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Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Komen
Never Doubt that a Small Group of Committed People Can Change the World... Margaret Meade
Many of you have been wonderful and generous in sharing your valuable time representing the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey affiliate and I hope that this year you will again agree to volunteer.
Volunteer Training meetings will take place the third Wednesday of every month.
The Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate invites volunteers to our training meetings held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Komen House located at 785 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901. Please check our posted Volunteer Training Schedule for meetings and volunteer opportunities. We look forward to having you join our Komen Family!
Volunteers Please Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to website for updated schedules
| Dates: | February 17, 2010 (cancelled) |
| March 24, 2010 (4th Wednesday) | |
| April 21, 2010 | |
| May 19, 2010 |
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Signature Events | |
| 2010 |
Please join in celebrating our third annual Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure® by volunteering your time, energy and talents. We have many volunteer opportunities pre-race, race day and post race. Learn more about Race volunteer opportunities. |
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Style for the Cure® |
For the eighth year, Komen North Jersey will partner with The Mall at Short Hills for the Annual Style for the Cure® Education event during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. |
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Tie A Ribbon™ |
The North Jersey Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Tie a Ribbon ™ Campaign kicks off throughout northern New Jersey on October 1st every year. Eight foot long, hot pink ribbons will be tied to trees in towns, on school and corporate campuses and in neighborhoods where permission is granted. The Tie a Ribbon™ Campaign is held every October in recognition of breast cancer awareness month and spreads our life saving message of early detection. Each ribbon is accompanied by a hang tag which delivers the Komen 4 steps to breast health and an “in honor of” or "in memory of" opportunity. Every year we are in need of Volunteer Coordinators to oversee a county in our nine county service areas of: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Within each county captains and/or co-captains are assigned to oversee a specific town. Each Captain writes a letter to the town’s mayor and committee members requesting permission to tie ribbons on trees. Captains are responsible for recruiting a team to assist with tying the ribbons and ensuring the ribbons are taken down by October 31st. This is a great opportunity to have fun with family and friends and join in our largest breast cancer awareness campaign of the year. More details to follow. |
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Year Round Volunteer Opportunities Every year the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate welcomes hundreds of individuals who volunteer their time, energy, talents and resources. Please join our Komen family of survivors, individuals and activists in helping us to reach our goal to a world without breast cancer. | |
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Internship Opportunities |
Komen North Jersey offers internships to college students year round. Positions include education & advocacy, public relations and communications, event planning and fundraising. Please email cover letter and resume to John Oliva, Finance & Operations Manager at joliva@komennorthjersey.org. |
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Office Assistance |
The Komen North Jersey staff is in need of ongoing office support. Responsibilities include answering the phone, data entry, mailings and general clerical duties. The office is opened Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. |
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Community Health & Street Fairs |
Throughout the year, we are in need of volunteers to staff our many educational and fundraising events. If you are interested in volunteering and not available during business hours, this would be the perfect volunteer opportunity. Many of our educational and street fairs take place on the weekends in our communities and are in need of energetic and outgoing volunteers. |
| Event Chairs | Each year the North Jersey Affiliate is in need of volunteers interested in leadership roles for our signature events. If you are an individual who works well with people, has outstanding organizational skills, writing & communication skills; enjoys event planning, networking, and is willing to commit to an event, a leadership role may be the right volunteer opportunity for you. |
| Development |
We are looking for volunteers with a business background to reach out to corporations and individuals for event sponsorships and financial support. Excellent written and communication skills, computer skills required. Volunteer’s role would be key in building new and existing relationships, communicating with corporate executives and important Komen donors. If you are someone interested in helping to raise necessary funds and fulfilling our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever, contact Colleen Miller, Volunteer Development Manager to set up an interview at cmiller@komennorthjersey.org or 908-277-2904 extension 31. |
To be considered for one of the above volunteer positions, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form:
» by mail: Volunteer Application
» online: click here to complete your application online
Colleen Miller
Manager, Volunteer Development
785 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901
cmiller@komennorthjersey.org
(P) 908-277-2904 ext. 31 | (F) 908-277-6050
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