Volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students, cancer survivors, retirees and professionals.

Volunteer opportunities are available weekdays between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM at the MacCharles Unit, St. Boniface Unit, Manitoba Screening Programs, and the Breast Cancer Centre of Hope. The time commitment is four hours, once a week, or as a spare. There is a three month minimum commitment.

What are the benefits of volunteering?

• Be part of a team that creates an environment of caring
• Make a meaningful contribution to patient care
• Gain practical experience in a health care setting
• Share your unique skills and develop new ones
• Meet a wide range of people and make new friends
• Support your community

Application Process

Applicants must:

• Be 14 years of age or older
• Be able to work independently
• Be willing to work as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• Want to contribute in a caring environment
• Be willing to further the mission of CancerCare Manitoba
• Be prepared to uphold CCMB's policy on confidentiality

The screening procedure for volunteers includes the completion of an application form, an interview, reference checks and an orientation.*

You can be part of the team that makes a difference, by calling (204) 787-2121.

Some positions require specialized training or experience and availability in some positions may be limited.

Not sure if volunteering at CancerCare is for you?

Give us a call and we will answer your questions. If you like, you can make an appointment to come down to find out more about possible volunteer opportunities before making your decision.

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* It is the policy of CancerCare Manitoba to screen all prospective volunteers. While we try to place every prospective volunteer, management reserves the right to reject applicants.