Yellowknife & NWT 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 help make cancer history.
We can't do it without you!
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:
Canadian Cancer Society
P.O. Box 2007
Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2P5
Fax: (867) 920-4162
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 NWT Area, the following volunteer opportunities are currently available. For more information about volunteering opportunities with us, please contact Bianca Jorgenson, Volunteer Resource Coordinator at (867) 920-4428.
How you can help - Making cancer history one fundraiser at a time
Community fundraising volunteers
Raise funds to support cancer research and programs in your community
Daffodil Days
Every spring, Canadian Cancer Society volunteers are busy delivering and selling bright, yellow daffodils to help raise money in support of the fight against cancer. Volunteers are the lifeblood of this campaign. Hope blooms when you volunteer or participate in this event.
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Purpose: |
Assist in the fundraising Daffodil Days campaign |
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When: |
February - March |
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Where: |
Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Holman, Norman Wells and Fort Simpson. |
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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.
Street Sales - Dates to be announced.
Drivers - Dates to be announced. |
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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. |
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Contact: |
Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email bianca.jorgenson@cancer.nt.ca |
Relay For Life - steering committee members
Are you interested in a leadership role with the Society's signature event? 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.
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We need community leaders who are interested in helping out on the steering committee. |
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Inuvik June 25, Yellowknife June 11, Hay River June 11 |
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Attend local monthly meetings. Volunteers must also be available day of the event. |
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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. |
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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 hours of work per month
- An application, interview, criminal records check and references are required |
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Contact: |
Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email the following communities:
inuvik.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
yellowknife.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
hayriver.relayforlife@caner.nt.ca |
Relay For Life - event day volunteers
Join the biggest cancer event as an event day volunteer to make the biggest difference. Celebrate the lives of those who have had cancer. Remember loved ones and their battle against cancer. Fight back against a disease that takes too many.
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Assist with day of event programs |
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Inuvik June 25, Yellowknife June 11, Hay River June 11 |
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Attend local events in your communities |
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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. |
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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).
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).
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Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email the following communities:
inuvik.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
yellowknife.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
hayriver.relayforlife@caner.nt.ca |
Reach for a Cure
We are looking for a volunteer to approach businesses and individuals and introduce them to third-party fundraising opportunities with the Society.
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Assist the Canadian Cancer Society with fundraising |
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Year Round |
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Where: |
Yellowknife & NWT Area |
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Attributes: |
We are looking for a volunteer who enjoys working with people, is reliable, dependable, and honest. |
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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 |
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Contact: |
Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email bianca.jorgenson@cancer.nt.ca |
How you can help support others with cancer
Community program volunteers
Support the practical, emotional, and informational needs of those touched by cancer.
CancerConnection - Peer support volunteers
CancerConnection is a peer support program that matches cancer patients and caregivers with survivors and others who have had similar cancer journeys. More that 500 matches were made in 2006. Volunteers are required on an ongoing basis to provide emotional support to newly diagnosed cancer patients.
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To provide emotional support to newly diagnosed cancer patients on an ongoing basis. |
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Yellowknife and NWT Communities |
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- 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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Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email bianca.jorgenson@cancer.nt.ca |
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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Are you passionate about the fight against cancer? Do you have a story to tell? You could be our next media darling. |
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Year-round |
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Where: |
Your local community |
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Attributes: |
Passionate and caring individuals |
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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. |
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Contact: |
Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email bianca.jorgenson@cancer.nt.ca |
General office administration
Volunteers are needed for 1-2 days a week to help with filing, mailing, office organization, preparing for presentations/displays and sorting and mailing materials.
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Assist with a variety office administration work. |
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5016 50th Ave, Yellowknife |
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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 |
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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 |
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Contact: |
Bianca Jorgenson at (867) 920-4428 or email bianca.jorgenson@cancer.nt.ca |
Last modified on:
13 December 2009
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