Volunteers that work in our Affiliate provide countless hours utilizing their skills and talents. Whether you are able to give a few hours or a dedicated amount of time each week, we can use your help. Are you a leader, thinker or a doer? If so, you can contribute to our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever!
If you would like to apply for a volunteer position, other than Race Day, please fill out the Volunteer Application and return to the address listed on the form. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Taylor, will contact you after we receive your application. If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact Nicole at nicole@pskomen.org or call 206 633-0303 x115

Administrative Work

Data Entry:  Enter data into our database, Raiser’s Edge, or perform other computer work involving Microsoft Word or Excel. Volunteers should be detailed oriented, and have some experience with Raiser’s Edge, or other software programs. This position is completed during our weekday office hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), and requires a commitment of 2 times for 3-4 hours per month for 6 months. Training is provided.
 
Office Volunteer:  Perform a variety of tasks depending on project deadlines in the Komen office. Volunteers will be working with any of our Program Managers making phone calls, mailing letters, filing, sorting or special projects as needed. Computer skills are desired, but not necessary. This position requires a commitment of 2 times for 3-4 hours per month for 6 months during office hours.

Advocacy
 
Committee Member: A volunteer in this position will work within a committee structure to analyze strategies and develop action plans to promote public funding and policy for breast cancer health. A year long commitment and the ability to attend quarterly meetings are required. Knowledge of the legislative structure and an interest in public policy is desired.

Speaker’s Bureau:  The Speaker’s Bureau is responsible for increasing both awareness and knowledge of breast health practices and Komen for the Cure by providing education outreach programs to the general public, companies and community groups. Volunteers who have experience in public speaking, or are knowledgeable about breast health are desired. Training is provided.
 
Health Fairs:  Volunteers are needed to represent Komen for the Cure at various Health Fairs. The goal is to increase the general publics awareness and knowledge of breast health and of the Komen for the Cure organization. Duties may include setting up a display, answering questions about Komen for the Cure, breast health, and handing out educational information. Heath Fairs are usually scheduled at various locations during weekday office hours, however some weekend opportunities are available. Volunteers should be comfortable talking with the public, and be willing to learn basic information breast health and our organization.

Survivor Activities:  Participate as a volunteer breast cancer survivor or as a dedicated volunteer in various survivor activities which include the Issues After Breast Cancer Conference in March of each year, or the Survivor Luncheon Committee. Survivors are also needed to share their stories at events, with the media, or in an assortment of articles. Some responsibilities involve commitments of only a day; however other positions may involve a longer time period.

Development and Special Events
 
Special Event, Day of Volunteer: Volunteers represent Komen for the Cure at various Komen and 3rd party events. As a Komen Representative, duties and responsibilities may include handing out Komen materials and/or 3rd party gifts, answering questions about the event and its goals, and other duties that pertain to the specific event. Volunteers are notified of opportunities by e-mail, and usually require a four hour shift. Volunteers should be personable, outgoing and comfortable talking with the public. 
 
As a development and/or special event volunteer you will be contributing to our efforts to raise money for Komen so that we may continue funding grants to local community agencies for education and outreach and our screening program. 75% of every dollar raised stays in the Puget Sound to fund these programs, and 25% is directed to breast cancer research on the national level.
 
Volunteers in development work in a variety of ways supporting our third party fundraisers, national sponsorship programs, or Komen events in either leadership or supportive volunteer positions. Below are the areas in which a volunteer would be placed:
 
Committee Member:  Development committee volunteers will be working on implementing giving initiatives such as: Major gifts, corporate sponsorships, 3rd Party fundraising, national programs and direct solicitation in a team environment. This position requires a year long commitment, leadership skills and the ability to attend monthly meetings. A volunteer with experience in fundraising is required.

A message from one of our volunteers…
“Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a grassroots organization filled with dedicated volunteers working to get their message out to everyone in the community. Most of the positions in the organization are filled with volunteers, but these individuals do not treat their tasks as part-time work. Many of the tasks demand almost full time attention and none of the volunteers shy away from that….They are just such an amazing group of people…” – Jim West