Director Community Engagement - Volunteer at Canadian Cancer Society

Role Details As a community engagement 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 Run Director, Community Engagement, you will be responsible for:

• Providing 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.
• Co-hosting committee meetings with your fellow Run Director, Logistics.
• Meeting regularly with your CCS staff partner and Run Director, Logistics.
• Reviewing the CIBC Run for the Cure Minimum Standards and ensure all committee initiatives abide by CCS best practices.
• Supporting the onboarding of new Community Engagement volunteers.

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.

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)
• Attend local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly)
• Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 8+ hours per month)
• Must be available over the event weekend (October 4 & October 5)