
The BodyGuards Volunteer Program, within the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) program at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, offers diverse opportunities to participate in community outreach events as volunteers with Baylor College of Medicine. The BodyGuards Program aligns with the COE program goals of reducing cancer health disparities in underserved populations through cancer awareness, prevention, and early screening.
Current Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Assisting in educational community events such as health fairs, Theater Outreach Program performances, and other special events
- Entering survey data and prepping materials for events
Requirements
- Age 18 and up
- Individuals interested in volunteering in the BodyGuards Volunteer Program must disclose any criminal history; non BCM students or staff are required to clear a background check
- Complete a volunteer application
- Attend required program orientation
- Follow program dress code at community events
Program Benefits
- Letter of recommendation
- Certificate of participation
- Community service hour tracking
- Select opportunities based on availability and personal interest
If you are interested in learning more or joining the Bodyguards Volunteer Program, please reach out to Millicent Lacy at millicent.lacy@bcm.edu.