Great for people who enjoy walking and talking. Personal way-finders are critical in a big, busy place like Vanderbilt. Help patients, families and guests navigate their way to their appointments. Very rewarding because you receive immediate appreciation from lost people!

Are you a former teacher or health care provider or maybe just love information? We are looking for friendly, informed people that can help staff our Resource Center. Many folks come in just want a listening ear but also appreciate and leave with important resources. 

On average, the Cancer Center registers at least 500 patient appointments every day. Many of these patients are new to Vanderbilt and need help moving from place to place. This is a new position with a LOT of potential. Give out snacks, make coffee, hand out activity books and help pass the time in our waiting areas.

Chemotherapy treatments can take several hours, and our patients need positive, diversionary activities … and snacks! Take the cart around and provide brief, positive visits to patients and family members. This position will also help make coffee for other clinic waiting areas. 

Share your talents by either playing in a waiting area or going room to room in our Infusion Clinic. We know that music heals – and it definitely soothes. Soft, quiet, comforting acoustic music only. 

The Cancer Center – and the world – needs more trained pet therapy teams. If you are actively registered with Pet Partners or Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) and have passed evaluation, we’d love to meet you! Pet visits are a huge patient, family and staff satisfier. 

Being in the hospital is really difficult. We are looking for a few creative folks who would be interested in leading art activities at the bedside, in the inpatient adult hospital. Activities will be for patients and family members/caregivers. Special skills and screening required. 

While we cannot accommodate groups to come on-site to volunteer together, we appreciate you! Our patients and families are always grateful for the many donations we receive. If your group is interested in helping, we appreciate small ‘cheer bags’ filled with bottled water and snacks, small journals, cozy socks, etc. Other popular items are adult coloring books, soft cotton caps for men and women and any kind of individually wrapped healthy snacks. Special event musical groups are also welcomed!