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Volunteer opportunities cover a wide spectrum of
activities but all focus on making a difference, either directly or
indirectly, in the life of cancer patients. Volunteer Services offers
positions with varying degrees of patient contact in the following areas:
Patient and Public Education
Patient Support
Hospitality/Concierge
Auxiliary and Fundraising
Group Service Projects
Patient and Public Education
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Cancer Learning Center
Volunteers in the learning center assist staff and
visitors throughout the learning center. They help direct visitors to
specific materials and help them access the Internet, referring to a
Cancer Information Specialist when necessary. Volunteers keep brochures
stocked and other materials organized and cataloged. Volunteers also help
HCI's Patient and Public Education staff with a variety of special projects.
Volunteers in this position are encouraged to be friendly, outgoing and
helpful. Shifts are available Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
Community Outreach
Volunteers in the outreach area attend community events,
health fairs and other cancer related events, such as the Race for the
Cure and Cancer Survivor's Day to distribute information about
Huntsman Cancer Institute and answer general questions. Volunteers are
responsible for set-up of an educational display and materials.
Volunteers in this position attend events as needed, primarily on weekends
throughout the spring, summer and fall. Volunteers need to be outgoing,
friendly and have good communication skills.
Patient Support
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Information Desk
Volunteers at the information desk assist in directing patients and visitors as
they arrive in the lobby. Information desk volunteers also help locate patients that are staying in
the hospital for visitors. Assistance locating different areas in the facility is also needed.
Flower deliveries can also be taken by volunteers to the patient rooms.
Infusion Room
Volunteers work directly with patients, providing drinks, snacks, DVD's, blankets
and pillows while patients receive chemotherapy treatments. Volunteers also assist the nursing
staff in the infusion room by stocking supply carts and kitchen areas.
Surgery Waiting Room
Volunteers in the surgery waiting room answer phones and help relay patient status
information to the patients' families in the waiting room. Volunteers also give general information
in regards to the facility and local attractions and restaurants.
Golf Cart
Volunteers assist in transporting patients to and from clinical appointments via
golf cart, and help maintain the children's playroom and waiting rooms throughout the outpatient
clinics.
Snack Cart
Volunteers bring drinks and snacks to patients as they wait for clinical
appointments. After taking the snack cart around the clinics, volunteers can also bring a media
cart to the patients staying in the hospital, offering them DVD's, games, or books.
Styling Salon
Volunteers in the styling salon give expert advice to patients in regards to hair
loss, wig styling, and hair styling. Volunteers in the styling salon will be called on an "as
needed" basis by appointment once or twice a month. Patients can set up appointments for
consultations with volunteer services. Volunteer services will then arrange with volunteer
stylists. All materials will be supplied. Those interested must be licensed stylists.
Hospitality/Concierge
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Special Events
Volunteers help on the day of a specific event or
activity. These are held at different times throughout the year.
Auxiliary & Fundraising
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Administration
Volunteers assist with special administrative and
clerical projects in various departments throughout HCI.
Student & Summer Volunteers
Student volunteers assist in a variety of service
projects, special projects and in patient support. Summer opportunities
are also available.
Fundraising Events
Volunteers assist with a variety of fundraising events
and activities such as Huntsman Cancer Institute's golf tournament and
gala.
Service Projects
Volunteers organize a variety of service projects
including:
- Soliciting donations of videos and DVDs for patients
- Soliciting donations for and producing
hats, scarves, pillows, and quilts for cancer patients
Group Service Projects
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Huntsman Cancer Institute welcomes groups interested in helping cancer patients through the programs listed below.
Graduation Blankets
These 4’ x 5’ quilts or blankets are given to patients when they finish their last treatment of chemotherapy or radiation. The quilts
can be sewn and tied, or made out of fleece and have simple cut and tied edges. No used donations, please.
Summer Hats
Cancer patients benefit from new, large-brimmed hats that protect from the sun. These hats can be purchased or made. For sample patterns, please call Volunteer Services at (801) 581-7169. Hats should be made of soft fabric that will not irritate sensitive skin on the scalp. No used donations, please.
Attractive Scarves
Patients can use soft fabric scarves to cover their heads during hot summer months. Like the summer hats mentioned above, these donations protect sensitive skin from the damaging rays of the sun. No used donations, please.
Wigs
Attractive, stylish wigs can be cleaned and used by cancer patients who may not otherwise have access to a wig. These donations are offered through Huntsman Cancer Hospital’s styling salon.
Puzzle Books
Patients appreciate donated activity books while they wait for treatment or stay in the hospital.
Movies
New and used DVDs can be viewed by patients staying in the hospital.
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