When you volunteer at the Canadian Cancer Society you have real impact. It takes all of us to take on cancer. Volunteer with us at one of our signature events in your community on event day. You can choose a specific role and shift (s) based on availability. You can also assist us when we need event support on an on-call basis in your own community.
Description
The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run.
This year\xe2\x80\x99s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Early Team T-Shirt Pick Up (4 volunteers)
Greet Team Captains that are picking up their Team t-shirts in advance of Run day
Hand out team t-shirts
Answer basic questions
Early T-Shirt Pick Up (4 volunteers)
Greet participants who are picking up their t-shirts in advance of Run day
Hand out t-shirts
Answer basic questions
Run Site Set Up Team \xe2\x80\x93 AM Shift Day Before (Saturday, October 5th - 11am \xe2\x80\x93 2pm) (15 volunteers)
Support set up \xe2\x80\x93 movement of tents, table, chairs, hanging banners, fencing and d\xc3\xa9cor on the site
Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs
Some lifting of boxes required
Able to take on any job as required and work as a team
Run Site Set Up Team \xe2\x80\x93 PM Shift Day Before (Saturday, October 5th- 1pm - 5pm) (15 volunteers)
Support set up \xe2\x80\x93 movement of tents, table, chairs, hanging banners, fencing and d\xc3\xa9cor on the site
Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs
Some lifting of boxes required
Able to take on any job as required and work as a team
Run Day Site Setup Team (Day of) (Sunday, Oct 6th - 5am \xe2\x80\x93 8am) (15 volunteers)
Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs.
Support set up \xe2\x80\x93 movement of tents, tables, chairs, hanging banners and d\xc3\xa9cor on site
Some lifting of boxes needed
Able to take on any job as required and work as a team
Registration (8 volunteers)
Must be 19+
Greeting & thanking participants and providing their t-shirt
Accepting forms
Answering basic question about Run for the Cure
Some lifting of boxes may be required
Baggage Check/Lost & Found (2 volunteers)
Greet participants and store their bag or personal items while they are running or walking
A Sorting and checking system will be in place
Hope Lounge (4 volunteers)
Greeting and engaging with our Participants of Hope
Kind and passionate
Hand out (pink) t-shirts
Support in any of the POH activities (Parade of Hope)
You will play an important role in what makes Run a place for honouring those diagnosed, going through treatment etc.
Food and Beverage Tent (6 volunteers)
Keep food table stocked
Hand out food/beverage
Ensure the line keeps moving
Parking Attendant (2 volunteers)
First point of contact for our Run participants
Welcoming and directing traffic and participants around the parking area and to the Run site
Monitor the drop-off/pick-up area and control the flow of traffic
Route/Finish Line Water Station Squad (4 volunteers)
Hand out cups or bottles of water to participants at different stages of the run
Cheering participants and giving them encouragement
Clean up water station areas upon completion of the Run
Green Team (6 volunteers)
Help keep the Run site clean and free of debris
Primary job is to clean up the site (ie water bottles, garbage, recycling items etc)
Walk the site during the event \xe2\x80\x93 most clean up occurs once the Run has commenced
Route Marshal Team Lead (1 volunteer)
Manage Route Marshal Team
Provide guidance to participants along route
Eyes and ears on the route to assist event organizers
Route Marshal Team/Spirit Squad (25 volunteers)
Direct and encourage participants throughout the 1k and 5k routes
Provide guidance to participants with directions and ensuring they obey event rules and signage
Cheers the participants on as they make their way through the route
(note Spirit squad can be separate if you have enough volunteers)
Route Lead Cyclist (2 volunteers)
Use of own bike
Ride in front to lead participants on the 5km route
If only cyclist sweep the route upon arrival back to site to ensure no one was left behind.
Route Cyclists (2 volunteers)
Use of own bike
Ride behind the last walkers to ensure no one gets lost or hurt
If additional cyclists ensure sweep route upon arrival back to site to ensure no one was left behind.
Pace Car/Pace Bike Escort (2 volunteers)
Use of own bike or vehicle (if allowed) to lead the event and keep at a running pace for participants
Lead them from beginning to end of run.
Note- not all site would use this type of volunteer especially if you have a lead cyclist.
Information \xe2\x80\x9cASK ME\xe2\x80\x9d Ambassadors (6 volunteers)
Answer participant questions
Greet participants as the enter the site
Provide direction to different booths and facilities on site
May need to snap photos for teams and participants and give them a \xe2\x80\x98cheer\xe2\x80\x99 along the way!
Event Day Program Assistant/Stage (1 volunteer)
You will help greet speakers, special guests and entertainers at the stage area
Ensure the program runs smoothly \xe2\x80\x93 confirming speakers have arrived, confirming award winners are at the stage
Volunteer Check-In (6 volunteers)
Greeting and thanking volunteers checking in that morning
Support checking in volunteers, handling any additional paperwork required
Hand out t-shirts and provide direction on where to go to start their shift
Check out volunteers at the end of their shifts
Participants of Hope Parade/Send off (4 volunteers)
Confirm location for the POH to \'muster\'/meet for the start.
Hand out flowers to the POH prior to parade start (if the site does this),
Ensure POH know where they will be \'parading\' ie: route up to the stage area or around site etc.
Ensure POH are aware of all details pertaining to the parade - route, who is leading/who they follow, where they finish and what happens once, they finish.
Generalist/Floater (10 volunteers)
General Event Day volunteer - open to individuals of all abilities
Does not require any training or experience and is flexible
You are interested in volunteering but do not know which volunteer position to choose
\xe2\x80\x98Jack\xe2\x80\x99 of all trades
Run Site Takedown Team (15 volunteers)
Must be able to lift at least 10lbs.
Tear down and movement of tents, tables, chairs banners and d\xc3\xa9cor on the site
Ensure the site is tidy of garbage and recycling
Able to take on any job as required and work as a team
Some lifting of boxes may be needed
Start/Finish Line (8 volunteers)
Direct participant to the start line
Help to provide crowd control
Cheer participants across the start or finish line
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
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
Availability on event day \xe2\x80\x93 Sunday, October 6, 2024.
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