Opportunity Details

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters will take steps together at PurpleStride events across the nation to honor everyone affected by the disease. PurpleStride is the way PanCAN raises money to fight pancreatic cancer in a comprehensive way, such as providing essential research like the PanCAN Early Detection Initiative and providing vital resources from PanCAN Patient Services. Your participation and support will help create a smooth event for all participants.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General PurpleStride Houston Shift	25	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters will take steps together at PurpleStride events across the nation to honor everyone affected by the disease. PurpleStride is the way PanCAN raises money to fight pancreatic cancer in a comprehensive way, such as providing essential research like the PanCAN Early Detection Initiative and providing vital resources from PanCAN Patient Services. Your participation and support will help create a smooth event for all participants.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General PurpleStride San Antonio Shift	25	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

GiGi's Playhouse Simi Valley is part of a network of Down syndrome achievement centers. Our 4th annual "Dash for Down Syndrome" will raise funds and awareness for our free educational and therapeutic programs.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, April 5, 2025 to make our event a success! Volunteers will assist with a variety of jobs, including: set up, directing participants within the park venue, signage, interactive stations throughout the inspirational walk, and clean up.

Volunteers should wear athletic attire, and comfortable shoes. This is event features a fund run, 1 mile walk, and kids dash. Volunteers will be stationed to move our participants through the day's activities.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Dash for Down Syndrome - General Volunteer	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Looking for an engaging group volunteer activity, team building, group bonding event? Packing Kits for a Cause through Bargains Group is a great way to have fun, engage your team, help others and create impact. Bargains group is a Canadian company that ships kit packing supplies directly to your workplace at a wholesale price, where you and your team can assemble kits comprised of essential items to help people in need. Their team coaches you on how to run an employee engagement or group bonding activity that is seamless from start to finish, while ensuring that the kits you build are exactly what the charities need. For more information on hosting your own event, visit https://kitsforacause.com/

Opportunity Details

Our first milestone goal is to reach an audience of 48,183 on our social media sites, capture 48,183 pledges and raise a minimum of $48,183 in donations for our May awareness campaign around positive mental health and prevention of suicide.

Why 48,183? That is the number of US deaths by suicide in 2021 as reported by the CDC (2021 is the last officially reported number, preliminary provisional data for 2022 shows 49,499 deaths, up 37% since 2000)

How can you volunteer to drive awareness?
Details can be found in our Awareness Center
1. Follow our social media
2. Take the pledge
3. Consider making a donation
4. Share your pledge with your story on your connection to mental health or suicide (on social or in a discussion)
5. Encourage others to take the pledge.
6. Spend 1 hour educating yourself and sharing any learnings. This could be reading our articles or researching your own topics and sharing.
7. Be sure to use #MissionSaveALife, #MentalHealthMatters, #SuicidePrevention and/or #BeTheChange in any of your communications. Tag our pages when you post!

Additional steps you can take
1. Continue learning in our Education Resource Center
2. Continue your impact in our Action Resource Center

Opportunity Details

Sheltered Pathways is a groundbreaking initiative, marking the first World Homeless Day Empowerment Expo in Hemet. We are committed to fostering positive change by bringing together resources, opportunities, and community support for individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income families. This event is a critical step toward building bridges to a brighter tomorrow and breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Join Sheltered Pathways in making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness by becoming a volunteer. As a volunteer with our organization, you have the opportunity to directly impact our community and contribute to our mission of providing comprehensive support services.

Volunteer opportunities with Sheltered Pathways include:

Outreach and Engagement: Help us connect with individuals experiencing homelessness in our community by participating in outreach efforts. Engage with individuals, distribute resources, and provide information about available services.

Event Support: Assist with organizing and coordinating events such as resource fairs, workshops, and fundraisers. Help set up event spaces, greet attendees, facilitate activities, and ensure that events run smoothly.

Administrative Support: Provide assistance with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and organizing documents. Your support helps us maintain efficient operations and focus on serving our clients.

Program Assistance: Support our various programs by assisting with program delivery, facilitating group activities, and providing one-on-one support to participants. Help create a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals accessing our services.

Advocacy and Awareness: Raise awareness about homelessness and advocate for policy changes to address the root causes of homelessness. Participate in advocacy campaigns, attend community meetings, and engage with policymakers to create positive change.

Volunteering with Sheltered Pathways is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while gaining valuable skills and experiences. Whether you can commit to a few hours a week or want to get involved on a project basis, there are opportunities for volunteers of all interests and availability.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a
General	40	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Hike for Hospice is our annual fundraiser. This event is a hybrid model. On Friday, October 10th a hike and bbq will happen in North Bay. The event will start on the hospice property at 799 John St. and continue through the neighboring streets. We need volunteers to walk with participants along the route, cook & serve at the bbq, sell concessions and swag. The event is over lunchtime. This is a great team building opportunity and a way to give back to the hospice. Since opening in Jan 2020, we have served over 500 residents, their families and caregivers. We must raise close to $800,000 per year to make up for the shortfall in funding. The money goes towards items like food, cleaning supplies, utilities, grief & bereavement supports, and our programs.

Opportunity Details

The Heart of Illinois CHD Walk is an outdoor walking event to celebrate the heart heroes in our community and to raise awareness and funds to empower their families as well as the children and adults living with congenital heart defects.

The event is a fun, uplifting, family-oriented, non-competitive walk. The walk is a great way to rally your co-workers, friends, family, and community groups together to unite in a mission for a life-saving cause!

1 in 100 babies are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect which require specialized care! Proceeds from the 2024 CHD Walk will benefit the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Congenital Heart Center, supporting patients and families through education, programs and events.

Please sign up to volunteer for a great event!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Sort and pack foods and supplies that will directly impact our residents facing hunger and food insecurity. The Community Food Bank provides over 4 million pounds of relief for 70,000+ residents.
Monday - Friday 8am-noon volunteers and staff work to sort and prep relief items for the 62 pantry partners we serve. By sorting meats, produce, canned goods and other items, we fill any gaps our neighbors as experiencing due to their current situation.

Opportunity Details

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you!

As a Foster for Canine Companions, you’ll be giving a dog in training a loving home while they embark on their journey to become a service dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time. All dogs in professional training are either Labradors, Golden Retrievers, or a mix of these breeds, and they are all over 1.5 years old.

Dogs will either need to be dropped off/picked up at the training location in SODO Seattle or talk to us about ridesharing or picking up/dropping off at a central location closer to you. All food, medical care, and resources are supplied to you as the foster.

Q: I have existing pets in my home. Can I still foster?
A: Yes, as long as your pets are friendly and get along with other animals

Q: I have small children in the home. Can I still foster?
A: Yes, the service dogs in professional training are well-behaved and have been socialized to children of all ages

Q: Do I need to know how to train a dog to foster?
A: No, all the training will be done by professional trainers while the dog is at the Puget Sound Field Office.

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, so please just get in touch at seattleprogram@canine.org. Picking up from work locations throughout King County may be available.