Volunteer Opportunities

Gift Shop Volunteers

provide efficient and courteous service to Gift Shop customers and help maintain the clinic retail operation. The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

provide a welcoming presence, information about Seattle, and assist patients and visitors in the SCCA Clinic. Provide information and social support for oncology patients and families at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Clinic, which is located at 825 Eastlake Avenue East on the South Lake Union campus of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Guest Services Volunteers work in the Main Lobby on the first floor.

The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Massage Therapy Volunteers

provide comfort hand massages to our patients and caregivers in the outpatient clinic (must be licensed and insured). The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Volunteer Drivers

provide transportation from and to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Boeing Field for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) patients and their primary caregivers. Volunteer Drivers may use the Volunteer Services van or use their own vehicle for arrivals and departures. Drivers are needed at various times throughout the week. The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Volunteer Tour Guides

offer tours of in-patient units at the University of Washington Academic Medical Center and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, and tours of recommended housing options in the Lake Union, First Hill and University areas for consultation patients and families. Volunteers are encouraged to use the Volunteer Services van, but may use their own vehicle. The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Child Life Volunteers

offer diversionary activities and companionship for pediatric patients and patients’ family members (ages 0-18yrs) in the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s outpatient transplant clinic, which is located at 825 Eastlake Avenue East. Activities include crafts, games, storytelling, watching videos, and being a friendly face. The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Volunteer Labyrinth Host

provides a welcoming presence, information, and brief instruction to all inquirers and walkers for the bi-monthly open labyrinth walk at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Clinic, which is located at 825 Eastlake Avenue East on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s campus. Volunteer Labyrinth Hosts are stationed in Conference Room 1006-1008 on the first floor or immediately outside the door. The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Patient Education Volunteers

provide information and social support for oncology patients and families at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Clinic, which is located at 825 Eastlake Avenue East on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s campus. Volunteers work in the Patient and Family Resource Center and the patient education department. The next orientation is scheduled for April 2010.

Patient and Family Resource Center Volunteers

provide assistance to staff with special projects and assists patients and caregivers in the Patient and Family Resource Center. We are currently not recruiting for this role at this time.

Patient/Family Volunteers

provide practical assistance, social and emotional support for families of oncology patients who are receiving medical care at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA). They enable family members to cope with the challenges of caring for a critically ill person. Typically, volunteers assist families who are from outside of western Washington. We are currently not recruiting for this role at this time.

Physical Therapy Volunteers

assist the Physical Therapist and the department by supporting patients undergoing treatment at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. We are currently not recruiting for this role at this time.