Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation. We welcome you to join our team to provide support and compassionate care for cancer patients.

Please note: FCS clinics and FCS Foundation are following CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 – masks, temperature checks and social distancing are required.

CURRENT OPEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Patient Support Volunteer (Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) clinics statewide) – Provides non-medical assistance to patients in the infusion treatment area. Volunteers provide comfort and companionship, a listening ear, a smile, light refreshments, blanket and pillows, and assistance to the nursing staff. This position is based in an FCS clinic and shifts are based on the clinic schedule. Time commitment is a minimum of three hours per week for six months.

Client Communication Specialist: Assists with answering the telephone, documenting voice mail messages, and returning phone calls in response to applicant questions regarding the online grant application process. Spanish-speaking volunteers are a plus. This is an in-person position only; volunteers must be willing to report to the FCS Foundation office located in Bradenton, FL.

Client Documentation Specialist: Responsible for uploading patient applications and other documents received via email and fax into Regpack, the online grant application system. Experience with Adobe Acrobat is desired. This is a virtual and/or in-person position. Volunteers who commit to the in-person opportunity will be required to report to the FCS Foundation office located in Bradenton, FL.

Client Application Specialist: Assists with reviewing patient grant applications in Regpack, the on-line grant application system. Volunteers will evaluate financial qualification criteria as per the Client Services program requirements. In addition, volunteers will communicate with patients regarding application status via email. Spanish-speaking volunteers are a plus, but not required. This is a virtual and/or in-person position. Volunteers who commit to the in-person opportunity will be required to report to the FCS Foundation office located in Bradenton, FL.

Special Event Committee Members (Statewide): – This position assists with day-of planning and preparation for FCS Foundation events, including setting up, registration, and clean up. Pre-event opportunities include joining event committees, soliciting prospective event sponsors and auction donations, and preparing event decorations. For more information on dates and locations, please visit our “Events” page.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

The internship program is for undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining nonprofit experience. Must receive college credit through college or university.

Client Services Support Intern: Assists with processing patient grant applications to determine eligibility. The intern also will assist patients with the application process over the phone or through email. This position includes data entry-type duties. Must be detail-oriented with solid communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills, and team-oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe required. The time commitment for this position is at least 12 hours per week for three months.

Volunteers must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
We cannot accommodate court-ordered community service.
Florida Cancer Specialists patients who are in active treatment are not eligible to participate in the Volunteer Patient Support program.

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Give back to your community on your terms – volunteer when it fits best with your schedule
If it interests you, professional and social networking opportunities are available
Have impact in the lives of those affected by cancer
Share your skills and talents with others
Gain work experience and sharpen your resume (if applicable)
It feels great!!

For additional volunteer information, contact the Volunteer Program Manager by calling 941-677-7191 or by email at VolunteerProgram@FLCancer.com to learn more.

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For additional volunteer information, contact the Volunteer Program Manager by calling 941-677-7191 or by email at VolunteerProgram@FLCancer.com to learn more.

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