Ovarian Cancer Canada cultivates the legacy and mandate of our founding partners to support all Canadians affected by ovarian cancer and to increase awareness of the disease among the general public and health care professionals.
Our volunteer roles fall into four categories:
- Programs
- Communications
- Administration
- Fundraising
Programs
Listen to the Whispers Presenter
"Listen to the Whispers” is an enormously successful education and awareness program that was created by Ovarian Cancer Canada to educate the general public.
This free, 60-minute program is delivered by volunteers at the community level - at community centres, in the workplace, places of worship, etc. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, risks and preventative factors of ovarian cancer.
As a presenter, a training session will be arranged that will provide you with the materials and information necessary to deliver presentations to various groups.
Listen to the Whispers Coordinator
As Coordinator, you will contact local organizations, businesses and groups within your community to arrange speaking engagements for Listen to the Whispers presenters. You may also assist with event co-ordination, materials preparation, distribution and advertising.
Information Table Volunteer
As an information volunteer, you will staff booths and/or information tables in a variety of venues to distribute information, raise awareness, and answer questions about Ovarian Cancer Canada’s programs.
Survivors Teaching Students
Ovarian cancer survivors and/or members of their family raise awareness about ovarian cancer in the classrooms of future healthcare professionals by sharing their stories about being diagnosed with the disease. Training will be provided to all presenters.
To apply, please complete our online Volunteer application, or contact your regional office.
Communications
Speaker’s Bureau
Volunteers speak on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Speaking engagements may involve providing media interviews, acting as an emcee or local spokesperson, and/or sharing your personal journey at an event. Training is provided and adapted for the specific engagement.
Communications Specialists
Communications volunteers have experience in marketing, communications, PR, media, writing or government relations. You will provide hands-on assistance with initiatives involving awareness, marketing, media and/or promotion.
To apply, please complete our online Volunteer application, or contact your regional office.
Administration
Office Assistant
Assisting with administrative tasks is a great help to Ovarian Cancer Canada's staff. The responsibilities will vary and include; mailings, compiling resource packages, and/or performing data entry, research, telephone reception activities, etc.
To apply, please complete our online Volunteer application, or contact your regional office.
Fundraising
Community Fundraising Events
Community fundraising events are initiated by any individual, community group, service club or business external to Ovarian Cancer Canada that wishes to raise money through a planned activity. Events or projects are designed, managed independently and delivered by community volunteers. Funds raised through community fundraising events are donated to Ovarian Cancer Canada in support of our mission.
Community events and projects include golf tournaments, bake sales, concerts, galas, garage sales, selling artwork or jewellery, etc.
Signature Events
Ovarian Cancer Canada has developed several annual Signature Events:
- Winners Walk of Hope
- Celebrate the Women in Our Lives
- Ladies Golf Classic
These events are planned by committed volunteers from across the country who join Ovarian Cancer Canada staff in a committee member role. Committee tasks vary depending on the event, but may include:
- Event Chair/Co-Chair
- Registration Chair
- Volunteer Chair
- Event Logistics Chair
- Players’ Chair
- Ticket Sales Chair
- Entertainment Chair
- Promotions Chair
- Sponsorship Chair
- Prizing Chair
- Members at Large
- and more
Event volunteers are also needed on the day of the event to help with various tasks such as: set up, greeter, registration, silent auction, selling raffle tickets, etc.
For more information, please download our Fun in Fundraising brochure or email communityevents@ovariancanada.org.
Winners Walk of Hope
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Every year, on the first Sunday after Labour Day, The Winners Walk of Hope takes place in 15 cities across Canada to promote awareness of the disease and raise funds in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada. The Winners Walk of Hope is wholly volunteer and community-driven; and each local coordinator and committee is integral to its success. Walk committees are comprised of 10 to 12 volunteers under the leadership of two Co-Chairs and supported by Ovarian Cancer Canada. Please find below a list of volunteer roles that are required at each of the 15 Walk locations.
Committee Volunteer Roles:
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Brochure Distribution Coordinator
- Participant Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
- Registration Coordinator
- Finance Coordinator
- VIP Coordinator
- Entertainment Coordinator
- Rental Coordinator
- Marshalling Coordinator
- Food and Beverage Coordinator
- Prize Patrol Coordinator
- Public Relations and Media Coordinator
- Sponsorship Coordinator
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Winners Walk of Hope please fill out the volunteer application form. If you have any additional questions about volunteer opportunities for the Winners Walk of Hope please e-mail us at info@winnerswalkofhope.ca.
We are grateful for the awareness, time commitment and financial support all of our volunteers provide. As a volunteer fundraiser, you are an Ovarian Cancer Canada Ambassador spreading messages of hope and awareness to your community.
Mini Winners Walk of Hope
A Mini Winners Walk of Hope is an event that is initiated, managed and delivered by individuals, community groups, service clubs or businesses outside of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Mini Walks are often set-up in smaller cities that are not within close proximity to one of the National Walk locations. A Mini Walk can take place on the same Sunday in September as the National Winners Walk of Hope or at any other time during the year.
All of the money raised from Mini Walks is donated directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada.
If you are interested in learning more or setting up your own Mini Winners Walk of Hope please contact Claudia Connor at cconnor@ovariancanada.org.
For more information, please visit www.winnerswalkofhope.ca