Role Details

When you volunteer at the Canadian Cancer Society you have real impact. It takes all of us to take on cancer. Volunteer with us at one of our signature events in your community on event day. You can choose a specific role and shift (s) based on availability. You can also assist us when we need event support on an on-call basis in your own community.

Description

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run.

This year's event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Early Team T-Shirt Pick Up (4 volunteers)

• Greet Team Captains that are picking up their Team t-shirts in advance of Run day

• Hand out team t-shirts

• Answer basic questions

Early T-Shirt Pick Up (4 volunteers)

• Greet participants who are picking up their t-shirts in advance of Run day

• Hand out t-shirts

• Answer basic questions

Run Site Set Up Team - AM Shift Day Before (Saturday, October 5th - 11am - 2pm) (15 volunteers)

• Support set up - movement of tents, table, chairs, hanging banners, fencing and décor on the site

• Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs

• Some lifting of boxes required

• Able to take on any job as required and work as a team

Run Site Set Up Team - PM Shift Day Before (Saturday, October 5th- 1pm - 5pm) (15 volunteers)

• Support set up - movement of tents, table, chairs, hanging banners, fencing and décor on the site

• Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs

• Some lifting of boxes required

• Able to take on any job as required and work as a team

Run Day Site Setup Team (Day of) (Sunday, Oct 6th - 5am - 8am) (15 volunteers)

• Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs.

• Support set up - movement of tents, tables, chairs, hanging banners and décor on site

• Some lifting of boxes needed

• Able to take on any job as required and work as a team

Registration (8 volunteers)

• Must be 19+

• Greeting & thanking participants and providing their t-shirt

• Accepting forms

• Answering basic question about Run for the Cure

• Some lifting of boxes may be required

Baggage Check/Lost & Found (2 volunteers)

• Greet participants and store their bag or personal items while they are running or walking

• A Sorting and checking system will be in place

Hope Lounge (4 volunteers)

• Greeting and engaging with our Participants of Hope

• Kind and passionate

• Hand out (pink) t-shirts

• Support in any of the POH activities (Parade of Hope)

• You will play an important role in what makes Run a place for honouring those diagnosed, going through treatment etc.

Food and Beverage Tent (6 volunteers)

• Keep food table stocked

• Hand out food/beverage

• Ensure the line keeps moving

Parking Attendant (2 volunteers)

• First point of contact for our Run participants

• Welcoming and directing traffic and participants around the parking area and to the Run site

• Monitor the drop-off/pick-up area and control the flow of traffic

Route/Finish Line Water Station Squad (4 volunteers)

• Hand out cups or bottles of water to participants at different stages of the run

• Cheering participants and giving them encouragement

• Clean up water station areas upon completion of the Run

Green Team (6 volunteers)

• Help keep the Run site clean and free of debris

• Primary job is to clean up the site (ie water bottles, garbage, recycling items etc)

• Walk the site during the event - most clean up occurs once the Run has commenced

Route Marshal Team Lead (1 volunteer)

• Manage Route Marshal Team

• Provide guidance to participants along route

• Eyes and ears on the route to assist event organizers

Route Marshal Team/Spirit Squad (25 volunteers)

• Direct and encourage participants throughout the 1k and 5k routes

• Provide guidance to participants with directions and ensuring they obey event rules and signage

• Cheers the participants on as they make their way through the route

• (note Spirit squad can be separate if you have enough volunteers)

Route Lead Cyclist (2 volunteers)

• Use of own bike

• Ride in front to lead participants on the 5km route

• If only cyclist sweep the route upon arrival back to site to ensure no one was left behind.

Route Cyclists (2 volunteers)

• Use of own bike

• Ride behind the last walkers to ensure no one gets lost or hurt

• If additional cyclists ensure sweep route upon arrival back to site to ensure no one was left behind.

Pace Car/Pace Bike Escort (2 volunteers)

• Use of own bike or vehicle (if allowed) to lead the event and keep at a running pace for participants

• Lead them from beginning to end of run.

• Note- not all site would use this type of volunteer especially if you have a lead cyclist.

Information "ASK ME" Ambassadors (6 volunteers)

• Answer participant questions

• Greet participants as the enter the site

• Provide direction to different booths and facilities on site

• May need to snap photos for teams and participants and give them a 'cheer' along the way!

Event Day Program Assistant/Stage (1 volunteer)

• You will help greet speakers, special guests and entertainers at the stage area

• Ensure the program runs smoothly - confirming speakers have arrived, confirming award winners are at the stage

Volunteer Check-In (6 volunteers)

• Greeting and thanking volunteers checking in that morning

• Support checking in volunteers, handling any additional paperwork required

• Hand out t-shirts and provide direction on where to go to start their shift

• Check out volunteers at the end of their shifts

Participants of Hope Parade/Send off (4 volunteers)

• Confirm location for the POH to 'muster'/meet for the start.

• Hand out flowers to the POH prior to parade start (if the site does this),

• Ensure POH know where they will be 'parading' ie: route up to the stage area or around site etc.

• Ensure POH are aware of all details pertaining to the parade - route, who is leading/who they follow, where they finish and what happens once, they finish.

Generalist/Floater (10 volunteers)

• General Event Day volunteer - open to individuals of all abilities

• Does not require any training or experience and is flexible

• You are interested in volunteering but do not know which volunteer position to choose

• 'Jack' of all trades

Run Site Takedown Team (15 volunteers)

• Must be able to lift at least 10lbs.

• Tear down and movement of tents, tables, chairs banners and décor on the site

• Ensure the site is tidy of garbage and recycling

• Able to take on any job as required and work as a team

• Some lifting of boxes may be needed

Start/Finish Line (8 volunteers)

• Direct participant to the start line

• Help to provide crowd control

• Cheer participants across the start or finish line

Why we need you

It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has:

• A positive attitude

Our Investment

JOIN US and be part of the larger Run community and have the opportunity to learn and mentor as you engage with CCS staff and volunteers.

Your commitment

Availability on event day - Sunday, October 6, 2024.