Communications Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Leadership Volunteering - Winnipeg

Organization Details
Organization Name: Canadian Cancer Society
Address: Winnipeg MB
Website: https://support.cancer.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=RFLY_NW_homepage&s_locale=en_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: 5318
   
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.


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 5, 2025.


As the volunteer Communications Lead, you will be responsible for:


• Building and executing a local marketing and media relations plan to promote the CIBC Run for the Cure across multiple channels, using CCS and CIBC-approved materials.


• Ensuring all locally driven marketing, communications, and branding abide by the CIBC Run for the Cure Visual Identity Guidelines (VIGs) and CCS Writing Manual.


• Leveraging the Media Toolkit to promote the CIBC Run for the Cure to local media outlets.


• Developing a social media strategy to promote the CIBC Run for the Cure, in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator (if applicable).


• Ensuring all social media responsibilities are completed if the Social Media Coordinator role remains vacant.

   
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. A strong



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 (bi-weekly to monthly).


• Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 4-6 hours per month).


• Must be available over the event weekend.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening
Weekend
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
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Oct 5, 2026