Get involved! Volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society.

Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is a great way to make a difference in someone's life, be part of a winning team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships.

Read more about why Canadian Cancer Society volunteers are helping us make cancer history.

Opportunities

How you can get involved in the fight against cancer

The Durham Region Unit has a volunteer opportunity that's just right for you. While we welcome interest in volunteering with any aspect of our work we are in particular need of volunteers to help in the following areas:

Public Issues/Advocacy

Join our Provincial team, as you help identify and take action on cancer control issues which warrant advocacy and develop strategies to lobby for appropriate programs and legislative action. Training and support provided.

Volunteer Drivers

One of the most rewarding aspects of volunteering as a driver is the chance to offer concrete assistance to cancer patients. We are seeking people with good driving records, a sensitivity to those living with cancer and who are available during the week. Schedules are flexible, training is provided and mileage is reimbursed.

Community Fundraising

If you have ever participated in one of our events, or ever had an idea how to make any event better, we have an exciting opportunity for you, your family or your group.

We are currently seeking motivated individuals to assist in the organization and implementation of our fundraising events; including Relay For Life, Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer, Daffodil Pin Sales and the door-to-door campaign in April.

Information Outreach

Materials: Help distribute Canadian Cancer Society pamphlets in any of the communities in Durham including Ajax, Brock Township, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby branch. We also need help with risk reduction presentations and displays.

Some of the other volunteer opportunities with the Canadian Cancer Society include:

helping people cope with cancer by sharing your experiences if you've had cancer or provided care to someone who has
providing leadership to help the Society achieve it's goals and objectives in your community
helping connect people living with cancer with services they need

How to apply

Please note that if you are under 18 years of age, you must obtain parental consent.

Mail, fax or drop off a completed application form to:

Canadian Cancer Society

Durham Region Unit

12 Stanley Court, Unit 3

Whitby, Ontario

L1N 8P9

Fax: (905) 430-9971

or email durham@ontario.cancer.ca

Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted shortly to discuss your application and potential opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Durham Region Unit office at (905) 430-5770 or 1 800 668-7830.

Last modified on: 02 December 2011