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FLORIDACANCER
S P E C I A L I S T S
LEAVING YOUR ASSIGNMENT VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
& EXIT INTERVIEW
The FCS Foundation is committed to
A volunteer may decide to end his or recognizing and celebrating the efforts and
her service with the FCS Foundation at successes of its volunteers.
anytime and for any reason. Notice of the
volunteer's decision to separate should be • Aftersix months of service, volunteers
communicated as soon as possible are eligible to receive a permanent
to the VPM. FCS Foundation name badge and a
volunteer jacket/shirt, recognizing
Voluntary separation from the FCS status as an active volunteer in the
Foundation occurs when a volunteer resigns Patient Support Program.
or retires. Volunteers are encouraged to
give the FCS Foundation at least a two- Anniversary pins are awarded for each
week notice of intent to resign in a written year of service.
resignation letter stating the reason for
leaving and the intended last day of work. Volunteer Appreciation Events
A volunteer who does not report to work are held throughout the year. Event
for three consecutive assignments without schedules vary by clinic location.
contacting his or her supervisor may be
• FCS Magazine-Volunteersandthe
considered to have abandoned the position
and voluntarily resigned from Volunteer Program are often
volunteer involvement. recognized in the FCS Magazine,
which is distributed four times a year.
Involuntary separation occurs when a
• The FCS Foundation Newsletterand
volunteer is discharged, or when the position
comes to an end for any reason. Facebook -Volunteer achievements
and milestones.
The interview should ascertain why the
volunteer is leaving, suggestions for
improving the position, and the possibility of
future volunteer involvement.
