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Volunteering Opportunities

These are some of the areas where volunteers are making a difference right now.

Adult Infusion Center Care Ambassadors Child Life Clerical Assistance Complementary Therapies Courtesy Center iPod and Tech Squad Volunteer

Musician Patient and Family Education Resource Center (PERC) Patient Guide Volunteer Program Special Events Special Projects Warm Fuzzies Project

Adult Infusion Center

Welcome and engage patients in the infusion area. Offer refreshments, fleece blankets and other comfort items to patients receiving chemotherapy.

Care Ambassadors

Offer refreshments and informational materials to help patients better understand Cancer Center programs and services.

Child Life

Assist patients with age-appropriate recreational and educational experiences in the pediatric hematology/oncology clinic playroom, under the supervision of teachers, activity therapists, child life specialists and/or recreation therapists.

Clerical Assistance

Assist with clerical tasks in offices and clinics - assist with data entry, help with mailings, new patient folders, stock supplies and run errands.

Complimentary Therapies

Play music, display art, help with complementary therapy workshops or assist with special events.

Courtesy Center

Provide area maps, guides to Ann Arbor, directions to local lodging, dining, shopping, referrals to the Guest Assistance Program.

iPod and Tech Squad Volunteer

This opportunity is suitable to technology-savvy individuals who want to work with patients and families, teaching them to use iPod technology to improve their well-being and their experience at our Center.

Musician Volunteer

Provide live music performances weekly in the lobby or other waiting areas to promote relaxation and reduce stress for patients and family members.

Patient and Family Education Resource Center (PERC)

Assist patients and visitors who are seeking cancer information.

Patient Guide

Provide a welcoming environment for new patients by helping them find their way through their first appointment.

Special Events

Assist with a variety of event duties-attaining individual and corporate support, organizing and staffing events, and clerical support.

Special Projects

Community groups are welcome to assist with special projects throughout the year.

Warm Fuzzies Project

Assist offsite by making and donating fleece blankets for cancer patients. Assist onsite with organizing blankets and attaching labels. Learn more.

Getting Started is easy

To find out about these or other opportunities to volunteer; or to suggest ideas of your own, contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 734-936-8307.

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For more information or to volunteer, call the Volunteer Program Coordinator at 734-936-8307.

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