Patient Support at Cayuga Cancer Center
Volunteers are a regular presence in the chemotherapy suite as well as the waiting room of Radiation Medicine. They greet patients as they arrive for appointments, talk with family members, serve coffee and snacks, and offer general support.
Walkathon
Our biggest fundraiser of the year requires 50-100 volunteers and months of planning. Take part in the action by helping with flyer distributions, contacting local businesses, identifying team leaders to raise money, and much, much more.
For more information contact Jen Harris at [email protected] or (607) 277-0960.
Do I need to be a cancer survivor?
No. Some of our staff and many of our volunteers are people who have not had cancer themselves, but are committed to helping in a variety of ways.
What is the training?
The type and duration of training depends upon your volunteer position. For volunteers who provide support at a medical facility, training is provided prior to start of work, and offered continually throughout the year. For volunteers who help at special events, such as fundraisers and outreach, training will be provided for your specific task on the day of the event.
What is the time commitment?
This depends upon the type of volunteer position you choose. Some of our volunteers work only one day per year at the Walkathon & 5K or some other event. Others are able to work 3-4 hours per week. Many volunteer just a few hours each month.
Do you perform a background check?
Yes, if you will be working directly with clients. CRC covers the cost of the background check. We also ask you to provide us with 3 character references.
Videos:
Brené Brown on Empathy Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care The Power of Empathy: Helen Reiss TED Talk Transforming Health Care through the Paradigm of Palliative Care:Free Online Learning Opportunities
Introduction to the Science of Cancer (Ohio State)
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer (Johns Hopkins)
Cancer in the Community (Royal Marsden Hospital)
CancerCare Workshops
E-Training for Patients and Advocates and the Community (Cancer Information and Support
Network)
