Toronto Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk Committee Member

Role: As a member of the Walk Committee, you will be responsible for organizing certain aspects of planning and executing the Toronto walk for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer.

Bladder Cancer Canada is the first and only Canadian patient advocacy organization dedicated to bladder cancer issues.

Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) is committed to providing comprehensive support, raising awareness, and funding crucial research initiatives. As a national charitable non-profit organization, BCC plays a vital role in supporting patients and their loved ones by offering platforms for education, connection and shared experiences.

Bladder Cancer Canada’s Vision

Through patient support, awareness and research, our vision is to create a world where bladder cancer is just a memory

Bladder Cancer Canada’s Mission

• Support: Help bladder cancer patients and their support teams address the day-to-day issues of the disease
• Awareness: Increase awareness of bladder cancer among the public and medical community
• Research: Fund innovative research which pursues the diagnosis, treatment and elimination of bladder cancer

Job Overview

Role: As a member of the Walk Committee, you will be responsible for organizing certain aspects of planning and executing a regional walk for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer.

Committee Roles Include:

• Logistics Lead – Responsible for all event logistics, such securing a location, mapping out volunteer roles, tracking materials needed on-site, booking tents, table, entertainment, first aid etc.
• Marketing/Promotions Lead - Responsible for executing a social media and marketing campaign that promotes and creates awareness for your local walk event.
• Recruitment Lead - Responsible for getting your community involved and excited for Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer.
• Sponsorship Lead - Responsible for approaching local businesses and securing donations of either monetary or specific items needed for your walk (i.e., food, tents, sound equipment, etc.)
• Registration Lead - Responsible for training registration volunteers and managing the registration/check-in on the event day.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Register for the event, and encourage friends and family to join you
• Act as a liaison between the Bladder Cancer Canada and your local volunteers and community members
• Actively promote the walk in your community
• Maintain records of your planning activities
• Assisting the Walk Coordinator and other committee members as needed
• Attend the walk itself and oversee all aspects of the day in September

Qualifications:

• Passion for event planning and volunteering
• Experience with fundraising and event organization is an asset but not required if you have good planning skills
• A critical thinker able to actively problem solve issues
• Motivated, dependable, and trustworthy
• Excellent communication skills
• Email accessibility and a moderate level of computer skills
• Knowledge of bladder cancer and Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer (personal or otherwise) is an asset but not necessary.

Training:

• General BCC Volunteer Orientation
• Walk Planning Resources
• Regular conference calls and extensive support provided by National Development Manager

Time Commitment & Location:

• Work from home
• 5-month term (Walks held in September)
• 2-3-hours per week, volunteers to set their own schedule with higher time commitment closer to the event

Benefits to volunteers:

• Opportunity to learn more about bladder cancer and to share knowledge and experience
• Opportunity to develop and practice event planning and communication skills
• Raising essential funds to support bladder cancer research
• Opportunity to meet new people and network
• Gratification in knowing you are helping others

Please submit you application (resume, cover letter) to justink@bladdercancercanada.org by May 1, 2026. In your email confirm that you live in Toronto and let us know if you have any event experience.