Companion of Hope Volunteer
Are you looking for meaningful ways to support individuals and families impacted by cancer in your community? NCS HOPE Foundation partners with area oncology and hematology facilities to provide critical financial assistance to patients undergoing treatment. Now, we invite you to get even more involved!
Description
A volunteer’s role is to provide comfort, care, and support to patients and their families by assisting staff during their infusion treatments. Volunteers may bring refreshments to patients, provide blankets, or just a friendly, listening ear. This position requires a weekly, long-term commitment.
Requirements
- Agree to a background check, health screening, and drug test provided at no cost to volunteer
- Exhibit a patient, resourceful and friendly demeanor
- Capable of working with a diverse group of people
- Adhere to standards of quality, patient satisfaction and ethics
- Be available for at least 12 hours per month minimum for a 12-month period
- Be dependable and dedicated to fulfilling volunteer obligation
- Communicate to the volunteer coordinator as soon as possible regarding an absence
- Be able to walk and stand for extended periods
Training
- HIPPA and Privacy Rules training
- Environmental and Safety training
Locations
Opportunities may be available at the following Nebraska Cancer Specialists Clinics -- please complete volunteer form to determine preferred location:
- Midwest Cancer Center – Legacy, 17201 Wright Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68130
- Henry Lynch Cancer Center – Bergan, 7500 Mercy Road, Suite 1300, Omaha, NE 68124 Papillion
- St Francis – Grand Island, 2730 West Faidley Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
- Methodist Fremont Health, 450 East 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025
- Landmark Center – Hastings, 2727 West 2nd Street, Hastings, NE 68901
Why Volunteer with NCS HOPE Foundation?
✔️ Directly support cancer patients and their families
✔️ Be part of a compassionate, impactful community
✔️ Make a real difference close to home
- Counseling & Mentoring
- IT (Information Technology)
- Languages (bilingual/multilingual)
- Medical Services
- Other