Director Community Engagement - CIBC Run for the Cure Leadership Volunteering - Winnipeg
| Organization Details | |
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| 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. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6197 |
| Description of Duties: | As the Run Director, Community Engagement, you will be responsible for: • Providing training, leadership and guidance to your team of Community Engagement volunteers (4-6 people, depending on site size). • Supporting the Community Engagement Leads in developing local engagement strategies. • Ensuring all important Community Engagement tasks are completed as per the timeline outlined in the critical path. • Working to ensure your event meets local revenue and participant targets. • Leading virtual and in person committee meetings with your fellow Run Director, Logistics. (generally bi-weekly to monthly). • Meeting regularly with your CCS staff partner and Run Director, Logistics. • Reviewing the CIBC Run for the Cure Minimum Standards and ensuring all committee initiatives abide by CCS best practices. • Supporting the interviewing and onboarding of new Community Engagement volunteers. |
| Skills Required: | You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation, time management, and experience leading others. Knowledge and/or experience in any of the role responsibilities is considered an asset. Must be 18+ to apply. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | 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. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Remote Volunteering This is an 8-month commitment annually (April through November). • We encourage a 2-year commitment as a volunteer Run Director as this is a substantial leadership role on the committee. • Supporting committee volunteers with their role work/responsibilities (approx. 10+ hours per month). • Must be available over the event weekend. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| 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 |
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| Closing Date: | Jul 31, 2026 |
