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Volunteer

It takes all of us to take on cancer. Volunteer with us.

Volunteer with us

From coast to coast, volunteers are the heart of the Canadian Cancer Society. When you give your time, you become part of a powerful collective working to support all Canadians affected by all cancers.

Whether you're helping at events, supporting fundraising efforts, supporting our services or offering a compassionate presence, your contribution makes a real difference.

Your gift of time can make a difference

CIBC Run for the Cure

With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer,  CIBC Run for the Cure is a volunteer-led event and the largest breast cancer fundraiser in Canada. Your commitment can make a difference in more than 50 sites across the country. Get involved now!

Wheels of Hope

For people who live with cancer, transportation to treatments can be a challenge. You can help by providing rides for those who need important treatments. Volunteer to drive 1 to 2 times per week in your community. We have opportunities throughout the country. Specific requirements apply. Become a volunteer driver today!

RIOT

The Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT) is a volunteer group within the Canadian Cancer Society composed of research trainees dedicated to bridging the gap between cancer research and the public.

Relay for Life

Bringing the community together, symbolizing perseverance, hope, and solidarity in order to support all those affected by cancer—that is the purpose of Relay for Life.

Join the volunteer committee and create this momentum in your community!

Lodges

Help make a difference at our cancer lodges. Our lodges are welcoming homes away from home for people with cancer who need to travel to receive treatment. Volunteer at the front desk, as a porter, shuttle van driver, or in the wigroom, where guests find wigs and breast prostheses.

Bring hope and care to those who need it most, join us and sign up to volunteer today!

Cancer Experience Panel

Have you had cancer or cared for someone who has? Share your insights through our Cancer Experience Panel and help shape programs, services, and policies that reflect real-world needs

Celebrating our volunteers

Volunteering is a meaningful way to get involved in your community. A community united by hope and the desire to make a difference. Every step counts. Every voice inspires. Become a volunteer and be part of the change.
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