Volunteer to Help

Whether it’s giving a cancer patient a ride to chemotherapy, putting together a team for Relay For Life®, or sending an email to family and friends about our cancer screening guidelines, there are multiple ways you can get involved in the Society’s lifesaving mission.

Get the spirit of camaraderie and compassion by volunteering with the American Cancer Society.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Many volunteers with the American Cancer Society support the programs listed below. Each program supports one of the Society’s top priorities and provides valuable services to people who need our help. Want to do a lot of good with a little of your time? Click on each of the programs and find one that’s just right for you.

Patient Service Programs

Offer direct assistance to local cancer patients and their families through programs like these:

» Hope Lodge® » Road to Recovery®

» I Can Cope® » Reach to Recovery®

» Look Good...Feel Better® » Man to Man®

Community Events click to expand

Get involved with local Society events in your community, including Relay For Life^®.

Administrative Opportunities click to expand

Provide assistance in your local office by offering help with mailings, data entry, or other administrative duties.

Share the Message

Share lifesaving prevention and detection messages with your local community. Tell your lawmakers why increased cancer research funding is important to you. Communicate important information through online communities.

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Share lifesaving prevention and detection messages with your local community.