American Cancer Society Knoxville Volunteer Recruiter

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Do you like connecting people in your community to opportunities, networks and groups? Do you recognize talent in others? The American Cancer Society wants your help to get the word out about our volunteer transportation program, which helps cancer patients with limited or no transportation get to treatment.

Responsibilities:

Represent the Society in the community and focus on the recruitment of new volunteers for programs such as Road To Recovery, ultimately helping more patients get to their treatment.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Use existing networks to share volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers
• Ask individuals, groups, and local leaders to volunteer with the American Cancer Society and/or to share volunteer opportunities in their networks.
• Identify and approach community service organizations, places of worship, schools, etc. with volunteer needs and opportunities. (remove or reword if using option 1)
• Attend community events to recruit volunteers. Coordinate with staff partners and existing volunteers to provide testimonials.
• Distribute promotional materials, such as flyers, videos, etc.
• Answer questions about volunteer roles and requirements with prospects.
• Connect prospects to staff partners and training.

Training is provided about the American Cancer Society, volunteer transportation program Road To Recovery, as well as other Society volunteer opportunities that may be a better fit for someone interested in fighting cancer in your community.