Hope Engagement Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Leadership Volunteering - Brandon
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| Organization Name: | Canadian Cancer Society |
| Address: | 193 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg MB R3C 2B7 |
| Website: | http://www.cancer.ca |
| Organizational Description: | The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5316 |
| Description of Duties: | As a leadership volunteer, you will be part of our committees of 10 to 15 volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media. Description The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. This year's event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024. As the volunteer Hope Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for: • Developing a Participant of Hope outreach strategy to increase participation. • Creating a meaningful and memorable event experience for Participants of Hope • Designing a fun, engaging, and inclusive Hope Lounge, in collaboration with the Run Day Experience Lead and Sponsorship Lead • Communicating with registered Participants of Hope throughout the event season. • Identifying Participant of Hope storytellers and/or spokespeople. • Connecting with the Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBC) Team in your local community Participants of Hope include breast cancer survivors, people living with breast cancer, people living with metastatic breast cancer (mBC), and those who carry a genetic risk for the disease (BRCA1 or BRCA2). |
| Skills Required: | Why we need you It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause. What we're looking for The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has: • A positive attitude • Communication and interpersonal skills • A strong sense of self-motivation and time management.
Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct. Our Investment JOIN US and be part of the larger Run community and have the opportunity to learn and mentor as you engage with CCS staff and volunteers. Your commitment • This is a 6-month commitment (May through October). • Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly). • Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month). • Must be available over the event weekend (October 5 & October 6). |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Remote Volunteering |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Brandon |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.volunteercancer.ca/s/volunteer-job/a0TJQ00000nMPLF2A4/vjtb-rftccibc-25-mb-hope-engagement-lead-brandon?language=en_US |
| Closing Date: | Oct 5, 2024 |
