Care Companion Volunteer Application
Complete this application to join Care Companions, where volunteers provide non-clinical emotional support, companionship, encouragement, and hope to people navigating cancer treatment.
Contact Information
Tell us how to reach you and where you’re located.
Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mailing Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Afghanistan
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Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
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Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
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The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
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Burkina Faso
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Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
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Central African Republic
Chad
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China
Christmas Island
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Colombia
Comoros
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Cook Islands
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Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
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Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
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El Salvador
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Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
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Ghana
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Greenland
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Guadeloupe
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Guinea
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India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
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Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
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Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
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Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
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Vanuatu
Vatican City
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Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
About You
Share a little about your background and what brings you to this role.
What best describes your background?
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Cancer Survivor
Retired Nurse
Caregiver
Healthcare Professional
Community Volunteer
Other
Why do you want to volunteer with Care Companion?
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Tell us a little about yourself
Volunteer Experience
Help us understand your experience supporting people affected by cancer.
Volunteer Experience
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Experience Supporting Someone With Cancer
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Availability
Let us know when you’re typically available to volunteer.
How often are you available to volunteer?
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Weekly
Biweekly
Monthly
As needed
Other
Which days of the week are you usually available?
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Preferred time window start
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Volunteer Interests
Select the opportunities that feel like the best fit for you.
Preferred Volunteer Activities
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Hospital visits
Treatment center visits
Telephone support
Virtual support
Caregiver support
Survivor support
Health fairs
Community outreach
Administrative support
Other
Other Volunteer Activity Details
Hospital Visit Areas
Patient companionship
Family support
Waiting room support
Reading and activities
Other
Treatment Center Support Areas
Check-in support
Comfort visits
Resource guidance
Peer support
Other
Telephone Support Focus
Friendly check-ins
Appointment reminders
Resource follow-up
Crisis referral support
Other
Virtual Support Focus
Video check-ins
Online support groups
Digital companionship
Resource navigation
Other
Caregiver Support Interests
Respite check-ins
Emotional support
Practical help
Resource sharing
Other
Survivor Support Interests
Peer encouragement
Recovery check-ins
Support group assistance
Resource navigation
Other
Community Outreach Support
Event setup
Guest assistance
Registration
Outreach support
Other
Administrative Support Tasks
Data entry
Filing
Phone calls
Mailings
Scheduling support
Other
Health Fair Support Tasks
Booth staffing
Event setup
Information sharing
Guest registration
Other
Background & Training Requirements
To be considered for the Care Companion Program, please confirm that you agree to complete and comply with the following requirements before beginning your volunteer service.
Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Yes
No
Background Screening Requirement
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I agree to complete any required background screening and understand that my eligibility to volunteer may depend on the results.
Volunteer Orientation Requirement
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I agree to attend and complete the required volunteer orientation before beginning my volunteer service.
Confidentiality Requirement
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I agree to sign and comply with the organization’s confidentiality agreement and related policies.
HIPAA and Privacy Training Requirement
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I agree to complete all required HIPAA and privacy training and comply with applicable privacy and confidentiality policies.
Care Companion Program Training Requirement
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I agree to complete the required Care Companion Program training and adhere to the program’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Emergency Contact
Provide the person we should contact in an emergency.
Emergency Contact Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Relationship to You
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Please Select
Parent
Guardian
Spouse
Partner
Sibling
Child
Friend
Other
Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
References
Share the people who can speak to your character and experience.
Reference 1 Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Reference 1 Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Reference 1 Email Address
example@example.com
Reference 1 Relationship / Organization
Reference 2 Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Reference 2 Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Volunteer Agreement
Please review and accept the terms before submitting your application.
Electronic Signature
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