Fundraising

Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. Join the Society in planning an event you will never forget as we work to make cancer history. Relay for Life committee members attend monthly meetings. Four Relay's take place in Niagara - West Niagara (May 28th), Fort Erie (June 11th), St. Catharines (June 18th) and Niagara Falls (Sept 17th). -People skills -Networking, working with others -Organizational skills -Orientation and ongoing staff support -Position specific guidebook provided -Have fun planning an incredible event -Meet new people and expand your network -Work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers

Office volunteers; Leadership Roles; Event Day Assistance in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton Counties. Office is located in Peterborough. Office Volunteers need computer experience or experience dealing with money.

Did you know you have cancer-fighting powers? Well, you do. Volunteers are needed to visit neighbours and collect donations during the month of April. You can canvass your street or another of your choice. Three hours to you, a lifetime to a cancer survivor. -Basic conversational English -Minimal orientation required -Online orientation available -Meet new people in your community -Have fun using your cancer-fighting powers

Event Promoters will be asked to assist in spreading the word about The Arthritis Society's "More Than Just Desserts" Gala event on March 28, 2010 at St. George's Hall in Waterloo ON. This can include the distribution of posters in the community, presenting sponsorship opportunities to your business network, speaking about the event and the Arthritis Society to social groups, promoting the event to friends and family via Facebook, anything that helps increase the number of people who attend this event!

This assignment has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following: • Welcome and serve refreshment items to donors upon their arrival from the donation area • Observe donors and alert clinic staff of adverse reactions • Assist donors to feel both valued and appreciated for their donation • Encourage and recognize donor participation in CBS initiatives, as appropriate • Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements • Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures Friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills • Excellent listening skills • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment • Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people • Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations • Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations • Professional in manner and appearance • Reliable and punctual Opportunity to contribute to Canada’s blood system by assisting donors to feel valued and appreciated for their donation • Satisfaction of knowing your efforts are helping save lives and improving the quality of life of those requiring blood and blood products • Meet and interact with a variety of people • Other specific benefits as determined by centre