Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Cancer Resource Center of the UCSF Medical Center at Mt. Zion! Our services include support groups, educational & lifestyle programs, nutritional seminars, educational workshops, a library, information about cancer, research for patients, and referrals to other resources. We also interact very closely with the Social Work and Nutrition departments.

As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to help patients connect with the services they need, as well as to learn in a major Cancer Center. The Volunteer Program provides individual on-the-job training, as well as offering between three to six additional trainings per year.

Answering inquiries about our programs
Performing online research for patients
Assisting in our library
Distributing health education materials to Cancer Center practices
Updating our extensive database of cancer resources and support groups
Providing administrative and programming support
Working on special projects for other Cancer Center staff
Bringing lunch to patients undergoing chemotherapy

Requirements for volunteering are:

a solid commitment of one shift a week for a minimum of six months
attend the general UCSF Volunteer Services orientation
strong communication skills and a desire to engage with others
a desire to help
a desire to learn

In order to better gauge your interests and availability, we request that you complete our volunteer interest form (PDF) and mail it back to:

   Paul Asfour, Volunteer Manager
   UCSF Cancer Resource Center
   1600 Divisadero St., Room B-101
   San Francisco, CA 94143-1725

After receiving your form, Paul Asfour will contact you. And, please don't hesitate to contact Paul with any of your volunteering questions at 415-885-3785 or paul.asfour@ucsfmedctr.org.