Volunteer at Dana-Farber
How to Apply
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
- Two written references
To download a copy of our reference form, please click on the link below.
Download Reference Form (PDF)
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.
Mail Application
To download and print the application form, please click on the link below.
Download printable volunteer application form (PDF)
Once you've completed the form, please mail it to:
Volunteer ServicesDana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street
Boston, MA 02115
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 Care only. Please download and complete the following application and return it to:
Linda LarkinDana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street SW 160
Boston, MA 02115.
Download Patient and Family Advisory Councils application (PDF)
For further information about the Advisory Councils, please contact Linda at (617) 632-3727 or refer to the Councils' Web sites.
Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council Web site
Pediatric Patient and Family Advisory Council Web site
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 first 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 Friday, April 3, 2009.
Download Junior Volunteer Program application form (PDF)
Download Reference Form (PDF)
We will contact all applicants by Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
