Hope Engagement Lead

Hope Engagement Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Leadership Volunteering - Winnipeg 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: 5316 Description of Duties As a leadership volunteer, you will be part of our committees of 10 to 15 volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media. 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 5, 2025. As the volunteer Hope Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for: Developing a Participant of Hope outreach strategy to increase participation. Creating a meaningful and memorable event experience for Participants of Hope Designing a fun, engaging, and inclusive Hope Lounge, in collaboration with the Run Day Experience Lead and Sponsorship Lead Communicating with registered Participants of Hope throughout the event season. Identifying Participant of Hope storytellers and/or spokespeople. Connecting with the Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBC) Team in your local community Participants of Hope include breast cancer survivors, people living with breast cancer, people living with metastatic breast cancer (mBC), and those who carry a genetic risk for the disease (BRCA1 or BRCA2). Skills Required 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 Communication and interpersonal skills A strong sense of self-motivation and time management. Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct. 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 This is a 6-month commitment (May through October). Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly). Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month). Must be available over the event weekend. Skills Gained/Related Careers Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Remote Volunteering Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg 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: Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2 Suite 511, 428 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2 Please note our team works a hybrid model; appointments are highly encouraged as we are not always in the office. Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr