NY Regional Volunteers - Nassau (General & Radiation Oncology)

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Before You Apply 
Please watch our volunteer Pre-Orientation video for essential program information. Review the volunteer opportunity description and scheduling needs below carefully before applying. 

Hours & Location

• Location: Nassau County, 1101 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale NY 11553. 

• Shifts (subject to availability):  Monday - Friday from 9AM - 12PM, 12PM - 3PM or 3PM - 6PM

• Please indicate all shifts you are available for in your application. 

Volunteer Opportunity 

We are seeking committed volunteers available for a weekly 3-hour shift at our outpatient facility in Nassau County. Volunteers at this location will provide general support to patients and staff in the lobby, chemo or Radiation Oncology areas. Applicants must be open to serving in any of these areas based on current needs.

 
As a volunteer, you may: 

• Offer a warm welcome by greeting patients, families, and visitors when they arrive. 
• Help with wayfinding by escorting visitors to their destinations, providing wheelchair transport to patients or answering general questions. 
• Assist with communication between patients, clinic front desk staff, nurses, and treatment teams as a liaison.  
• Update patients on wait times, provide locker room/changing instructions, and escort patients to their appointments.  
• Provide non-clinical comfort items such as warm blankets, water, or ice.
• Help staff keep the unit clean and organized, ensuring patient changing rooms are tidy, wiping down equipment with germicide wipes, or moving patient handling devices as directed by staff. 

Who We’re Looking For  

• Age 16+ 
• Able to commit to a weekly 3-hour shift for at least 6 months 
• If you are a former or current MSK patient, you must be out of active treatment for at least one year 
• Friendly and comfortable engaging with patients, families, and staff 
• Reliable, independent, people-oriented.
• Must be flexible and willing to support areas as directed.

Onboarding Process (average 4–6 weeks)  

• 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 30 days. 

Please Note 
This is an unpaid volunteer role. The Volunteer Department does not oversee paid employment, internships, shadowing, or educational programs. Our program provides meaningful, long-term opportunities to support patients and staff. 

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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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