Volunteer

Everyone is needed! Join us today!

Relay For Life is a community gathering, where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. We need your help before, during, or after our Relay events. All talents and interests are welcome!

Team Recruitment

Re-enlist veteran teams, recruit new teams, and do presentations at team meetings.

Registration/Accounting

Help oversee the registration of participants and the tabulating of funds raised per individual/ team. This committee requires several volunteers and is a great opportunity for bank tellers, accountants, cashiers, etc.

Luminarias

Coordinate the luminaria ceremony; sell luminaria bags prior to and during the event, apply the inscriptions on the luminaria bags, and place them around the track and in the grandstands at the Relay event.

Setup & Logistics

Oversee the Relay facility and assist with the setup and cleanup of the site before, during, and after the event. Obtain needed items for the Relay event such as tables, chairs, special event tents, restroom facilities, waste disposal, lighting, transportation of goods, etc.

Survivors

Recruit cancer survivors and caregivers to participate in the first lap of the Relay event. Coordinate the survivor ceremony and reception/activities that may include a handprint wall, survivor eternal life chain, etc. Register the survivor participants and honor them with a special memento (buttons, ribbons, sashes, shirts, etc.).

Food & Beverage

Secure donations of refreshments and beverages for the participants during the event.

Entertainment

Arrange entertainment for the event consisting of music, games, activities, etc.

Public Relations/Marketing

Coordinate marketing and media coverage for the event, including television, radio, print, etc., year-round.

Advocacy and Mission Delivery

Recruit Relay volunteers to join in grassroots efforts to change laws and public policies that affect state and federal cancer programs.

Corporate Underwriting

Create sponsorship proposals and secure funding or underwriting donations from local companies and organizations.