- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Fight PANCREATIC CANCER and volunteer for PurpleStride St. Louis 2016!
ORGANIZATION: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - St. Louis Affiliate
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
This year, in communities across the country, tens of thousands of people will participate in one of over fifty PurpleStride events. These events range in size from brief walks to longer timed-runs, but they all share one common goal - to end pancreatic cancer.
Come join in this day of inspiration!
PurpleStride St. Louis: a timed 5K run and 1 mile walk includes opening ceremonies, children's activities, music, refreshments and raises funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkWe have a need for volunteers between approximately 5:30 AM and 11:30 AM, with shifts that range from two hours to the whole event. To volunteer, simply go to www.purplestride.org/stlouis and register as a volunteer and then you will be sent a link to choose your volunteer task and time slot.
Available volunteer assignments:
Setup - assisting with general setup duties, may include heavy lifting
Greeter - welcoming participants and handing out purple giveaways; directing people to registration, stage, start line, etc.
Crowd Control - help make sure participants know where to be when the event starts and help with line management during registration
Registration - helping with initial registrations and distributing T-shirts and race bibs
Food & Beverage Tent - setting up area, passing out food and beverage
Purple Play Zone - helping supervise activities for children and families
Purple Store - selling Pancreatic Cancer Action Network merchandise
Water Station on Race Route - distributing water to runners and walkers along race route
Race Route - making sure walkers and runner stay on the designated course
Cleanup - general clean-up of event site, may require heavy lifting
More opportunities with The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - St. Louis Affiliate
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - St. Louis Affiliate
Location:
1500 Rosecrans Ave, Ste 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, St. Louis, MO 63110, US
Mission Statement
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
Description
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network:
1. Raises money for direct private research funding and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
2. Fills the void of information and options by giving patients and caregivers reliable, personalized information they need to make informed decisions.
3. Helps support individuals and communities all across the country work together to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network National Office is located in Manhattan Beach, CA with over 60 volunteer-run affiliates around the county, including St. Louis.
As a volunteer with the St. Louis Affiliate, you join a network of volunteers focused on advancing research, supporting patients and creating hope in five key areas:
1. Awareness
2. Media
3. Advocacy
4. Events
5. Education and Outreach
Help us create a sense of hope and community so no one has to face pancreatic cancer alone.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Forest Park, Lower Muny LotTheatre Drive (between Union & Pagoda Circle)St. Louis, MO 63110
DATE POSTED
August 12, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A