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For over 35 years,?communities?across the world have come together?to?honor and?remember?loved ones?and?take action?for lifesaving change. Relay?For?Life is a movement, a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, volunteers,?and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer. Because of the?COVID-19?pandemic, our?community?is?currently?connecting in different ways.?While our?fundraising?might look different?right now,?our passion?to save lives, celebrate lives,?and lead the fight for a world without cancer?is unchanged.???

There are many ways you can get involved and support our Relay mission.?Relay volunteers help with registration, logistics, participant support, and other unique opportunities based on the event¡¯s location. Or you can be a Relay?For?Life?participant?or team?captain?and volunteer your time?by?participating in the event and fundraising.?Thanks to its unique?volunteer-driven model, Relay?For?Life is?the?world¡¯s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event?dedicated?to saving?lives from cancer.?We?are?always in?need?of?passionate?volunteers who?can?unleash their creativity and?find?new and?different ways to?support?Relay?For?Life and?help fund?our?cancer-fighting work.?

Location

Opportunities available?nationwide.??

Time Commitment

Time commitment varies?based on the volunteer role selected.?

Required Training

• Relay?For?Life Event Leadership Team members who help plan the event may?need to complete?required training and orientation based on their roles.?
• On-site training?may be required?for day-of-event volunteers.??
  

Benefits

Although?our?in-person events have changed due to COVID-19 requirements, there?are?still benefits?to partnering with Relay?For?Life.?Each person who shares the Relay?For?Life experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where cancer will no longer threaten our loved ones. Volunteering at?for?Relay?For?Life?is a great way to?honor survivors, caregivers, and those lost to cancer. You get to support and work with your local community, build friendships, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun knowing you are making a difference. You can volunteer by?yourself or?gather?a group of family and friends to make a difference together.??

Volunteer Positions and Responsibilities

• Relay?For?Life Event Leadership Team members help plan and promote the event. They ensure everything is organized, from recruiting and motivating teams and sponsors to planning day-of-event ceremonies, virtual ceremonies,?and alternative celebrations.?
  
• Day-of-event volunteers help with logistics, information, and many other important activities.?COVID-19 has introduced many new ways to help with day-of celebrations,?including?virtual?events?and?safe,?socially distanced?activities.?
  
• Relay?For?Life team members and team leaders volunteer their time toward participating in the event and fundraising.?
  

Additional Requirements

• Requirements vary depending on the role.??
  
• If you elect to be a participant,?whether?as a team member or team leader, you will need to?sign up?for the event.?