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Jun 14
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Jun 14
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06:30 AM
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02:00 PM
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Come volunteer for a good cause while enjoying nature in the process! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding its annual Great Strides walk in the Inland Empire area at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 6:30AM to 2:00PM. MISSION Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. Over the past 35 years, this walk has supported the organization's mission to cure cystic fibrosis and raise awareness for this rare, genetic, life-shortening disease that makes it difficult to breathe and shortens lives. IMPACT The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure. Volunteers are the backbone of our events and we are always excited to cultivate new relationships within the community. Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF while engaging with an inspiring group of individuals. We need volunteers on the day of the event to help things run smoothly. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES SHIFT A: 6:30AM- 9:30AM Place plastic table covers on tables, set-up chairs, fold t-shirts, prep breakfast snacks, place signs along the walk path, assist vendors with carrying supplies to their booths, put balloons on tents, assist with silent auction set up, and more. SHIFT B: 8:00AM- 11:00AM Prep breakfast snacks, place signs along the walk path, assist vendors with carrying supplies to their booths, put balloons on tents, assist with silent auction set up, and more. SHIFT C: 11:00AM- 2:00PM Assist with silent auction check out and breakdown; Remove plastic table covers and put them in the trash; fold up chairs; pack left-over t-shirts and supplies in boxes; assist staff organize and load supplies in staff vehicles; empty water tubs; assist with trash removal. REQUIREMENTS * Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. Attire: Please wear close-toed shoes and casual or athletic attire. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the entire time listed, please let me know because we can find a time that works for you. You are also welcome to sign up for multiple shifts. Questions? Contact Cambrey at cwhite@cff.org.
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025
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May 18
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May 18
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06:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Come volunteer for a good cause near the ocean in Huntington Beach! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding its annual Great Strides walk in the Orange County area at PCH & Huntington St. in Huntington Beach on Saturday, May 18th, 2025 from 6:00AM to 2:00PM. MISSION Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. Over the past 35 years, this walk has supported the organization's mission to cure cystic fibrosis and raise awareness for this rare, genetic, life-shortening disease that makes it difficult to breathe and shortens lives. IMPACT The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure. Volunteers are the backbone of our events and we are always excited to cultivate new relationships within the community. Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF while engaging with an inspiring group of individuals. We need volunteers on the day of the event to help things run smoothly. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES SHIFT A: 6:00 am to 9:00 am Set- up Volunteers Place plastic table covers on tables, set-up chairs, fold t-shirts, prep breakfast snacks, place signs along the walk path, assist vendors with carrying supplies to their booths, put balloons on tents, and more. SHIFT B: 7:30 am to 10:30 am Activity Booth Volunteers - First Shift Pass out t-shirts to guests; host the wheel of fun game and give away prizes to children; host the info station and pass out beads; host games such as cornhole, soccer kick, etc.; help set-up for lunch. SHIFT C: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Activity Booth Volunteers - Second Shift Host the wheel of fun game and give away prizes to children; host the popcorn station and encourage guests to take free popcorn; refill water buckets; host games such as cornhole, soccer kick, etc.; help serve lunch. SHIFT D: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Clean-up / Strike Crew Remove plastic table covers and put them in the trash; fold up chairs; pack left-over t-shirts and supplies in boxes; assist staff organize and load supplies in staff vehicles; empty water tubs; assist with trash removal.
Date Posted: Feb 13, 2025
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May 31
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May 31
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07:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Long Beach, CA 90815
Come volunteer for a good cause while enjoying scenic nature in the process! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding its annual Great Strides walk in Long Beach at El Dorado East Regional Park in Long Beach on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 from 7:00AM to 2:00PM. MISSION Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. Over the past 35 years, this walk has supported the organization's mission to cure cystic fibrosis and raise awareness for this rare, genetic, life-shortening disease that makes it difficult to breathe and shortens lives. IMPACT The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure. Volunteers are the backbone of our events and we are always excited to cultivate new relationships within the community. Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF while engaging with an inspiring group of individuals. We need volunteers on the day of the event to help things run smoothly. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES SHIFT A: 7:00AM- 11:00AM General Responsibilities: Unloading Truck, Setup, Registration, Running Activity Tables, Distributing Breakfast SHIFT B: 11:00AM- 2:00PM General Responsibilities: Cleanup, Distributing Lunch, Pulling Route Signs, Takedown, Loading Truck. REQUIREMENTS * Any volunteer under the age of 18 will need to bring and have signed by a parent/guardian a Volunteer Agreement & Release for Minors. Attire: Please wear close-toed shoes and casual or athletic attire. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the entire time listed, please let me know because we can find a time that works for you. You are also welcome to sign up for multiple shifts. Questions? Contact Cambrey at cwhite@cff.org.
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025
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May 18
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May 18
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06:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Join Quiksilver celebrity pro-surfer and event ambassador, Reef McIntosh, at this year's 5th annual Paddle for CF surf event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Saturday, May 18th in Huntington Beach from 6AM to 12PM. Paddle for CF brings surfers and paddlers together as they compete while raising funds and awareness for a cure for cystic fibrosis. MISSION The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES SHIFT A: 6:00AM-9:00 AM Set up for Paddle for CF- Heavy lifting and moving items onto the beach SHIFT B: 9:00 AM-12:00PM Break down for Paddle for CF- Heavy lifting and moving items off of the beach **We will need a lot of volunteer support for the set up and breakdown of Paddle. During the Paddle for CF event, if there are limited volunteer tasks, we may move some volunteers to Orange County Great Strides for support depending on the needs at that time (the events are right next to each other).
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025
