Current Volunteer Opportunities

New to volunteering at Gilda’s Club?

Volunteers make our program of free psychosocial cancer support possible, and our program is growing every day. To learn about becoming a volunteer, visit our Volunteer Account page and submit a volunteer application.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SHARE YOUR TIME AND TALENT AS PART OF THE GILDA’S CLUB COMMUNITY:

BECOME A CLUBHOUSE VOLUNTEER Our volunteer team is the heart of Gilda’s Club, and there are lots of opportunities to join in. 

VOLUNTEER AS A GROUP A great chance for your corporate or civic organization’s team to make a difference in the lives of others—and have fun! 

HELP WITH OUTREACH Be a champion and spread the word about Gilda’s Club throughout the community.

JOIN THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BOARD Be a part of this motivated and creative group of young movers and shakers.

Special Volunteer Opportunities

Contact our Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator Renee Anderson (952.767.2591) to learn more about our current opportunities or to apply.

Medical Advisory Board Member

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Provide thoughtful leadership in up-to-date cancer care and delivery
  • Recognize, support, and promote the importance of the psychosocial component in cancer care
  • Become a spokesperson on behalf of Gilda’s Club within your own organization, association, and/or network.
  • Refer people with cancer and their families to Gilda’s Club for support, education, and lifestyle services
  • Provide visionary direction on current services we offer or recommendations for prospective services
  • Participate in formal educational sessions as subject-matter experts within your specialty field, or alternatively, refer another expert from your organization or specialty
  • Attend the Medical Advisory Board meeting three times a year.
  • Promote the financial support of Gilda’s Club, either through a personal gift or by circulating Gilda’s Club mission to individuals or organizations with the interest and capacity to support Gilda’s Club financially.
  • Provide your biography that comprises educational background, degrees achieved, professional society membership, or any other relevant information that may be used for future promotional materials.

SKILLS:          

  • Recognition as a leader in the field of cancer care and or research
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to generate support, either financial or as a referral source in support of GCTC programs
  • Experience creating and or participating in educational sessions in your field of study that can be delivered to GCTC members

BENEFITS:

  • Receiving recognition in print and online marketing materials
  • Helping to ensure your patients have an on-going comprehensive psychosocial resource available for themselves and their families
  • Being part of a key support and education organization which helps to formulate the direction of psychosocial oncology
  • Having the opportunity to partner with Gilda’s Club on educational programs and other patient-centered initiatives
  • Participating in helping to set the future direction of our organization

TIME COMMITMENT: Attend the Medical Advisory Board meeting three times a year.

CONTACT: Shaunequa James, Program Director, at Shaunequa.James@GildasClubTwinCities.org, 952-767-7627

TRAINING: Medical Advisory Board training

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Gilda’s Club depends on the support of people like you. An independent and locally funded nonprofit, all our services are delivered free of charge—because the last thing someone dealing with cancer needs is another expense.

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