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About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Before You Apply To ensure this opportunity is a good fit, please watch our volunteer Pre-Orientation video for essential program information. Review the opportunity description and scheduling details below carefully before submitting your application.
Location
Main Campus (Main Inpatient Hospital) – 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Volunteer Opportunity
FAME Project volunteers are pre-selected volunteers that will provide MSK's inpatient population with a meaningful recreational outlet. Pre-selected Hunter College students will visit adult inpatient floors at Memorial Hospital at least twice a month to engage patients in recreational art activities.
Who We’re Looking For
- You are a Hunter College student.
- You are willing to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 1 school year. Volunteers are expected to be dependable in attending their scheduled shifts.
- Friendly and comfortable engaging with patients, families, and staff.
- Reliable and proactive.
Onboarding Process (average 4–6 weeks)
- Virtual interview (based on scheduling needs and program fit)
- 2–3 reference checks
- Background check & drug screen (18+ only)
- Medical clearance (flu and other immunizations required; at applicant’s expense)
*To stay active in the program, onboarding must be completed within 4-6 weeks. If your application is pending any onboarding tasks for 30+ days, your application may be rejected.
Please Note This is an unpaid volunteer role. The Volunteer Department does not manage paid employment, internships, shadowing, or educational programs. Our program provides meaningful, long-term opportunities for individuals who wish to support patients, families and staff in an impactful way.
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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