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🐾 Volunteer with Paws for a Cause! 🐾Looking to make a difference in your community while being part of an uplifting, fun-filled event? Join us as a volunteer for Paws for a Cause in support of Samaritan House!About Samaritan HouseSamaritan House is a transitional housing and support program dedicated to helping women and children rebuild their lives after experiencing abuse and domestic violence. We provide safe housing, resources, and compassionate support to empower families as they move toward independence and stability. Every dollar raised at Paws for a Cause directly supports these life-changing programs.The EventThis event brings together animal lovers, families, and local businesses for a day of community and connection. We can’t do it without amazing volunteers like you!How You Can HelpThere are several volunteer roles available based on your interests and availability, including:Helping with registrationAssisting at activity stationsSupporting vendorsManaging rafflesSetup and tear-down crewWhy Volunteer with Us?Support women and children rebuilding their lives.Be part of a positive, community-driven event.Gain event experience.Meet incredible people (and lots of adorable dogs!).If you’re interested in joining us, please reach out and let us know your availability. Your time and support truly make a difference.Together, we can create a safe and hopeful future, one paw at a time. 🐶💛

About Bladder Cancer CanadaBladder Cancer Canada is the first and only Canadian patient advocacy organization dedicated to bladder cancer issues.Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) is committed to providing comprehensive support, raising awareness, and funding crucial research initiatives. As a national charitable non-profit organization, BCC plays a vital role in supporting patients and their loved ones by offering platforms for education, connection and shared experiences.Through our initiatives, we ensure that individuals facing a bladder cancer diagnosis have access to resources, information and support services. Our unwavering dedication to raising awareness fosters understanding within the community and aims to raise awareness of symptoms among the public and the medical community. We also actively contribute to advancing medical knowledge and treatment options by funding research projects.By addressing the multifaceted needs of patients, promoting awareness and investing in research, Bladder Cancer Canada stands as a beacon of support for both patients and their loved ones nationwide.Role: As a volunteer Walk Event Coordinator, working closely with the National Development Manager, you will be responsible for organizing all aspects of planning and executing a regional walk for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer in your community.Qualifications:A reliable and dependable team leaderStrong project management skills and or event planning skillsA critical thinker with an ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and dutiesExcellent communication skillsFundraising experience is an assetKnowledge of bladder cancer or Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer (personal or otherwise) is an assetResponsibilities:Meet with National Development Manager on a regular basis to coordinate and execute all phases of hosting a walk in your community on September 19 or 20, 2026 (monthly calls and/or national walk meetings).Recruit volunteers and/or a planning committee as requiredOrganize regular meetings with your committee/volunteersSecure a location for the walk, ensuring all paperwork is completedAct as a liaison between the Bladder Cancer Canada and your local volunteers and community membersActively promote the walk in your community and secure sponsorships/donationsMaintain records of your planning activitiesOversee and supervise all aspects of the event day (must be on-site that day)Training:General BCC Volunteer OrientationWalk Lead Welcome PackageMonthly calls, quarterly national walk meetings, monthly video updates, and extensive support provided by National Development Manager Time Commitment & Location:Work from home8-month term (Event held in September)2-3 hours per week (volunteers to set their own schedule with higher time commitment closer to the event)Benefits to volunteers:Opportunity to learn more about bladder cancer and to share knowledge and experienceStrengthen and build a community for bladder cancer patients and their loved onesOpportunity to develop and practice event planning and communication skillsRaising essential funds to support bladder cancer researchOpportunity to meet new people and networkPlease submit you application (resume, cover letter) to justink@bladdercancercanada.org by May 1 2026. In your email confirm that you live in Barrie and let us know if you have any event experience.