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, please choose one of the following options.
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 a version of our application, please click on the link below.
Download Volunteer Application form
Once you've completed the form, please mail it to:
Volunteer ServicesDana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street
Boston, MA 02115
Volunteer applicants will also be asked to provide written references. To download a copy of our reference forms, please click on the link below.
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 LarkinDFCI
44 Binney Street SW 160
Boston, MA 02115.
For further information about the Advisory Councils, please contact Linda at (617) 632-3727 or refer to their Web pages on this site.
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. If interested in applying, please contact Volunteer Services at (617) 632-3307 or Volunteerservices@dfci.harvard.edu for the appropriate application and information. Please do not submit the standard volunteer applications listed above on this page.

