Volunteer at Dana-Farber

How to Apply

Volunteer Sue Conlin

Volunteering at Dana-Farber is a rewarding and enriching experience. Institute staff, donors, and volunteers all work toward a common goal of defeating cancer.

To apply for a volunteer position at Dana-Farber, individuals must submit:

• A completed application

To download a copy of our reference form, please click on the link below.

Download Reference Form

Please choose from the following options for the application:

Online Application

To apply for a position using our online form, please click on the below link. A representative from our volunteer services office will contact you shortly.

Online volunteer application

Mail Application

To download and print the application form, please click on the link below.

Download printable volunteer application form

Once you've completed the form, please mail it to:

Volunteer Services
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215-5450

Adult and Pediatric Patient and Family Advisory Councils

The Adult and Pediatric Patient and Family Advisory Councils are for patients and/or family members of Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center only. Please download and complete the appropriate application and return it to:

PFAC Office
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Avenue
YC-151
Boston, MA 02215-5450

Download Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council application
Download Pediatric Patient and Family Advisory Council application

For further information about the Advisory Councils, please contact Linda at 617-632-3727 or refer to the Councils' websites:

Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council
Pediatric Patient and Family Advisory Council

Summer Volunteer Program

If you are interested in volunteering at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute during the summer, please be advised of the following requirements:

• Volunteers must serve two half days (four hours each) or one full day (eight hours each) per week for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks, totaling 80 hours of service.
• Once potential volunteers have completed the Summer Application Form, they will be contacted in early May to schedule an interview and continue with the application process.
• Applications are due the first Friday of April.

Download Summer Application Form

Junior Volunteer Program

The Junior Summer Volunteer Program is for volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 only. The program requires a minimum six-week commitment, beginning the last week of June or the first full week of July. We will only consider you for volunteer service if you are able to demonstrate a commitment for the full consecutive six weeks. We place applicants for service based on availability of assignments, schedule, interests and needs of the Institute.

If you are interested in applying, a completed Junior Volunteer Application and two references must be received by Volunteer Services no later than the first Friday of April 2.

Download Junior Volunteer Program application form

Download Reference Form

Learn more about the Junior Volunteer Program