Volunteer Opportunities that are sure to put a Spring in you step

Below are many ways you can get involved with us in March and beyond! We are truly thankful for volunteers like YOU, and we love working alongside you in the office and out in the community!!!!

EVENTS

April 30, 2016 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon

We are looking for volunteers to help at the Mini Marathon. Tasks may include packet stuffing, assisting with the Running Wild Expo and Pasta Dinner, various race day jobs, water stops and scream teams. Volunteers for the Kentucky Derby Festival must be 14 years or older.

Please e-mail Em if you are interested in volunteering for this event or have questions.

 

COMMITTEES
We’re looking for people to help by being part of the following committees.

• Bottoms Up Bash 2017
• Lexington Advisory
• Education and Awareness
• 2016 Kicking Butt 5k
• Medical Advisory
• Survivor Support

HEALTH FAIRS

Are you interested in being trained for future health fairs? We provide training on what to do & say – it’s easy, fun, and helps spread the word on screening! You do NOT have to be involved in the health field, nor know all the answers. E-mail Em to learn more!

OFFICE SUPPORT

We are looking for people to help with various tasks both in and out of the office, including:

• various administrative tasks including technical assistance, organization of materials, etc.(regularly scheduled volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings would be ideal!) Email Em if you are interested.
• distributing “Are You at Risk” brochures
• CARDMAKING FOR A CAUSE: making personalized greeting cards (birthday, thank you, thinking of you, congratulations, etc.) for us to send to our supporters throughout the year. You can make these cards at home or in our office. E-mail Em for more information.
• Delivery person: we are looking for someone to deliver materials to health centers in the Louisville area a few times a year. E-mail Patty to learn more!

FINANCIAL SUPPORT  

The Colon Cancer Prevention Project is in its tenth quarter offering the Fighters’ Fund, a program that provides one-time grants to qualifying patients fighting colon cancer. Please help us spread the word about amazing program! Click on the link here for more info. Em can provide printed applications as well – just let her know!

OTHER
We are looking for volunteers that have photography skills and would be willing to be on a list we would maintain for when photography needs arise. Our new website will need some professional photos throughout the year to keep it fresh, and we would also love to have some “go-to” people to help take pictures at events, times we are in the community, etc. Are you interested or do you know someone who enjoys taking pictures?  E-mail Em for more information.

Some simple ways to show support

Shop Amazon through the Smile.Amazon.com page and Amazon will donate .05% of what you spend to the Colon Cancer Prevention Project. Be sure to look for us!