What It Means to Volunteer at Mitchell Cancer Institute
If you have a caring spirit and would like to bring comfort and hope to people affected by cancer, we would like you to consider becoming a part of our USA Health MCI Volunteer Auxiliary. As an auxiliary member you may volunteer as a Chemo Sabe in one of our infusion suites, at the MCI main campus on Springhill Avenue or at the Mitchell Cancer Institute - Fairhope.
We also have opportunities for volunteering as a HOPE Network Volunteer to reach out into the community and make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, caregivers and neighbors who may be interested in learning more about cancer and ways to prevent the disease or detect it at an early stage. Whether you are a survivor yourself or just a community member interested in health and wellness for your family and neighbors, we would love to talk with you.
Chemo Sabe Volunteer Program
The Chemo Sabe Volunteer Program offers you the opportunity to support and encourage patients and their caregivers while they are undergoing treatments. Our volunteers serve in the infusion suite providing comfort measures for our patients.
This group of dedicated volunteers must be either adults (18 years or older) or college students (16 years or older and enrolled as a student). We ask for an initial commitment of one year unless you are a student. Assignments are for the same day and time each week and are typically for three hours. Chemo Sabe volunteer opportunities are available at both MCI locations.
Chemo Sabe Adult Volunteers
Program requirements:
- Complete the online application.
- Provide Health Screening Documentation as specified in the application. Please note: Our application states that a COVID vaccination is required, but that requirement has been lifted. However, if you do have proof vaccination, please provide a copy for our compliance documentation.
- Complete volunteer orientation.
Dress requirements: Pants or jeans in good condition and closed-toe shoes.
Chemo Sabe Student Volunteers
Our college student volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and currently enrolled as students at a college or technical school. Student volunteers must complete an interview, which may be conducted by phone if requested. Requirements are the same as adult volunteers but documentation of an annual flu shot may not be required if only volunteering for the summer session.
For more information about volunteering as a Chemo Sabe, contact Sheila Dorgan at (251) 445-8406 or [email protected]. Chemo Sabe volunteer opportunities are available at our Mobile and Fairhope locations.
HOPE Network Volunteers
HOPE (Health Outreach Prevention Engagement) Network volunteers are specially trained by MCI physicians, researchers and Cancer Control and Prevention (CCP) staff on cancer prevention and early detection. These volunteers, some of whom are cancer survivors, work within their own communities and also represent MCI at community health outreach events such as church health fairs and worksite wellness events. There is no age requirement for becoming a HOPE Network Volunteer. For more information, contact Janel Lowman at (251) 445-9647 or [email protected].
MCI Events Volunteers
Throughout the year USA Health holds a number of cancer awareness and fundraising activities. If you or a group with which you are affiliated would like to assist with one of these outreach events please contact Shanna Thorpe at [email protected] or 251-460-7032.
Student service hours can be awarded for participation.
