Volunteer Engagement Lead - CIBC Run For the Cure Leadership Volunteering - Brandon

Organization Details Organization Name: Canadian Cancer Society Address: Winnipeg MB Website: http://www.cancer.ca Organizational Description: At the Canadian Cancer Society, we are committed to uniting and inspiring Canadians to take control of cancer. That's why we are always funding high performance research that improves cancer outcomes and addresses the greatest opportunities for progress. It's why we lead change in the most pressing areas of cancer policy including prevention, access, affordability and support. And it's why we provide the highest quality cancer information for all Canadians, promote cancer prevention and provide targeted support to help people with cancer, their families and caregivers cope. Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer Opportunity ID: 3288 Description of Duties: As the Volunteer Engagement Lead, you are responsible for recruiting volunteers for events leading up to the Run and on Run weekend. Working with fellow committee members, you determine how many event volunteers are needed and build a community outreach plan to engage volunteers. Through the management of your location's Run volunteer email account, driving registration of volunteers on the website, and giving updates to the committee at each meeting, you will excel in your role. On Run Day, you oversee volunteer schedules through volunteer sign-in, the distribution of t-shirts, redirecting volunteers as needed, verifying of hours, and thanking volunteers for their time and energy. Support and training on our online volunteer management software will be provided. Skills Required The ability to work independently and as a member of a team Comfortable in a leadership role and a passion for building relationships Regular access to a computer and comfortable navigating email and web platforms Strong organizational and time management skills Passionate about the breast cancer cause Skills Gained/Related Careers Contributing to the organization's vision of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer Developing volunteer management and communication skills Working collaboratively with like-minded volunteers in the community Building relationships in your community Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Evening , Weekend , Remote Volunteering Monthly committee meetings from May to July and biweekly in August and September Weekly tasks averaging 3-5 hours per week depending on the scope of tasks and time of year Attendance and leadership role at Run events/opportunities leading up to & including Run Day Location of volunteer opportunity: Brandon Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace Organization will provide: Training/Orientation How To Apply Online: www.volunteercancer.ca/s/volunteer-job/a0TN300000wdQ4kMAE/vjtb-rftccibc-27-mb-volunteer-engagement-brandon?language=en_US Closing Date: Oct 5, 2026