Challenge for Life Finish Line Cheer Team
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | CancerCare Manitoba |
| Address: | 675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9 |
| Website: | http://cancercare.mb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | CancerCare Manitoba is the provincially mandated cancer agency tasked with providing cancer services to the people of Manitoba. CCMB is responsible for providing care, treatment and support across the entire cancer service spectrum - from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care, and palliation or end of life care. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5281 |
| Description of Duties: | CancerCare Manitoba Foundation is looking for volunteers for their biggest fundraising event, Challenge for Life, on Saturday June 1st at Assiniboine Park. They are looking for individuals, groups, and families to cheer on participants as they push through the final moments of their 20k or 5k walk. A celebration of funds raised, physical challenges met, and the coming together of community to change the course of cancer in our province, this crew is essential to their event. |
| Skills Required: | Volunteers must be friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to stand for several hours in an outdoor setting. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Opportunity to support and impact those living with cancer and their families. Give back to the community and make a difference. |
| Age: | 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Flexible Hours The walkers will return between 9:30-2:30. Volunteers can stay for at least 4 hours within that time. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - River Heights |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Group - large, corporate and schools Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Require childcare Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation Breakfast and Lunch |
| How to Apply: |
Email: acoleman6@cancercare.mb.ca Phone: 204-927-5430 |
| Closing Date: | May 27, 2024 |
