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 Lorna Deveau, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@cancer.nt.ca.
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 the Canadian Cancer Society volunteers are busy delivering and selling bright, yellow daffodils to help raise money in support of the fight against cancer. Hope blooms when you volunteer or participate in this event.
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Purpose: |
Assist in the fundraising Daffodil Days campaign and daffodil pin campaign. |
When: |
Fresh-cut flowers: January – April Daffodil pins: January – April 27 |
Where: |
Fresh-cut flowers available in these communities: Cambridge Bay, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, Holman, Norman Wells, Fort Simpson, Sachs Harbour, Tuktoyaktuk, Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic, Yellowknife
Daffodil pins available in these communities:
Cambridge Bay, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, Holman, Norman Wells, Fort Simpson, Tsiigehtchic, Yellowknife, Rae Lakes, Aklavik, Fort Good Hope
If you would like fresh flowers or pins in your community please contact: Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@cancer.nt.ca |
Attributes: |
We are looking for a volunteers who enjoy working with people, are reliable, dependable and honest.Volunteers must able to handle money, be friendly, and have a tidy appearance.
The following positions are available:
Delivery drivers In Yellowknife: Dates: April 4-5
Times: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (shifts vary)
Street sales locations In Yellowknife: Walmart: April 4-9 Centre Square Mall: April 4-9 Stanton Territorial Hospital: April 4-9 Extra Foods (both locations):April 4-9 Flowers By Manuela: April 4-9 Yellowknife Co-Op: April 9 |
Qualifications: |
- Outgoing, professional attitude. - All volunteers will be required to fill out a general application. - Willingness to use contacts in the community to promote third party fundraising opportunities. - Drivers will need to produce a valid drivers licence, proof of vehicle insurance and registration and current drivers abstract. |
Contact: |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@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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Purpose: |
We need community leaders who are interested in helping out on the steering committee. |
When: |
Inuvik June 25, 2011
Yellowknife June 10, 2011 Fort Smith June 11, 2011 |
Where: |
Attend local monthly meetings. Volunteers must also be available day of the event. |
Positions: |
Leadership Committee Chairs:
- Committee Chair
- Team Recruitment & Retention
- Recruitment Chairs
- Event Operations Chairs
- Fundraising Chairs
- Survivior Chairs
Sub Committee: - Recruitment and Retention - Team recognition - Logistics - Publicity - Fight Back - Entertainment and Activities - Luminaries - Volunteers coordinator - Food and Hospitality - Registration and Accounting - Corporate support - Survivor recruitment |
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. |
Contact: |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or email the following communities:
inuvik.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
yellowknife.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
fortsmith.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca |
Relay For Life - event day volunteers
Join the biggest cancer event as an event day volunteer to make the biggest difference. Positions with varying shifts of 4-6 hours.
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Purpose: |
Assist with day of event in your community. |
When: |
Inuvik June 25, 2011
Yellowknife June 10, 2011 Fort Smith June 11, 2011 |
Where: |
Yellowknife & Fort Smith & Inuvik |
Attributes: |
Relay For Life is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back against the disease. |
Qualifications: |
Site set-up crew - Assist with set up of the site. Site take-down crew - Assist with take down of the site. Luminary set up - Prepare luminary bags by filling them with sand, a candle and placing luminaries around the track. Luminary sales - Assist with on-site sales of luminaries and lighting luminaries at dusk. Team Captain check-in - Work with other volunteers to register teams, including distribution of various information and materials to team captains. Food Services - Assist with the food services and general clean up of the service then and area. Volunteer registration check-in - Help register and direct event volunteers as necessary. Information Services - Provide general event information and answer questions received from the public. Environmental Crew - General clean up of the event site and removal of waste/garbage to designated collection bins. Survivor/VIP Reception check in - Assist with cancer survivor registration prior to the reception. Stage Crew - Assist with event entertainment and ceremonies |
Contact: |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or e-mail the following communities:
inuvik.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
yellowknife.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca
fortsmith.relayforlife@cancer.nt.ca |
Reach for a Cure
Is a way for individuals and groups to work with the Canadian Cancer Society to get involved in the fight against cancer puts the fun in FUNdraising.
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Purpose: |
To plan and carry out a fun activity or event in your local community. |
When: |
Year Round |
Where: |
Yellowknife & NWT Area |
Attributes: |
We are looking for an individual or group who enjoys working with people, is reliable, dependable and honest. |
Qualifications: |
- Outgoing, professional attitude - Willing to use their contacts in the community to promote third party fundraising opportunities - Complete Reach For A Cure event application. |
Contact: |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@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. 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 and caregivers with survivors and other who have had similar cancer journeys on an ongoing basis. |
Where & When: |
Ongoing in Yellowknife and NWT Communities via telephone or in person. |
Attributes: |
- 18 years old, assertive and mature
- A good listener and compassionate to others going through a cancer journey |
Qualifications: |
- Volunteer cancer survivors are needed who are 1 to 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 |
Contact |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@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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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: |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@cancer.nt.ca. |
Office Administration
Volunteers are needed for 1-2 days a week to help with office admin duties.
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Purpose: |
To help with filing, mailing, office organization, preparing for presentations/displays and sorting and mailing materials. |
Where: |
Yellowknife Office |
Attributes: |
- available weekdays during the day on an ongoing basis within office hours (schedule is flexible) - professional |
Qualifications: |
- complete the volunteer application process - 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: |
Lorna Deveau at (867) 920-4428 or lorna.deveau@cancer.nt.ca. |
Last modified on:
24 February 2011
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