Your time heals. Your effort empowers. Join a community that helps survivors thrive.
Why Volunteer with Us?
For survivors and families coping with cancer, your support changes lives.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Whether you’re helping survivors rebuild confidence or assisting families navigating a cancer diagnosis, your time directly impacts women reclaiming their lives.
Hear from Our Volunteers:
"Volunteering at retreats showed me how to support someone with cancer in a way that truly matters. The connections I’ve made here healed my heart, too." — Jessica, Retreat Volunteer
"The gala isn’t just an event—it’s how we fund life-changing programs. Knowing my work helps families facing cancer? Priceless." — Mark, Gala Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
Choose a role that fits your skills and passion:
Retreat Volunteers: Create Safe Spaces for Healing
Retreats are where survivors find hope—and your kindness makes it possible.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Airport Runner: Provide warm welcomes by transporting survivors to/from retreats.
- Requirements: Reliable vehicle, valid license, proof of insurance.
- Meal Prep & Cleanup: Nourish bodies and souls by preparing meals (breakfast/dinner).
Skills Needed: Comfort in a kitchen, ability to work independently.
- Impact:
- 90% of survivors say retreat volunteers helped them feel "seen and supported."
- Flexible shifts (weekends only).
Gala Volunteers: Fuel Our Biggest Fundraiser
The annual gala funds free retreats for survivors—and we need your help to make it magical!
Key Roles:
- Pre-Event Setup (Friday): Decorate, organize auction items, and prep logistics.
- Day-of Support (Saturday): Sell champagne glasses, assist with tech, or check in guests.
- Post-Event Help (Sunday): Wrap up logistics and ensure guests receive auction items.
Perks:
- Attend parts of the gala for free (between shifts).
- Black-tie experience with purpose.
Friday (day before the gala)
Decor Preparations - 4:00-8:00 pm:
2 volunteers needed to wash glasses which will be sold during the event as well as any other decor duties as needed by the gala committee. Times and hours are approximate and may require some flexibility.
Silent Auction Setup - 4:00-8:00 pm:
6 volunteers needed to ensure proper signage, packaging, and displays are ready for the silent auction. This position requires repetitive lifting and walking, unloading auction items from a truck and setting them out for display in the ballroom. Volunteers report to IRF staff. Times and hours are approximate and may require some flexibility.
Saturday (day of the gala)
Decor Preparations - 12:00-3:00 pm:
2 volunteers needed to assist the gala committee with finishing touches to the decor. Times and hours are approximate and may require some flexibility.
Champagne glass sales - 4:30-7:30 pm
2 outgoing volunteers needed to sale glasses to guests during the cocktail party. Volunteers must be able to provide their own tablet or smartphone to enter bidder sales. Training before the event is required as well as day-of refresher 1 hour before event start time.
Opportunity Drawing Sales - 4:30-7:30 pm
2 outgoing volunteers needed to sale opportunity drawing tickets to guests during the cocktail party. Volunteers must be able to provide their own tablet or smartphone to enter bidder sales. Training before the event is required as well as day-of refresher 1 hour before event start time.
Tech Support - 4:30-7:30 pm
2 volunteers needed to help perform bid assist and troubleshoot guest technical difficulties with mobile bidding. Must be proficient on a computer and be able to provide their own laptop. Training before the event is required as well as day-of refresher 1 hour before event start time.
Guest Checkin - 4:30-7:30 pm
Be the first to greet guests as they arrive. Assist with their prompt check in so they can get bidding on auction items and get all the info they need to enjoy the evening. Volunteers must be proficient on a computer and be able to provide their own laptop. Training before the event is required as well as day-of refresher 1 hour before event start time.
Guest Checkout (computer) - 8:30-11:00 pm
3 volunteers to thank and check guests out by looking up the auction items they have won and email receipts. Volunteers must be proficient on a computer and be able to provide their own laptop. Training before the event is required as well as day-of refresher.
Silent Auction Checkout (Runners) - 8:30-11:00 pm
4 volunteers to collect auction items for winners as they check out. This position requires continuous lifting and walking/standing.
Sunday (day after the gala)
Guest Checkout (computer) - 9:00-11:00 am
2 volunteers to thank and check guests out by looking up the auction items they have won and email receipts. May require texting and calling guests to come retrieve items left from the night before. Volunteers must be proficient on a computer and be able to provide their own laptop. Training before the event is required as well as day-of refresher.
Ongoing Volunteer Roles
Can’t commit to events? Support survivors year-round:
- Fundraising Ambassadors: Host bake sales, virtual campaigns, or community events.
- Marketing Support: Help with social media, photography, or graphic design.
- Virtual Volunteers: Assist with survivor outreach or administrative tasks from home.
How Volunteering Helps Families Coping with Cancer
Your effort does more than you realize:
- Provides respite for survivors and caregivers
- Builds community for families facing isolation
- Funds free programs that teach how to support someone diagnosed with cancer
"After my mom’s diagnosis, volunteering here taught me how to support a parent with cancer while caring for myself, too." — Ryan, Volunteer & Caregiver
Ready to Join Us?
Your time = Hope for survivors and families.
3 Simple Steps to Get Started:
- Choose Your Role: Retreats, gala, or ongoing support.
- Sign Up: Complete our quick volunteer form.
Make Magic: Show up and change lives.
