Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of the Patient and Family Support Services program. Many volunteer opportunities exist at VUMC and there are several opportunities to get involved at the Cancer Center.
For information on volunteering with patients undergoing treatment contact Andy Peterson at 615-936-8871 or email andrew.r.peterson@vanderbilt.edu.
Volunteer duties include: Provide information, offer support and inspire hope for those who live with cancer by offering them refreshments and blankets, listening to and escorting patients. Also visit with hospitalized and clinic patients.
Volunteers needed: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Volunteers shifts: 2 hours per week or 4 hours bi-weekly
Minimum age: 18 years old and a high school graduate
Volunteer Programs
- Locks of Love (Note: this isn't a Vanderbilt program)
- Music in the Clinic
- Pet Visitation Therapy
Other Volunteer/Service Opportunities
Many people want to be involved at VICC but are not able to volunteer in a traditional weekly or bi-weekly commitment. Other ways to be involved include making hats/turbans/ or scarves for patients undergoing treatment, in addition to providing items listed on the Patient and Family Support Services Wish List. These items are offered to patients during their treatments in order to provide comfort and convenience. Items on the wish list include:
- Bottled water
- Canned soft drinks
- Peanut butter crackers
- Hot chocolate
- Apple cider
- Tea
- Hard candy
- Coloring books
- Puzzles
- Board games/word games
Please call 615-343-7776 for more information.
