Volunteers: An Important Part of the Cancer Care Team
志愿者是亨斯迈癌症研究所团队的重要成员. These caring people support us in many ways:
- 在病人和家属住院期间给予他们个人的关注
- Working with services such as the G. Mitchell Morris Cancer Learning Center
- Assisting with laboratory research and clinical trials
- Making donations to help patients
- Helping at fundraising and special events
好处
The greatest benefit comes from helping others. 你可以获得与世界上最好的癌症专家一起工作的宝贵经验. 亨斯迈癌症研究所还为志愿者大发娱乐提供其他福利:
- Meal voucher after meeting shift requirement(s)
- Free volunteer uniform shirt and name badge
- 每年免费注射流感疫苗
- 免费停车
Volunteer Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old
- Interview with a volunteer coordinator
- Work at least one 3-hour shift each week for 6+ months
- Pass a criminal background check
- 每年接种一次流感疫苗,由亨茨曼癌症研究所免费大发娱乐提供
- Be current on immunizations
- Sign a confidentiality agreement
- Complete online training about patient privacy policies, 医院安全, and infection control guidelines
Volunteer Opportunities
In-Person Cancer Hospital Volunteers
离开的艺术: Help patients complete a simple art project of their choice. 志愿者将在输液区(患者接受治疗期间)与患者一起工作,并在整个医院与住院患者一起工作. No artistic skill required.
Cancer Hospital 病人 & 家庭 Advisory Council: Provide feedback about your experience as a patient, or family member of a patient, to help us improve patient care. 与护理人员和其他理事会志愿者一起制定计划和审查材料. 大发娱乐 病人 & 家庭 Advisory Council brochure.
Cancer Learning Center: Put together books and information for patients in the Cancer Learning Center.
输液中心: 大发娱乐工作人员,为接受化疗的病人大发娱乐提供温暖的毯子和枕头. Stock supply carts and kitchen areas.
青年志愿者: 年龄在16-18岁的人协助员工完成各种行政工作 琳达B. 罗伯特·B. •威金斯健康 & Integrative Health Center. Assist with projects in the volunteer workroom.
Outpatient Clinic Assistant: Help staff with clinic needs, including escorting patients.
手术候诊室: 分享手术患者的状态,并在候诊室向家属大发娱乐提供其他有用的信息.
In-Person 研究 Volunteers
临床试验 Office
- 样品处理: 与团队合作,跟踪和组织实验室试剂盒,患者标本记录和实验室材料. Carry materials between research and clinic labs.
- Administrative Support: General office duties such as getting the mail, 申请, compiling and updating spreadsheets, 归档文件, and ordering and stocking supplies.
- 研究数据: 与团队一起收集和归档电子医疗、病理和标本记录.
Lobby Information Desk: 在大堂服务台接待并协助客人. 这包括指路和回答一般问题.
Population Sciences Administrative Office: 有一般办公室工作,包括医疗记录归档和数据录入. Some knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
实物捐赠
请与志愿者服务部联系,讨论目前影响实物捐赠和交付选择的卫生限制.
注:所有捐赠物品必须在无烟环境中制作或准备
活动的书: 活动书是病人放松和打发时间的好方法. 患者还喜欢成人涂色书和彩色铅笔.
Activity Bags and Comfort Packets: 为那些需要长时间住院的病人准备一些个人必需品和舒适用品. 所有项目必须是新的. These small totes or bags can include any of the following.
- 期刊
- Coloring books for adults
- Crossword, Sudoku, and Word Find activity books
- 润唇膏
- Pens, pencils, colored pencils, small pencil sharpeners
- 打牌
- Travel-size hand lotion
- Travel-size hand sanitizer bottles
毯子: 为最后一次化疗或放疗后的患者制作“毕业”被子或毯子(4 ‘ x 5 ’或5 ' x 6 '). 被子可以是缝的、系的,也可以是用羊毛做的,边缘简单的裁剪和系. We cannot accept used blankets.
书: 大发娱乐接受英文或西班牙文的新书或二手书,供诊所候诊室使用.
礼品卡: 大发娱乐接受汽油或杂货的礼品卡,以大发娱乐有经济需要的病人.
帽子: We cannot accept used hats. Please ensure donations are adult sizes. Make, or buy, knit hats for the fall/winter. 异彩纷呈的 hats and caps for spring/summer are preferred. 帽子应该用柔软的织物做,不会刺激敏感的皮肤.
头巾: We cannot accept used scarves. 制作或购买不会刺激敏感皮肤的柔软面料的头巾.
医院的朋友: A medical play doll for our pediatric patients. Download medical play doll pattern.
洗衣用具: 大发娱乐接受无香味的洗衣粉和未开封的干衣纸 in-patient family laundry rooms.
Medical Pouches (JP Bags): 医用袋将病人的JP引流管和管子放在身体旁边,以防止它们摩擦和刺激皮肤. Download medical pouch pattern.
颈枕: Make, or buy, neck pillows for patients. Download neck pillow pattern.
睡眠面膜: 为病人制作眼罩,大发娱乐他们舒适的睡眠或休息. Masks must be made with entirely new materials. Download sleep mask pattern.
温度计: 大发娱乐接受新的体温计,让病人在治疗后在家监测体温.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you look for in a volunteer?
Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks caring, 可靠的, 以及能够灵活处理任务的忠诚员工. 大发娱乐将根据您的技能和兴趣为您大发娱乐提供服务.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
How much time must I give?
许多志愿者职位要求每周至少轮班3到4个小时,持续至少6个月.
Do I need a physical exam before working as a volunteer?
No physical exam is required. 你的免疫接种必须是最新的,你必须每年注射一次流感疫苗. 亨茨曼癌症研究所为志愿者免费大发娱乐提供流感疫苗.
What if I am sick or go on vacation?
如果你必须错过一个班次,大发娱乐要求你通知志愿者服务和你的安置区域.
Where will I park my car?
Huntsman Cancer Institute provides free parking for volunteers.
如何申请
Want to volunteer with us? Here is what you need to do to apply:
- Complete and submit the application below.
- 作为申请的一部分,你需要大发娱乐提供两个推荐人的联系信息. They will receive a link to the form they need to fill out.
- Attend an orientation meeting. 这包括关于患者保密以及健康和安全问题的主题. You will also get training specific to your assignment.
- Sign a confidentiality agreement.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- 满足某些健康要求,包括最新的所有免疫接种.
- Get an annual flu shot.
注:志愿者计划已接近接受新志愿者的能力.
大发娱乐
义工服务
Huntsman Cancer Institute Hospital
1950 Circle of Hope, Room 1110
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-587-4050(办公室)
801-581-2603(传真)
电子邮件: volunteerservices@hci.犹他州.edu