ACS CAN Leadership Volunteer - Southcentral Alaska
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc. Alaska
Please visit the new page to apply.
ACS CAN Alaska is selecting leadership volunteers to assist our state efforts by engaging in community organizing and advocacy.
Term: The term for a ACS CAN Leadership Volunteer is one year, renewable by mutual agreement with staff partner.
Time Commitment: This is a year-round position. The time commitment will vary from month-to-month depending on the status of state and federal legislative campaigns. Telecommuting option available.
Position Summary: An ACS CAN Leadership Volunteer is committed to serve as an organizer and advocate in the community and assist with staff and team members to implement state and federal campaigns.
Responsibilities: Working closely with your staff partner, regional leads and the state lead ambassador, ACS CAN Leadership Volunteer are responsible to:- Assist regional leads and the state lead ambassador with contacting members of Alaska's congressional delegation and State elected officials.
- Volunteer at community events, including Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
- Recruit additional volunteers to participate in the team’s activities and take on leadership roles as needed.
- Implement and participate in federal and state level legislative activities.
- Assist in planning and implementation of ACS CAN fund-raising activities.
- Provide testimony on ACS CAN supported bills during the legislative session.
- Committed to the fight against cancer through effective public policy change
- Willing and capable of communicating appropriately with elected officials, other ACS volunteers, and the community.
- Training provided by ACS CAN and Division staff
- Volunteer resources (government relations issue updates, talking points, etc.)
- Alaska Government Relations Director
- Alaska Grassroots Manager
- State Lead Ambassador
- Regional Leads
For more information: Contact Heather Aronno, Alaska Grassroots Manager at heather.aronno@cancer.org or 907-273-2069.
To Apply: Go to https://www.fightcancer.org/take-action/volunteer-acs-can
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About American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc. Alaska
Location:
3851 Piper Street, Suite U240, Anchorage, AK 99508, US
Mission Statement
If we are to end suffering and death from cancer, it won't just happen in the doctor's office or research lab. This movement must start at the statehouse and in Congress. And, it will be led by volunteers - regular people whose lives have been impacted by cancer - rallying together to demand change from their elected officials. We are the organization empowering volunteers to do just that - influence change and impact the future of cancer. From gaining dramatic increases in funding for cancer research to ensuring all Americans have access to cancer care, our work is saving lives and leading to new innovative breakthroughs in how to fight this disease.
Description
Here at ACS CAN Alaska, we fight for laws that help cancer patients and prevent cancer. We do this with the help of dedicated volunteers from all across our state. Join us in making a difference for Alaskans now and for years to come!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Lobbying
- Relationship Building
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- varies, 5-10 hours per month