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The American Cancer Society combines a never-ending passion in the fight against cancer with nearly a century of experience saving lives. As a global grassroots force of three million volunteers, we fight for every life threatened by every cancer in every community and we need your help!

How the American Cancer Society Saves Lives

We are here before, during, and after a diagnosis by helping people stay well through prevention and early detection, helping people get well through hands-on support, by finding cures through groundbreaking research, and by fighting back through public policy efforts. We turn what we know about cancer into what we do.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering with the American Cancer Society gives you an opportunity to save lives while fulfilling your own.
When you volunteer, you can:

• Make a meaningful difference in your workplace and community.
• Help cancer patients and their families.
• Have flexible options and opportunities that fit your schedule.
• Build relationships and networks that last a lifetime.
• Learn and grow personally and professionally.
• Involve family and friends in your efforts.

Get involved!

Volunteers give their time and talent in a variety of areas: 

• Prevention and Detection
  Share lifesaving prevention and detection messages at your workplace and/or with your local community,including getting the right screening tests and living healthy lifestyles. Lead activities to engage fellow employees in physical fitness or tobacco cessation programs.
• Patient Service Programs
  Offer direct assistance to local cancer patients and their families through every step of their cancer experience.
• Advocacy
  Help advocate for legislation on cancer-related issues that will benefit cancer patients and their families as well as the local community and rally communities to join the fight.
• Community Events
  Get involved with Society events such as Determination, Relay For Life® and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or with other local community events.

Learn more.
Want to learn more about specific volunteer opportunities with the American Cancer Society?

• Please click here to sign up.
• Contact us at 1-800-227-2345 when you are ready to volunteer.