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Volunteer with us
Give your time, and you give someone hope. Every hour you spend with us helps a patient feel a little less alone — and a little more cared for.
Making a Difference, One Hour at a Time
The Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, provides opportunities for voluntary service in the hospital by interested persons from all walks of life. Services are rendered in different capacities on a full-time and part-time basis ranging from patient-related to non-patient related activities.
Activities include general assistance to patients at reception, registration, outpatient, cash, inpatient and follow-up counters; collection and ordering of investigation reports; data collection and data entry; and assisting in contacting treated patients who have not reported to the hospital — through letter writing or telephone enquiry — to know their current health status.
Open to Everyone
Students, professionals, and retirees from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Flexible Commitment
From full-time service to a few hours a week — we find a meaningful role that fits your schedule.
Opportunity Areas — Ways You Can Help
No prior medical background needed — just a generous heart and a willingness to support our healing mission.
Patient Assistance
Help at reception, registration, and cash counters to guide patients through their journey.
Report Management
Collecting and organizing investigation reports to ensure medical teams have vital data.
Operational Support
Data entry and record maintenance to support the smooth functioning of hospital systems.
Patient Outreach
Following up with treated patients to monitor their health status after they leave the institute.
Navigation Guide
Guiding inpatients and follow-up visitors to find their way through our facility.
Clinical Registry
Assisting the registry in contacting treated patients for long-term health monitoring.
Guidelines & Rules for Volunteering Services
To ensure safety, compassion, and professionalism across all patient care areas, all volunteers are required to adhere to these core guidelines.
What You Should Do (Dos)
Essential Best Practices
- ✓Report to the HR department as your primary point of contact for all work-related communication.
- ✓Wear your ID badge at all times while on duty.
- ✓Sign in and update the volunteer register each time you arrive.
- ✓Inform HR and submit your ID card if you plan to take a break exceeding 10 days.
- ✓Be punctual, dependable, and consistent in your attendance.
- ✓Show patience, empathy, and compassion when interacting with patients.
- ✓Respect personal boundaries and maintain professionalism at all times.
- ✓Practice active listening when engaging with patients and staff.
- ✓Follow all instructions given by healthcare professionals without deviation.
- ✓Offer simple assistance such as helping patients with water or guiding them to services within the institute.
- ✓Maintain a calm, positive, and reassuring presence.
What You Should Avoid (Don'ts)
Strict Boundaries
- ✕Do not communicate with departments directly—route all matters through HR.
- ✕Do not request transfers or assignments to different departments once allocated.
- ✕Do not neglect to wear your ID badge or update attendance records.
- ✕Do not discuss your personal issues with patients or staff during service.
- ✕Do not give patients false reassurance or speculate about treatment outcomes.
- ✕Do not interrupt ongoing conversations between patients, caregivers, or staff.
- ✕Do not ignore instructions or act beyond your assigned role.
- ✕Do not cross professional or personal boundaries.
- ✕Do not display negative attitudes or behaviour in patient areas.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a community dedicated to healing and hope. Every hour you share brings comfort to our patients.