Ways to volunteer

Work in a team and gather funds for cancer research and the services provided to people living with cancer.

Do you like sales and contact with the public?
Participate in the sale of fresh daffodils which usually take place on the last weekend in March. Roles such as those of Sales Reps in Points-of-Sale, Flower Arrangement Advisors, Delivery Specialists and Point-of-Sale Managers are just waiting for you! Commitment: Sales Rep, Advisor and Delivery Specialist: from one to four days near the end of March. Manager: 1 day per week for two to three months from January to March.

Are you a talented organizer? Are you interested in marketing, networking and business development? Get involved in the Relay For Life as a participant or on the Organizing Committee. With its Quebec start in 2001, the Relay For Life has become the Canadian Cancer Society’s flagship event. Its revenues represent 40% of annual anticipated fundraising for our organization. Commitment: As a member of the Organizing Committee: from January to June an average of 3-5 hours per week.

Does fine cuisine get you salivating? Be an ambassador and handle ticket sales for gastronomic meals that give donating guests an unforgettable experience, thanks to the participation of the best Chefs from throughout Quebec. Commitment: Variable, usually from September to December.

So you like dogs? Why not get involved in the organization of the Paws-for-Hope event, a unique and enjoyable family activity that raises funds for the fight against cancer alongside man’s best friend. Commitment: Variable.

You are a born entrepreneur and you’d like to set up a fundraising event your way? Please organize an event with the help of a Canadian Cancer Society Development Officer. Commitment: Variable based on the project.

You take up sporting challenges and you want to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society? Your regional office could supply you with some official material that could be very useful. Commitment: Variable based on the project.

Use your interpersonal skills to help people face cancer and improve their quality of life before, during and after the illness.

You have been touched directly or indirectly by cancer and you would like to share your experience? Why not give emotional support and personalized accompaniment by phone to people living with cancer on the Cancer J’écoute service? Commitment: According to your availability.

You like group dynamics, an environment where learning is valued and surpassing yourself? Collaborate as a co-leader or manager of logistics for support groups and workshops on visualization and art expression that take place in your region. Commitment: One day per week for 20 weeks.

You like helping others, are autonomous and have an ability to lead? Be one of the people in charge of a service centre which is an extension of a Regional Office that provides support services in more isolated regions and which, when needed, lead the clientele to the Cancer Information Service. Commitment: According to your availability.

You like to welcome and oversee the well-being of people undergoing treatment by making their lives easier in this critical period? Become a volunteer at the Jacques-Cantin Lodge as the person responsible for welcoming, leading activities or driving people to their treatment centres. Commitment: Variable

You are a good communicator and you like to inform people on subjects that are of interest to them? Become a Canadian Cancer Society ambassador by informing people about healthy lifestyles as well as our messages on reducing risks during shows, special events and at companies. Commitment: Variable

Do the issues surrounding cancer prevention and the promotion of healthy lifestyles mean something to you? Make a difference and contribute by promoting an approach oriented toward action in the fight against cancer.

Information Activities
Is communication easy for you?
Why not be part of a team that provides information and documentation as part of the following three activities?

The Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program

The 5/30 Health and Wellness Challenge

Interactive presentations at companies on prevention

Commitment: Five to six hours per month based on the projects.

Trottibus (Walking School Bus)
You are active or wish to become so?
You like to walk and appreciate the company of children? As a Grand-trotteur, you can be a part of the TROTTIBUS team, a walking school bus that encourages elementary school children to walk to school following a pre-determined route. Commitment: 30 minutes in the morning, two to three times per week.

Advocacy is the political action wing of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). By working with governments and taking public positions, the CCS demands more effective policies and mobilizes elected leaders in the fight against cancer.

 

Whether you are a politically active citizen, a person with cancer or whose cancer is in remission, or even a caregiver, you can contribute in several ways:

 

Write to newspapers and elected leaders to express your opinions;

Collect signatures for a petition;

Share your experiences as a person with cancer, caregiver, etc. with the media and elected leaders;

Organize mobilization activities, such as starting a Facebook page to encourage action;

Collate information and documents on certain issues;

Give lectures for the benefit of other volunteers or CCS staff.

 

Start acting immediately if you want your contribution to make a big difference! Write to info_dip@quebec.cancer.ca.

Commitment: The duration of assignments is variable.

Do you have expertise in office technology and contact with people? Be a part of the regional team and contribute in numerous ways to ensure the smooth flow of administrative operations. Commitment: Variable according to the tasks.