Community Outreach Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Leadership Volunteering - Brandon

About the Role

As a community engagement leadership volunteer, you will be part of a committee of 10 to 15 volunteers working over several months to help organize our fundraising events. The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

As the volunteer Community Outreach Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a community and corporate outreach strategy in collaboration with the Corporate Outreach Lead.
• Connecting with your community (community groups, friends and family, local outreach booths) and inviting them to register for the CIBC Run for the Cure.
• Identifying local events in your community where you can represent CCS and promote the CIBC Run for the Cure.
• If your site does not have a Sponsorship Lead, you will also be responsible for:
  • Securing food and beverage for the event through Gift in Kind sponsorships.
  • Soliciting and securing local gift-in-kind and cash sponsorships.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct.
• A positive attitude, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong sense of self-motivation and time management.

Time Commitment

• This is a 6-month commitment (May through October 2025).
• Attend local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
• Independent role work/responsibilities (approximately 2-4 hours per month).
• Must be available over the event weekend.
• Evening, weekend, and remote volunteering opportunities available.

Location

Brandon, MB

Organization Provides

• Supervision
• Training/Orientation

This opportunity is open to the general populace and does not require a criminal record check or child abuse registry check.