Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia (Relay for Life – Event Experience Chair – Dartmouth)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together communities, united by the same goal of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. These events are also an opportunity to celebrate those who live and have lived in the face of cancer and those moving past cancer. Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is an unforgettable event! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Leads the event day operations – focusing on logistics and participant experience -Prepare all operational plans for pre-event and event day -Works collaboratively with Community Engagement chair, and other leads SKILLS SOUGHT -Ability to manage a team -Strategic -Dynamic -Leadership -Attention to detail -Innovative -Public Speaking -Persuasive -Organized -Connected in the community TIME COMMITMENT – November – July WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteers are critical to our accomplishments and we wouldn’t be able to support, inform and empower those touched by cancer without you. Contact Kim Williams Kim.Williams@ns.cancer.ca 902-423-3360 Thank you for your interest in joining the Canadian Cancer Society