Radiation Oncology Clinic Volunteers - Westchester

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Westchester, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers support the Radiation Oncology care team by assisting with patient flow, communication, and comfort, helping ensure a smooth, welcoming, and well-coordinated clinic experience. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Skilled in teamwork, communication, and patient interaction.
• Background check & drug screen (18+ only)
• Medical clearance (flu and other immunizations required; at applicant’s expense)

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow - escort patients and provide general navigation support within the facility as needed.
• Assist with communication between patients, clinic front desk staff, nurses, and treatment teams as a liaison.
• Support the front desk staff of the clinic by updating patients on wait times, providing locker room/changing instructions, and escorting patients to their appointments.
• Help with rooming patients and wheelchair transport.
• Provide non-clinical comfort items such as warm blankets, water, or ice.
• Keep the unit stocked with necessary supplies, such as blankets in the blanket warmer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed