Purpose:

Assist with the day of event operations at the jail site

When:

October 21 and October 22, 2009

Where:

Edmonton - Commerce Place  - 10105 Jasper Avenue

Attributes:

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with people and are reliable, dependable, and honest.

The following positions are available:

Bailiff - confident and outgoing volunteer you will be using a microphone and addressing the celebrity judge as well as the public and the jailbirds. A good sense of humour, quick wit and verbal skills are an asset.

Greeter - Friendly and outgoing. Excellent people skills are an asset. You will be greeting jailbirds and helping them stay relaxed and welcomed while they wait for their turn in front of the judge.

Hotline room operator - good telephone skills and penmanship are assets. You will be taking calls from the stool pigeons and setting up arrest times.

Photographer - Excellent people skills, computer and graphic design skills are an asset. You will be taking photos of the jailbirds and processing them on-site.

Warden - Excellent people skills are an asset. You will be preparing jailbirds for their stay with us by assisting them filling out forms and using phones.

Jury Member - Witty, sense of humor and great people skills. You will be assisting the judge and hearing the pleas of the jailbirds.

Dispatcher - Excellent organizational skills and strong knowledge of the city. You will be coordinating the schedules for pickup of jailbirds.

Return Driver Coordinator - Excellent organizational and strong communication skills, and knowledge of the city. You will be coordinating the return drives of jailbirds to their place of work.

Clean Up Crew - Attention to detail. Help with clean up after the event is over at 4 p.m.

Qualifications:

- Outgoing, professional attitude

- Willingness to use contacts in the community to promote third party fundraising opportunities

- A security clearance and personal references will be required for positions that will handle cash

- Drivers will need to produce a valid drivers licence, proof of vehicle insurance and registration

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

Purpose:

Assist in the fundraising Daffodil Days campaign

When:

February - March 2010

Where:

Edmonton

Attributes:

We are looking for a volunteer who enjoys working with people, is reliable, dependable, and honest, able to count money and give back change, friendly and neat appearance.

The following positions are available:

Wrappers - Dates to be announced. Muttart Conservatory Greenhouses, 9626-96A Street.

Mountain of Daffodils - Dates to be announced. Commerce Place, 10150 - Jasper Avenue. Set up and take down of site each day and selling of daffodils.

Drivers - Dates to be announced. Pickup daffodils and delivery to offices in and around Edmonton. Starting point is the Muttart Conservatory Greenhouses, 9626-96A Street.

Qualifications:

- Outgoing, professional attitude

- Willingness to use contacts in the community to promote third party fundraising opportunities

- A security clearance and personal references will be required for positions that will handle cash

- Drivers will need to produce a valid drivers licence, proof of vehicle insurance and registration

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

Purpose:

We need community leaders who are interested in helping out on the steering committee.

When:

Edmonton, Strathcona County, Lakeland , Whitecourt, Kalyna Country (Vegreville), Tri_Municipal (Parkland County), Drayton Valley.

Where:

Attend local monthly meetings. Volunteers must also be available day of the event.

Positions:

Leadership Committee Charis, Team Retention & Recruitment Chairs, Event Operations Chairs, Fundraising Chairs and Survivior Chairs. Sub Committee positions may include: recruitment and retention, relationship building, recognition, logistics, health and safety, marketing/communications, mission delivery, entertainment and activities, luminaries, volunteers, food and beverage, registration and accounting, team fundraising, corporate support, survivor recruitment and recognition.

Qualifications:

- A strong interest in organizing fundraising events

- Ability to work with other team members and sub committee members

- The position require at least 10-15 hours of work per month dependant upon position

- An application, interview, criminal records check and references are required

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

Purpose:

Assist with day of event programs

When:

Edmonton, Strathcona County, Lakeland (Cold Lake) , Whitecourt , Kalyna Country (Vegreville), Drayton Valley, Tri-Municipal (Parkland County).

Where:

Attend local events in your communities

Attributes:

Be a part of the celebration of cancer survival, a tribute to the lives of loved ones and a night of fun, entertainment, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. Positions involving monies will require a criminal records check before volunteering for the event.

Qualifications:

We have several positions open with varying shifts of 4-6 hours

Site set-up crew - Assist with set up of the site including tables, chairs, signage equipment and various activities (daytime).

Site take-down crew - Assist with take down of the site (morning).

Luminary/candle set up - Play in a giant sand box! Prepare luminary bags by filling them with sand, a candle and placing luminaries around the track (morning).

Luminary/candle sales - Assist with on-site sales of luminaries and lighting luminaries at dusk (evening).

Team Captain check-in - Work with other volunteers to register teams, including distribuation of various information and materials to team captains (afternoon - evening).

Crowd Control - Positions: traffic directors, control marked crosswalks and high traffic areas, monitor activity on the track and report concerns, site security (evening - night)

Food Services - Assist with the food services and general clean up of the service then and area. Positions: ticket taker, server and cleaning crew (supper, midnight lunch, breakfast)

Volunteer registration check-in - Help register and direct event volunteers as necessary (daytime, evening, morning).

Information Services - Provide general event information and answer questions received from the public (evening).

Environmental Crew - General clean up of the event site and removal of waste/garbage to designated collection bins (evening, night, morning).

Survivor/VIP Reception check in - Assist with cancer survivor registration prior to the reception. Positions: Survivor registration, reception set up, host/hostess and parade coordinators (evening)

Volunteer relief - Fill in and relieve volunteers as assigned (daytime, evening).

Cancer Smart Shop - Assist with set up/take down of displays, activities and provide participants with Canadian Cancer Society information brochures. Positions: Tent Host, Game Lead, Activities Coordinator (evening)

Entertainment - Assist with event entertainment and ceremonies (evening, night).

Parking Services - Monitor drop-off zone and assist participants with event parking.

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

Purpose:

Assist the Canadian Cancer Society with fundraising

When:

One-year term

Where:

Edmonton

Attributes:

We are looking for a volunteer who enjoys working with people, is reliable, dependable, and honest.

Qualifications:

- Valid driver's license and a vehicle is required

- Outgoing, professional attitude

- Willing to use their contacts in the community to promote third party fundraising opportunities

- Complete the interview process, including application and interview

- A security clearance and personal references will be required

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

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

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

Purpose:

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, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Devon, Fort Saskatchewan

Attributes:

- 18 years old, assertive and mature
- A good listener, friendly and kind hearted
- Ability to operate your vehicle in a safe manner

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

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

Purpose:

Are you passionate about the fight against cancer? Do you have a story to tell? You could be our next media darling.

When:

Year-round

Where:

Your local community

Attributes:

Passionate and caring individuals

Qualifications:

Share your story about cancer with the media in your community to reach a wide audience with positive messages about cancer.

Write letters or visit your local politicians to voice concern about the state of cancer in our province/territory.

Organize or attend community events that will encourage decision makers to develop healthy policies that help to prevent cancer.

Whether you are a cancer survivor, have lost loved ones to cancer or are a concerned citizen who wants to make a difference, we need your help!

Please indicate if you would like to work in the areas of either media or advocacy when applying.

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca

Purpose:

Assist with a variety office administration work.

Where:

Edmonton office, 1200 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street

Attributes:

- Must be able to work ongoing, flexible hours (to take place within office hours)

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Able to learn quickly and listen to instructions well

- Pleasant manner

Qualifications:

- Complete the interview process

- A security clearance and reference checks are required

- Capable of working in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision

- Previous office experience in data entry and reception would be a definite asset
- Accurate typing skills

- Experience using Excel, Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook would be an asset

Contact:

Novalee Toronchuk at (780) 437-8418 or novaleet@cancer.ab.ca