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Ovarian Cancer Canada
Location: Vancouver
Volunteer Opportunities for Students: 20 Positions Available
Ovarian Cancer Canada is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, providing leadership by: Supporting women and their families living with the disease. Raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals. Funding research to develop reliable early detection techniques, improved treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Ovarian Cancer Canada is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, providing leadership by: Supporting women and their families living with the disease. Raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals. Funding research to develop reliable early detection techniques, improved treatments and ultimately, a cure.
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PurposeTo distribute information, raise awareness, and answer questions about ovarian cancer
Job responsibilities
Set up information table
Distribute OCC materials
Respond to inquiries about ovarian cancer & OCC
Refer any other questions to OCC
Training Provided: Training and support provided by OCC
Skills Required: Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge
Energetic
Friendly
Good communication skills
Comfortable speaking to others about ovarian cancer
Excellent command of the English and/or French Language
Tactful, responsible, and mature
Genuine interest in ovarian cancer
Well informed about ovarian cancer
Relationships/Liaison
Works closely with OCC Regional Manager, members of the public
Time CommitmentVaries - typically 3 to 4 hours per event
Worksite
Event location varies
Trade Shows, Health Fairs, Conferences, Fundraising Events
Benefits
- Help raise awareness about ovarian cancer
- Encourage women to take an active role in their health care
Excellent networking and learning opportunities
For more information please visit their website at: www.ovariancanada.org
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