Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Silicon Valley 2019 - Volunteers Needed!!

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The American Cancer Society would not be successful without the help of our generous donors and volunteers. Because of you, we've been able to fund life-saving breast cancer research studies, crucial patient care programs, and education and prevention initiatives that have helped thousands of people across the globe. That's why it's so important to participate in your Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and fundraise - because when you do, you help save lives from breast cancer.

Sign up now. Email: SiliconValleyCAStrides@cancer.org

Volunteer Check-in/Hospitality

Shift Times Available:

Shift 1: 6:00am - 10:00am 10 volunteers needed

Shift 2: 7:30am - 12:30pm 10 volunteers needed

Volunteer Hospitality Escorts: 6:00am - 10:00am 15 volunteers needed

Description: You will support American Cancer Society staff in welcoming and checking in our volunteers. Position will include directing volunteers to sign in, giving them their event Volunteer t-shirt, offering coffee and snacks, giving basic directions, keeping volunteers focused and busy, and being a messenger if needed. Escort volunteers will help direct volunteers, specifically Route Volunteers to their shuttles or to their marked assignments.

Water Station

Shift Times Available:
Station 1: 7:30am - 11:00pm 10 volunteers needed

Station 2: 7:30am - 12:30pm 10 volunteers needed

Description: You will be one of several volunteers working at one of our three water stops along the route. You will help in setting up the water station, pouring and offering water to our walk participants, ensuring water cups are composted, discarding trash, bagging empty water containers, and replacing toilet paper in the portable bathrooms. Assistance will also be needed in dismantling the water station and packaging extra supplies. We need volunteers who have the stamina to hand out water and stand for several hours without tiring. The water station volunteers witness thousands of participants pass by and serve as a great resource for not only refreshment, but encouragement for our many participants.

Green Team

Shift Times Available:

Shift 1: 7:30am - 9:30am 15 volunteers needed

Shift 2: 9:30am - 1:30pm 25 volunteers needed

Shift 4: 11:00pm - 2:00pm 10 volunteers needed

Description: Help keep our park clean and our event green! You will be responsible for helping pick up debris, composting, recycling, and making the walk as environmentally conscious as possible. You will be in the main part of the event, able to see all of the participants and entertainment. This is great for large groups and the environmentally minded!

Cheerleaders (Oval)

Shift Times Available:

Shift 1: 8:00am - 10:00am 20 volunteers needed (Ceremonial Cheer)

Shift 2: 7:15am - 10:30am 60 volunteers needed

Shift 3: 9:00am - 11:30am 45 volunteers needed

Description: Bring your enthusiasm and outgoing personality! Plan to cheer on and encourage the walk participants at both the Start and Finish lines. We’re looking for high energy & strong voices! Please note that you’ll be on your feet during the event so comfortable shoes are a must. Great for groups!

Dedication Station

Shift Times Available: 7:30am - 11:30am 15 volunteers needed

Description: Help us reward our $1,000 fundraising teams with blue ribbons, recognize our Pacesetters and provide an area where people can complete their in-honor and in-memory walk stickers. Your enthusiasm and willingness to thank these individuals for going above and beyond will help us motivate them to continue their support.

Route Volunteers

Shift Times Available:

Setup Crew: 6:00am - 8:30am 15 volunteers needed

Shift 1: 6:30am - 11:00am 80 volunteers needed

Shift 2: 7:30am - 11:30am 100 volunteers needed

Shift 3: 8:30am - 12:30pm 80 volunteers needed

Description: One of our most needed areas! Setup Crew provides logistics support for the event by delivering signage along the route. You will help set up the cones and delineators that will keep our walkers safe. We need active volunteers able to carry and lift. Route Shifts 1-3: You will be one of the many volunteers spread out over our 3-mile route to help cheer and encourage walkers and ensure their safety from traffic. We are looking for active volunteers who can lift, move cones & delineators, and be able to stay standing throughout their shift. Some volunteers will be monitoring the intersections by directing walkers through the route, while others will be posted at key locations along the route providing encouragement and assistance to Strides walkers. Note that you will be walking or standing during the duration of your shift.

Refreshments

Shift Times Available:

Shift 1: 7:30am - 11:00am 15 volunteers needed

Shift 2: 9:30am - 1:00pm 15 volunteers needed

Description: You will be helping hand out food and water to our event participants after they finish the walk. This area requires volunteers who can lift large gallons of water and be enthusiastic!

Strides Shop

Shift Times Available:

Shift 1: 7:00am - 12:00pm 8 volunteers needed

Shift 2: 7:30am - 1:00pm 8 volunteers needed

Description: You will be working with American Cancer Society staff and other volunteers to help sell items at the walk. One tent of staff and volunteers will be selling T-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts. Need friendly and fast helpers able to move boxes of shirts and hats as needed and keep customer lines short and organized. Some will be seated and others will be standing. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.


Hope Starts Here / Survivor Tent

Shift Times Available:

Shift 1: 7:00am - 11:00am 10 volunteers needed

Shift 2: 8:30am - 12:30pm 10 volunteers needed

ACS CAN Clipboard Brigade: 7:30am - 12:00pm 10 volunteers needed

Description: Are you a cancer survivor? Are you someone who is familiar with American Cancer Society programs and services? Are you a volunteer with a Society program? Help us welcome survivors and introduce Society programs and volunteer opportunities to walkers at the event. You’ll be helping Survivors receive their survivor gift and involve them in activities to honor them and caregivers. You’ll also provide information about Society programs and services.

Youth Tent

Shift Times Available: £ 7:30am - 12:30pm 10 volunteers needed

Description: We will have kids activities to help youth understand the risks of cancer. We need people who enjoy playing games and teaching our younger generation how to eat healthy, stay fit and reduce their risk of cancer.

Clean-Up Crew

Shift Times Available: 11:00pm - 3:00pm 30 volunteers needed

Description: Help our Making Strides team clean up after the event. You will go out on the route and help bring back all the event supplies and signs. We are looking for active volunteers who can lift, move cones & delineators, and be able to stay standing the majority of the shift. Great for groups, like a fraternity or an athletic team.

Team Photo Area

Shift Times Available: 7:30am - 11:30am 3 volunteers needed

Description: We need volunteers to bring teams to our photo area and take team photos with our Photographer.

Pink Chair

Shift Times Available: 7:30am - 11:30am 3 volunteers needed

Description: Volunteers help teams and individuals take photos at the Big Pink Chair.