Edmonton and area volunteer opportunities
Get involved! Volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and make a difference.
The ability to help is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. And one of the most effective ways of helping people fight cancer is by volunteering your time and talents. By choosing to join forces with us in this struggle, you can make a significant difference in your community.
Whether you prefer to participate in special events, write to your politicians in support of helpful legislation, drive a patient to an appointment or share your experience with others who are living with cancer, your efforts will have make cancer history.
We can't do it without you! Together, we are making progress.
Apply now to be a volunteer There are two ways you can submit a volunteer application form: 1. Complete and submit our online application form. 2. Print our volunteer application form and complete it. You can mail or fax your application to the Canadian Cancer Society at the following address: Edmonton and area office Canadian Cancer Society 201 - 9452 51 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6 Fax: (780) 455-0277 Your volunteer application will be reviewed and you will be contacted shortly to discuss your application and potential opportunities. Please note that if you are under 18 years of age, you must obtain parental consent. |
In the Edmonton area, the following volunteer opportunities are currently available. For more information about volunteering opportunities with us, please contact Heather Dunn-Kinsman, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, at (780) 437-8418 or by e-mail at Heather Dunn-Kinsman.
Relay For Life – Leadership Committee members, Edmonton and surrounding areas
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life is a celebration of survival, a tribute to the lives of loved ones and a night of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. The Relay for Life Leadership Committee is responsible for overall planning and implementation of the Society’s signature event. hide job description
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We need volunteers who are interested in supporting all aspects of Relay, including promoting the event to help increase team recruitment. |
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Leadership volunteers are expected to participate actively in all committee meetings and provide comprehensive, concise reports to all committee members. Committee meetings are generally held once a month. Volunteers must also be available day of the event. |
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Strathcona County, St. Albert, Camrose, Athabasca |
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- Leadership Co-chair
- Team Retention and Recruitment
- Recognition
- Operations
- Logistics
- Health and Safety
- Marketing and Communications
- Mission Delivery
- Entertainment and Activities
- Luminaries
- Food and Beverage
- Team Registration
- Fundraising
- Survivor/Caregiver
- Volunteer
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Qualifications: |
Our ideal candidate for this position: - is a leader – one who understands our vision, has a drive and commitment to that vision, and the skills to help us make it happen
- has integrity
- is enthusiastic and willing to learn
- is reliable and dependable
- is someone who encourages other
- is positive
- is Able to work with a variety of people in a diverse community, a people person
- is an effective communicator
- wants to have some fun while raising money for a great cause!
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Contact: |
Heather Dunn-Kinsman at (780) 437-8418 or heather.dunn-kinsman@cancer.ab.ca |
Daffodil Campaign 2012
For over 50 years, the daffodil has been synonymous with the activities of the Canadian Cancer Society and the support it brings to people facing cancer. Throughout Daffodil Days and Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society is spreading our symbol of hope selling both daffodil flowers and pins to help raise money to support the fight against cancer.
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Assist in the sale and delivery of Daffodil flowers and pins throughout the month long campaign. Volunteer shifts are between 2-6 hours, depending on availability. |
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Flower sales: March 30 – April 7
Pin sales: March 30 – April 27 |
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Various locations in Edmonton and surrounding areas |
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We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, enthusiastic and eager to learn, reliable and dependable. The following positions are available: - Delivery Drivers
- Flower Wrappers
- Site Team Captains (Pins or Flowers)
- Flower and Pin Sales Representatives
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Qualifications: |
Our ideal candidate for this position: - is outgoing
- has a professional attitude
We also require the following: - a security clearance and personal references will be required for positions that will handle cash
- a valid driver's licence, proof of vehicle insurance and registration will be required for driver positions
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Contact: |
Heather Dunn-Kinsman at (780) 437-8418 or heather.dunn-kinsman@cancer.ab.ca |
Major Gifts Cabinet
When: Ongoing
Where: Volunteers required from all areas of Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Requirements: The Canadian Cancer Society is currently recruiting senior leadership volunteers to sit on the Major Gifts Cabinet. The Society would like to have 12 representatives from different communities and economic sectors throughout the Alberta/NWT Division. As a Major Gifts Cabinet member you would be asked to take leadership in identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospective donors, as well as recruiting senior leadership volunteers who will assist with prospect entrees and solicitations. The ultimate objective would be to meet the Canadian Cancer Society’s fundraising goals. Call 1 800 661-2262 or e-mail giftplanning@cancer.ab.ca for more information.
How you can help support others with cancer:
Community program volunteers
CancerConnection – Peer support volunteers
CancerConnection is a telephone peer support program that matches cancer patients and caregivers with survivors and others who have had similar cancer journeys. Volunteers are required on an ongoing basis to provide emotional support to newly diagnosed cancer patients.
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Purpose: |
To provide emotional support to newly diagnosed cancer patients on an ongoing basis. |
Where: |
Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Devon, Fort Saskatchewan |
Attributes: |
- 18 years old, assertive and mature
- A good listener and compassionate to others going through a cancer journey
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Qualifications: |
- Must be cancer survivor one year post-treatment or a caregiver and no more than 10 years post treatment
- A security clearance and reference checks are required for the position
- Must be able to pass the CancerConnection training session
- There is a two-stage interview process that all applicants must go through
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Contact: |
Heather Dunn-Kinsman at (780) 437-8418 or heather.dunn-kinsman@cancer.ab.ca |
Volunteer drivers
Help the Society to improve access to cancer related appointments for cancer patients who need assistance.
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As a volunteer driver you will pick patients up from their home and take them to the Cross Cancer Institute. You will be there to offer friendly support and kindness at a time when they most need it, and when their treatment is done, you will make sure they get home. |
Where: |
Edmonton, St. Albert, Leduc and Sherwood Park |
Attributes: |
- 21 years old, flexible, assertive and mature
- A good listener, friendly and kind hearted
- Ability to operate your vehicle in a safe manner
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Qualifications: |
- Complete the interview process
- A security clearance and reference checks are required
- A valid driver's license
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Current driver's abstract
- Access to a well-maintained vehicle
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Contact: |
Heather Dunn-Kinsman at (780) 437-8418 or heather.dunn-kinsman@cancer.ab.ca |
Community program volunteers:
Help spread Canadian Cancer Society messages and build our profile in your community.
Community action champions
Help educate the public about cancer. We need help to move forward public policies that affect those living with cancer as well as prevent future cancer cases.
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Purpose: |
Are you passionate about the fight against cancer? Interested in promoting health public policy in your community? |
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Year-round |
Where: |
Your local community |
Attributes: |
Keen interest and passion about health promotion and cancer prevention Keen interest in advocacy, healthy public policy and the political process Outgoing, energetic personality Experience working with and engaging diverse groups of people Demonstrates interpersonal skills and commitment to quality Strong written and oral communication skills
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Qualifications: |
Attend training, develop the skills and obtain the knowledge required to complete a community engagement strategy Collaborate as a team to develop a work plan for the project Conduct an environmental scan/community assessment in order to determine both the issue and community to engage Engage with community members and other stakeholders as needed in order to develop a strong understanding of the chosen public health issue and the target community Assemble engagement recommendations into a comprehensive strategic engagement plan Stay well informed on Canadian Cancer Society health promotion and advocacy priorities and initiatives Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other health promotion team members, stakeholders, partners and other Canadian Cancer Society staff and volunteers
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Contact: |
Heather Dunn-Kinsman at (780) 437-8418 or heather.dunn-kinsman@cancer.ab.ca |
Last modified on:
09 January 2012
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