Volunteer News You Can Use!
Komen Chicago Volunteer E-Newsletter - August 2012
 In this Issue:
- Sign-Up to Volunteer at the Race for the Cure -
September 22nd & 23rd
- Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
- IU Komen Tissue Bank
- Upcoming Volunteer Orientations and Trainings
- Internship Openings
Sign-Up to Volunteer at the Race for the Cure!
 Race Dates:
Saturday, September 22nd - Chicago/Butler Field
Sunday, September 23rd - Lombard/Yorktown Center
Hundreds of volunteers help put together our largest fundraiser of the year! We still have lots of positions open for both races! Check out all of our race volunteers opportunities ranging from course marshalls, to registration to photographers!
Before you sign-up, please keep in mind the following:
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We have a new registration system this year. If you volunteered in previous years, you will still need to create a new account. Once you complete the application, you will be directed to your personalized volunteer page. Then you can go to the "Sign-Up" tab to select the job you would like to help at.
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Only sign-up for one activity.
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You can not be a race participant and volunteer at the same race. For example, you can not volunteer at Registration and walk in the 5K on the same race day. You are more than welcome to volunteer at one race and participate in the other.
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Some volunteer positions require an phone interview/screening prior to being selected for the position.
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All volunteers under the age of 18, must have their parent sign the volunteer waiver.
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Check back often for new opportunities that may come up. Specifically pre-race preparation opportunities.
* Group Volunteering - If you have a group of volunteers interested in helping, please email volunteer@komenchicago.org as soon as possible, so we can reserve your spots. ** We are doing special recruiting for "Key Volunteers". These few individuals will help Friday AM through Sunday PM with setting up the races and logistics during the races. Volunteers must be hard workers and dedicated. Much of the role is labor intensive. It's good for anyone wanting to get experience on event set-ups and logistics. Email volunteer@komenchicago.org if you are interested in being one of the "Key Volunteers".
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
September 2012
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9/15/12 (Saturday) from 9am-noon = Survivor Bag Stuffing
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9/21/12 (Friday) from 5:45am-7am = Pink the Plaza (NBC Chicago Plaza)
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9/22/12 (Saturday) = Race for the Cure - Chicago/Butler Field
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9/23/12 (Sunday) = Race for the Cure - Lombard/Yorktown Center
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9/29/12 (Saturday) = IU Komen Tissue Bank
October 2012
Learn more and sign-up for these and other opportunities. Check back often for updates!
Komen Tissue Bank is Coming to Chicago!
 The Komen Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center was created in response to a need by scientists carrying out research to understand more about what is abnormal vs. normal in breast cancer. By collecting tissue from women with and without breast cancer, or with a variety of benign breast conditions, scientists will be able to determine differences which ultimately could lead to a better understanding of the breast cancer process.
Saturday, September 29th in Chicago
Taking an hour to donate your breast tissue will help scientists get closer to finding a cure!
Learn more about the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank, how to be a donor or how to be a volunteer.
(The target donor demographic is women of color and/or women over the age of 70.)
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations & Trainings
Komen 101 - Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, September 8th - 10am-11:30am
Saturday, October 6th - 10am-11:30am
(Both trainings will be held at the Komen Chicago office @ 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL)
Individuals who want to become regular Komen volunteers and Pink Ambassadors, should attend a Komen 101 Volunteer Orientation. At this orientation you will learn about how Susan G. Komen for the Cure started, all the great work we do, the local Chicago office, the different volunteer opportunities and be trained in how to be a Pink Ambassador.
(Volunteers who do not attend Komen 101 - Volunteer Orientation can only help with special events.)
Komen 102 - Speakers Bureau Training
Saturday, September 8th - 1pm-3:30pm
(Training will be held at the Komen Chicago office @ 8765 W. Higgins, Chicago, IL)
Volunteers who are interested in becoming Speakers Bureau Ambassadors are invited to attend this training. Speakers Bureau Ambassadors represent Komen Chicago at various speaking events around our five county service area. This training will go through Breast Cancer 101, breast self awareness and public speaking tips.
(You must have completed Komen 101 in order to attend this training.)
Sign-up to attend a Komen 101 or Komen 102 session!
Internship Openings
Komen Chicago is now accepting cover letters and resumes for the following positions:
Development Intern (Fall 2012)
Volunteer Programs Intern (Fall 2012)
Komen Chicago internships offer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while working in a supportive atmosphere. If you or someone you know are interested in one of these positions, please email a cover letter and resume to volunteer@komenchicago.org by September 12th.
Visit our Internship Page for a full listing of internships.
If you have any questions regarding volunteering or internships, please contact:
Stephanie Chan
Volunteer Programs Manager
volunteer@komenchicago.org
(773) 444-0061
Go to komenchicago.org
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