Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center·Jersey City, New Jersey
Volunteers will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere by warmly greeting patients and caregivers, guiding visitors to their destinations, and engaging in friendly conversation. Duties also include assisting with non-clinical tasks like organizing supplies, restocking stations, and supporting special events or patient tool navigation.
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 [https://www.mskcc.org/videos/volunteer-pre-orientation] for essential program information. Review the opportunity description and scheduling details below carefully before submitting your application.
Volunteer Opportunity We’re seeking compassionate individuals who are excited to make a meaningful impact in a patient-focused environment at our Bergen outpatient facility in Montvale, New Jersey. Ideal candidates will help create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels cared for and valued.
Warmly welcome patients and caregivers upon arrival, setting a positive tone for their experience.
Guide and support wayfinding by escorting visitors to their destinations or answering general inquiries.
Foster comfort and connection by engaging in friendly conversation or offering reading materials.
Assist with non-clinical items such as organizing supplies, restocking stations or offering warm blankets.
Enhance the patient experience by supporting programs, special events and assisting patients navigate tools like MSK MyChart.
Who We’re Looking For
Age 16+
Available to commit to one 3-hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months.
If you’re a former or current MSK patient, you must be at least one year out of active treatment.
Friendly, dependable, and comfortable interacting with patients, families and staff in a respectful and compassionate way.
*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 oversee paid employment, internships, shadowing, or educational programs. Our program provides meaningful, long-term opportunities to support patients and staff.
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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Candidates must be at least 16 years old and commit to one 3-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months, requiring a friendly, dependable, and compassionate demeanor. Former or current MSK patients must be at least one year out of active treatment, and all applicants must pass a background check, drug screen (if 18+), and medical clearance.
Market context
In New Jersey, volunteer roles like this often draw interest from candidates who can commit to a consistent schedule and patient-facing support. These opportunities are competitive because programs look for dependable, compassionate people who can keep a weekly 3-hour shift for at least six months, and former or current MSK patients must meet the one-year post-treatment requirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your availability and background-check readiness before applying.
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