Volunteer Engagement Lead - Volunteer

Role Details

As a logistics leadership volunteer, you will be part of our organizing 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. It is a volunteer‑led event and the largest breast cancer fundraiser in Canada. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

• Work alongside all committee leads to determine volunteer requirements for event day.
• Support the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator (if applicable) in determining potential ways to recruit event day volunteers.
• Lead or collaborate with the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator (if applicable) to actively promote the event day volunteer needs within your community.
• Manage all event volunteers using the volunteer portal, including confirming role fill rate, confirming volunteers to their registered shift, and communicating their confirmed details via email.
• Manage volunteer check‑in for set‑up and event day.
• Oversee all event day volunteers on event day.
• Access to a computer is required.

Your commitment will help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

• Passion for the breast cancer cause.
• Well‑connected in your community and enjoy event planning.
• Positive attitude, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a solid sense of self‑motivation and time management.
• Knowledge or experience in any of the role responsibilities is considered an asset.

Must be 18+to apply.

Volunteer application process will occur in English in all provinces except Quebec where it will occur in French.

• 6‑month commitment (May through October).
• Attend local committee meetings (generally bi‑weekly to monthly).
• Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 6‑8hours per month with increased workload August&September).
• Must be available over the event weekend (October3&October4).

CCS is dedicated to equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process.

Employees and volunteers are not permitted to smoke in or around CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.