Volunteers work evenings, greeting patients and families, answering telephone calls, and assisting patients and families with various tasks. New Patient Orientation Volunteers assist newly diagnosed patients and families by providing a structured orientation to The Oncology Center. Volunteers greet patients, give tours and explain the many resources and services available to them in the Center and also in the community. Academic internships allow undergraduate college students the opportunity to explore the many facets of oncology through the guidance of The Johns Hopkins Oncology Center faculty. Internships have been offered to students in Oncology Social Work, Oncology Pharmacy, Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Pathology Labs, and Genetic Labs.
Internships are available to undergraduate students of junior or senior standing.
Interested students should be prepared to commit to 120 hours for a semester. Read our legal and disclaimer notice.