Breast and Imaging Center Volunteers

About the role

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 To ensure this opportunity is a good fit, please watch our volunteer Pre-Orientation video for essential program information. Review the opportunity description and scheduling details below carefully before submitting your application. Hours & Location Location: Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center, 300 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065 Limited weekly shifts available: Monday - Friday from 9AM - 12PM, 12PM - 3PM No weekend or evening shifts are available. Please indicate all shifts you are available for in your application. Volunteer Opportunity Seeking reliable and committed volunteers available for a weekly 3-hour shift at our Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center . Volunteers at this location will support the chemo infusion area or radiology spaces, providing non-clinical support to patients, visitors, and staff. As a volunteer, you may: Offer a warm welcome by greeting patients, families, and visitors when they arrive. Help with wayfinding by walking visitors to their destinations or answering general questions. Provide comfort in the chemo infusion unit by offering patients and visitors non-clinical support such as blankets, refreshments, or a friendly presence. Update patients on wait times, provide locker room and changing instructions, and assist with rooming in patients in the radiology unit. Support patients and staff in the waiting areas by assisting with wheelchair retrieval, escorting patients to appointments, or simply checking in to see where help is needed. Assist staff in organizing supplies or restocking resource areas. Who We're Looking For Age 18+ Able to commit to the same 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 and proactive. Must be flexible and willing to support areas based on daily needs, as directed by the Volunteer Supervisor. 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 4-6 weeks. If your application is pending any onboarding tasks for 30+ days, your application may be rejected. 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. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.