Become a BOLD Volunteer
Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD) at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center provides a wide variety of innovative, holistic support programs to people with cancer and their families. Being a BOLD volunteer is rewarding and a great way to give back to your community and neighbors as they navigate cancer.
Be a BOLD Volunteer: How It Works
Our commitment to you through our volunteer program includes:
- A supportive, nurturing environment in which to learn and grow
- Supervision and support from licensed psychologists and behavioral researchers
- Opportunities to participate in community outreach activities as applicable
- Credit for volunteer hours worked for school or work
- Hands-on training and experience in behavioral cancer research
- Data shared with you for academic purposes (dissertation, poster, etc.) after six months of successful volunteer participation
Your Commitment as a Volunteer
The work of the BOLD program is important to our volunteers and our community, so we ask you to make a serious and genuine commitment by agreeing to the following:
- Volunteering for a minimum of four hours per week for 6 months
- Being prompt and responsible for all scheduled volunteer hours and appointments related to the program
- Making up hours that you missed
- Representing yourself and the program professionally and enthusiastically via speech, behavior and dress
- Responding within 24 hours to staff phone calls and emails
- Taking the initiative and being persistent with study recruitment and assessments
Become a BOLD Volunteer
The following is required to become one of our dedicated volunteers:
- Submit your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume and cover letter by email to: cancersupport@einsteinmed.edu
- Attend an interview with Psychosocial Oncology Program (PSOP) coordinators
- Provide a minimum of two (three preferred) professional references
- Upon acceptance into the program, undergo medical clearance
Which Opportunity Is Right for Me?
Enjoy a volunteer opportunity that aligns with your interests and experience preferences. BOLD relies on volunteers in many roles, from patient care to fundraising. Please fill out this pre-screener and we will reach out to you shortly about volunteer opportunities that may be right for you.