FAME Project Volunteer

Location

Main Campus (Main Inpatient Hospital) – 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

FAME Project volunteers are pre‑selected volunteers that will provide MSK’s inpatient population with a meaningful recreational outlet. Pre‑selected Hunter College students will visit adult inpatient floors at Memorial Hospital at least twice a month to engage patients in recreational art activities.

• You are a Hunter College student.
• You are willing to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 1 school year. Volunteers are expected to be dependable in attending their scheduled shifts.
• Friendly and comfortable engaging with patients, families, and staff.
• Reliable and proactive.

• Virtual interview (based on scheduling needs and program fit)
• 2–3 reference checks
• Background check & drug screen (18+ only)
• Medical clearance (flu and other immunizations required; at applicant’s expense)

* To stay active in the program, onboarding must be completed within 4-6 weeks. If your application is pending any onboarding tasks for 30+ days, your application may be rejected.

This is an unpaid volunteer role. The Volunteer Department does not manage paid employment, internships, shadowing, or educational programs. Our program provides meaningful, long‑term opportunities for individuals who wish to support patients, families and staff in an impactful way.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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