Are the time and talents of one more volunteer needed?
Yes! There is still no cure.
Volunteer Opportunities
Event Database Managers - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Enter Race registrations and pledges or Dance ticket reservations on Excel
and on Kintera nonprofit internet database system. (Training provided). Ensure
that duplicate entries are eliminated and that all new information is added.
Update addresses as needed.. Time Required: 4-6 hrs/month.
Donation Thank You Coordinator - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Receive email, download and read Excel document of donations. Generate Merge
word document and print letters to donors making any needed revisions. Pring
mailing labels and adhere to envelope. Mail letters and file expense report
as needed. Email Excel document with dates completed to Mail & Donations
Manager. Stationary and envelopes provided. All expenses reimbursed. Can be
done at our office or from your computer at home.
Exhibit Transporter - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Receive list of health events, dates, locations, times where exhibits need
to be set up from Exhibit Coordinator. Confirm each exhibit and how it will
be handled. Pick up roller bags, etc. from office and transport to display
site (heavy lifting). Set up exhibit and display literature prior to event
opening. Time required: About 1-2 hours per week during Spring, Summer, and
Fall. Only one event in Winter (February).
Exhibit Coordinator - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This position is responsible to coordinate with organizations to participate
in appropriate functions or health fairs with the Komen Affiliate exhibits.
This includes putting the event on the Affiliate calendar, confirming with
organization and may include completing application form and obtaining check
from Treasurer.
Arrange with Inventory Coordinator to have exhibit packed up and ready at
office. Arrange with Exhibit Transporter for pick-up at office/delivery to
site/set-up. Arrange for staffing of exhibit at event (from volunteer list).
Provide training for new potential exhibit staffers. Arrange for return of
exhibit to office. All activities can be handled by email, phone, mail, or
fax. Work hours: 1-2 hours per week during spring, summer, and fall; one hour/winter
(only 1 event). Work from our office or home.
Affiliate Location: 200 N. Park Street, Kalamazoo, lower level of West Michigan
Cancer Center
Contact Info: Michelle McDade (email michellemcdade@sbcglobal.net)
269-383-1860
Minimum Age: 21
Website: www.komenswmichigan.org
Mission Statement: The mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
and its affiliate organization is to eradicate breast cancer as life-threatening
disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment.
Community: Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph,
Van Buren Counties
Affiliate Address:
PO Box 2031
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Affiliate Phone: 269-341-4209 or 1-877-KOMENSW (toll free)
