Are you looking to work with a team and give back to your community?

Join the Border Relay For Life Committee and make a difference while gaining invaluable experience working on a flagship community event!

About Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

CCNSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

About the role

This is an exciting volunteer role to join a collaborative team and will support in the delivery of Border Relay For Life.

Relay for Life is a wonderful event where everyone in the community can unite in the vision of a cancer free future. It is a day filled with fun, festivities, and raises vital funds and awareness for Cancer Council’s research, prevention, and support services.

  Volunteers are a key part of Relay for Life — without volunteers, Relay wouldn't be the successful event it is! When you become a member of the Committee, you will work together with your fellow committee members and your Cancer Council staff partner to bring together the Relay event in both the lead up to and on event day. There are a wide variety of areas across Relay For Life, and there are multiple roles available.

  Responsibilities of this role

• Attend monthly committee meetings in the lead up to the event and more frequent committee meetings in the two months before the event
• Work with other committee members to achieve the overall targets for the event including participant registration, team registrations, fundraising, sponsorship, and community support.
• Working with the Cancer Council staff member, identify a role or tasks within the committee suitable to your skill sets and interests
• Read the Guidebook relevant to your role on the committee once selected
• Communicate regularly with other committee members
• Respond to emails and calls and any other requests from the Cancer Council staff partner and your fellow committee members
• Promote Relay to your networks including friends, family and co-workers
• Assist with recruiting teams, Survivors and Carer's to the event
• Commitment to volunteering and working as a team member

About You

• Knowledge of the local area in which the Relay is held
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate within a team environment.
• Good organisational skills, including punctuality
• Experience in the particular area of the committee in which you intend to work
• Experience in working with committees and/or events experience would be desirable

About the Benefits

• Volunteer for a great organisation working towards a cancer-free future.
• Be part of a dynamic team that works with community and our supporters.
• Learn new skills, gain valuable work experience, and apply your professional skills to work that makes a difference.
• You’ll have access to our benefits, including a 15% discount at our retail stores across NSW, exclusive health insurance benefits and much more.
• Volunteer in an organisation that is recognised for Voice Project's 2021 “Best Workplace” and “Change Champion" Award.

How to apply:

Why wait! Apply online and you will receive instructions on how to send your application to us.

For further information regarding this role, please first apply and you will be provided with contact details. (Seek policy).

For more information about volunteering and Cancer Council NSW, please go to our website.