NY Regional Volunteers - Westchester

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
Please watch our volunteer Pre-Orientation video for essential program information. Review the volunteer opportunity description and scheduling needs below carefully before applying. 

Hours & Location

• Location: 500 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY 10604 

• Shifts available: Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 12 PM, 12 PM – 3 PM, 3 PM – 6 PM. No weekend shifts are available.

• Please indicate all shifts you are available for in your application. 

Volunteer Opportunity
Seeking long-term volunteers available for a weekly 3-hour shift at our outpatient facility in West Harrison, NY. Volunteers will support the chemo infusion area and/or serve as greeters in the lobby providing navigation and information support. 

As a volunteer, you may: 

• Offer a warm welcome by greeting patients, families, and visitors when they arrive. 

• Provide general support to patients and staff in the chemo unit: round patient rooms and provide non-clinical needs (blankets, drinks, ice, etc.).  

• Support waiting room as Greeter: escort patients to appointments, wheelchair retrieval and transport at entrances, round to various areas to assist as needed.   

Who We’re Looking For 

• Age 16+ 

• Able to commit to a weekly 3-hour shift for at least 6 months 

• Must be flexible and willing to support various areas based on daily needs, as directed by Volunteer Supervisor 

• If you are a former or current MSK patient, you must be out of active treatment for at least one year 

• Friendly, reliable, and comfortable engaging with patients, families, and staff 

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 30 days.

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. 

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.  

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.