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SPECIALISTS

VOLUNTEER POSITloN DESCRIPTION

Patient Support Volunteer Volunteer Services Volunteer Program Manager

This position is responsible for supporting the non-medical needs of adult patients in the
infusion/treatment areas, in an effort to provide comfort and companionship. Patient Support
Volunteers are ambassadors for the FCS Foundation.

Duties & Responsibilities

t Greetpatientsand guestswith a smile t Hand outmagazines, books, art
and friendly voice. therapy and FCS Foundation
) Engage patientsandguests in light, information to patients and guests.
easy conversation. t Wipe down infusion chairs after
t Offer patients a pillow or blanket. patient has left using gloves and
t Distribute snacks, prepare coffee or sanitizing wipes. Place used blankets
other beverages, and serve to in designated area and dispose of
patients and guests. used pillow cases.
t Restockthe blanketwarmer } Log inandoutattheinfusionsign in
(if applicable). areas with your name, time you arrived
} Offer assistance escorting patients to and time you left, as well as total hours
chairs or other parts of the facility, you worked each shift.
if needed.

Shifts are a minimum of three hours with a recommended six-month commitment. The number of
days and times that shifts are available may vary by clinic location.

• Excellent verbal communication skills Must be at least 18 years old.
are required. Be an FCS We are not able to accommodate
Foundation ambassador.
patients who are actively being
Computer and Internet skills, as well treated for cancer, or court-ordered
as an email address are essential. community service.
Must have a friendly and Ability to stand and walk for three
compassionate personality. hours with light lifting, carrying
Able to commit to a minimum of three and bending.
hours a week, on a regular basis.