Some Center teams require clerical assistance, while others need help with patient services. Volunteers are needed at reception areas to greet and direct visitors. Care ambassadors are in demand to provide information and help patients navigate through their care. Some people volunteer in the pediatric and adult infusion areas, and others complete training as peer counselors. Volunteers are always needed to help with events.
Volunteers are highly respected and treasured.
This is a busy place, and it's so nice to have a smiling face help out. On the other side of the coin, volunteers feel good about giving of themselves and helping others. It makes me feel like I really accomplished something with my day, says Pat Cooke, Care Ambassador. The Cancer Center Volunteer Advisory Board consists of Suzanne Mahler, Marcy Waldinger, Karen Hammelef, Janet Goldberg, Ely Kuo and Mary McCully. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.