Food Pantry Volunteer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.
Before You Apply
To ensure this opportunity is a good fit, please watch our volunteer Pre-Orientation video for essential program information. Review the opportunity description and scheduling details below carefully before submitting your application.
- Location: Ralph Lauren Center, 1919 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10035
- Shift: Wednesdays from 9AM - 1PM only
- Please apply only if you are able to commit to this weekly shift for a minimum of6 months .
Volunteer Opportunity
We areseekingdependable and compassionate volunteers to supportoperations at one of MSK's food pantry locations. Volunteers in this assignment will ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect while accessing free healthy groceries.
As a food pantry volunteer, you may:- Support MSK's Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Service to better assist and direct the needs of patients.
- Offer a warm welcome by greeting patients, families, and visitors when they arrive.
- Greet and sign in patients, assist food pantry staff with organizing delivery orders, pack bags for patients, and distribute flyers as needed.
Who We're Looking For
- Age 16+
- Able to commit to a weekly 4-hour shift for at least 6 months
- If you are a former or current MSK patient, you must be out of active treatment for at least one year
- Able to lift at least 10 lbs.
- Must have superior communication skills, work well in a team, and display sensitivity to culturally diverse patients.
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 4-6 weeks. If your application is pending any onboarding tasks for 30+ days, your application may be rejected.
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.
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