Cancer Treatment Areas

Volunteers provide support to patients while they are receiving cancer treatment by offering refreshments, reading material and conversation.

Volunteers can staff two areas: Outpatient Chemotherapy (Gonda 10) and Radiation Therapy.

Qualifications

• Friendly, welcoming and positive attitude
• Able and willing to refer patient questions about condition or medication directly to staff
• Treat diverse patients and their families with respect and empathy
• Emotionally able to interact with very ill patients as they receive treatments
• Available to listen if patient desires to talk

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle hot liquids
• Ability to stand and walk, pushing a refreshment cart over a period of two hours
• Avoid volunteering if ill due to patients' suppressed immune system

Volunteer Group – Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services