Giving and Volunteering »Volunteer

Getting started as a new volunteer involves a step-by-step process designed to ensure that all volunteers are properly oriented to Fox Chase Cancer Center and their respective Department’s policies.

Becoming a Fox Chase volunteer is simple

• Complete and return the volunteer application
• Attend the volunteer orientation program
• Attend the placement interview
• Training for your position

Important Points for You to Consider

• All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to enter the Fox Chase Volunteer program.
• Students, age 15 and above, may qualify for summer student volunteer opportunities.
• Volunteers are required to work a minimum of four hours per week.
• If you are interested in volunteering in a research setting, please read about Fox Chase Research Programs.
• All new volunteers are required to provide documentation stating that they have received the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, and a negative TB test. The TB test result must have been administered and read within the last year or documentation noting the administration of the BCG vaccine. These tests are the responsibility of the new volunteer and not the responsibility of Volunteer Services.

Volunteer Orientation Program

At the comprehensive orientation program, you will:

• Learn about the history and mission of Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Receive critical information about Fire Safety, Security, Patient Confidentiality
• Infection Control Education, Talbot Library, and Cancer Information Services
• Schedule a placement interview to discuss volunteer opportunities that are of interest to you

Placement Interview

At the placement interview, you will:

• Have an opportunity to speak with the Director of Volunteer Services regarding your interest in volunteering at Fox Chase
• Learn about the details related to your prospective volunteer placement
• Read and sign the FCCC Volunteer Department Statement of Confidentiality
• Read and sign the FCCC Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities
• Receive documentation for reporting your immunization records (MMR, Tetanus, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis B, Tuberculin skin test and BCG vaccine)
• Discuss the starting procedure for your volunteer placement
• Arrange a time to complete HIPAA Compliance training

Training for Your Position

Each volunteer placement has a distinct training procedure. Depending upon your particular placement in a department, you will receive additional orientation and training from a specific staff member in that department. Some placements require you to “shadow” a senior volunteer who has been trained as a volunteer trainer. This volunteer will guide you as you learn the critical elements of the volunteer position.

These procedures are in place to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff members, and guests.