As a community engagement leadership volunteer, you will be part of our committees of 10 to 15 volunteers who will work over the months to help us organize our fundraising events. Depending on the needs in your community, available roles could include committee lead, logistics, community outreach, volunteer lead, and social media.

  Description

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is a volunteer-led event and the largest breast cancer fundraiser in Canada.

This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026. 

As the volunteer Run Director, Community Engagement, you will be responsible for: 

• Providing training, leadership and guidance to your team of Community Engagement volunteers (4-6 people, depending on site size).  

• Supporting the Community Engagement Leads in developing local engagement strategies. 

• Ensuring all important Community Engagement tasks are completed as per the timeline outlined in the critical path.  

• Working to ensure your event meets local revenue and participant targets. 

• Leading virtual and in person committee meetings with your fellow Run Director, Logistics. (generally bi-weekly to monthly). 

• Meeting regularly with your CCS staff partner and Run Director, Logistics.  

• Reviewing the CIBC Run for the Cure Minimum Standards and ensuring all committee initiatives abide by CCS best practices. 

• Supporting the interviewing and onboarding of new Community Engagement volunteers. 

Why we need you

Your commitment will help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

  What we're looking for

You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation, time management, and experience leading others.   

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the role responsibilities is considered an asset. 

Must be 18+ to apply. Volunteer application process will occur in English in all provinces except Quebec where it will occur in French.  

  Our Investment

JOIN US and be part of the larger Run community and have the opportunity to learn and mentor as you engage with CCS staff and volunteers.

Your commitment

• This is an 8-month commitment annually (April through November). 

• We encourage a 2-year commitment as a volunteer Run Director as this is a substantial leadership role on the committee. 

• Supporting committee volunteers with their role work/responsibilities (approx. 10+ hours per month). 

• Must be available over the event weekend (October 3 & October 4).   

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