Enroot students work in internship sites around Cambridge, in municipal offices, local nonprofits, and schools. We are always interested in exposing our students to new and different careers, office environments, and building their professional skills. If your organization or company has the capacity to host an intern, provide supervision and training, and is interested in…
Patients needing to pick up medications may experience a long line at the pharmacy pick-up window. Some patients mistakenly stand in the pharmacy line even though they are not here to pick up medications but are rather here for other services such as registration, parking, or labs. You’ll help to ensure that we are helping…
Our One-to-One program links individuals who have already experienced diagnosis and treatment with those who are facing it for the first time. You’ll talk to patients and families via telephone about the treatment experience, guide them through the hospital system, and discuss available resources. (Volunteers are cancer survivors, caregivers, and family members who have completed…
VPFF provide friendly support, guidance, and access to helpful information to patients and their families to help ease anxiety and frustration during treatment. The VPFF assists in self-advocacy and identifying and accessing relevant resources while providing empathy and support and compassion. (2 years of volunteer experience at DF required)
The Blum Family Resource Center Van is a 39-ft. mobile health clinic that brings free Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Prevention education, as well as free skin cancer screenings to the general public, with a focus on at-risk and under-served communities. Health Educators educate the public on how to stay safe in the sun while…
STEM Volunteers will contribute to East End House’s School Age and Middle School Programs by connecting with children and youth during afterschool hours. As professionals or students from the STEM sector, STEM Volunteers will share their knowledge, interest, and work with young people.
Homework room volunteers will work with children in a variety of grades by explaining assignments, providing direct support and encouragement, and assisting staff in managing the daily operations of the room.
Run a workshop in an area of expertise; ie. dance, yoga, etc. Teach or assist in adults’ computer classes. Run tax workshops for community members. Help out at special events.
Help the East End House administration by relieving receptionists, answering phones, performing data entry, and assisting with mass mailings.
The goal of the Reiki Volunteer Program is to provide a Reiki treatment upon request, or by referral, for every patient walking through the doors of Dana-Farber on the day of their first visit for treatment of their disease. Certified Reiki practitioners, under the guidance of Zakim Center staff, will provide complimentary 15-minute Reiki Treatments…