Volunteer With Us
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At Project Life, our volunteers are an essential part of creating a compassionate, inclusive, and empowering space for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Whether you're a community member looking to give back, a caregiver, or a supporter with a passion for advocacy and connection, we welcome your unique contributions.
Who Can Volunteer?
To volunteer with Project Life, we ask that you:
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Have attended at least two Project Life events in the past six months, so you're familiar with our mission, culture, and community.
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Sign a Confidentiality Agreement that includes our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement and Code of Conduct affirming your commitment to respectful and inclusive engagement.
Ways to Get Involved
Event Host
Do you have a skill, story, or area of expertise you’d like to share? Event Hosts create meaningful experiences for our community from creative workshops and educational talks to therapeutic or wellness-based offerings.
What You’ll Do:
Submit a proposal outlining your event concept and goals
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Partner with Project Life staff to plan, prepare, and promote your event
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Engage thoughtfully with participants during the session
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Submit a proposal outlining your event concept
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Host your event within 6 months of committing to the role
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Collaborate with Project Life staff to prepare and promote the event
Based on community interest and feedback, hosts may be invited to offer recurring events.
If you have any questions about hosting an event at project life, please contact admin@projectlifembc.com
Community Ambassador
Help us extend Project Life’s reach by representing our organization at local events and in your community. As a Community Outreach Lead, you serve as an ambassador building awareness, sharing resources, and fostering meaningful connections.
Whether tabling at a local health fair or attending a national conference, you help ensure people living with MBC know they are not alone.
What You’ll Do:
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Represent Project Life at approved local events, health fairs, and conferences
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Staff community tables and share educational materials
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Distribute postcards and resources to local cancer centers and aligned organizations
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Engage attendees in thoughtful, welcoming conversations about our mission and programs
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Support outreach efforts at conferences you’re already attending (e.g., staffing a booth, greeting attendees, sharing materials, assisting with logistics)
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Complete a brief outreach report following each event or conference
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Attend a short tabling and ambassador training session
How to Get Involved:
Planning to represent Project Life at a community event in your area?
Submit a tabling request form here.
Interested in joining us at national conferences throughout the year or getting resources to share virtually with your community?
Email admin@projectlifembc.com to learn about upcoming opportunities and how you can support onsite.
Event Support Volunteer
Event Support Volunteers help ensure our virtual and in-person programs run smoothly. You’ll work alongside facilitators to create a seamless, welcoming experience for participants.
What You’ll Do:
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Monitor attendance and support participant check-in
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Manage Zoom chat and assist with participant engagement
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Provide light technical troubleshooting during events
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Answer questions and support the facilitator as needed
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Participate in an onboarding call to review event logistics and technology
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Serve on an as-needed basis, depending on event schedule and your availability
Event Support Volunteers assist with a range of Project Life programs, including our monthly Legal Clinic, quarterly Financial Conversations with a Certified Financial Planner, Cooking with Shonte, and Yoga sessions. You’ll help manage logistics, participant engagement, and technical support to ensure each event runs smoothly and provides a welcoming, supportive experience for our members.
For questions about assisting with Project Life events, please contact admin@projectlifembc.com.
Looking for a Deeper Commitment?
If you’re interested in taking on a more sustained leadership role within Project Life, we invite you to explore additional opportunities designed for deeper connection and impact.
Our Mentorship Program pairs members for one-on-one support and shared understanding, while our Healing Circle Host/Co-Host opportunity allows you to help facilitate meaningful, guided group spaces for connection and reflection.
Both roles offer powerful ways to support others while strengthening our community.
Learn more about the Mentorship Program here.
Learn more about becoming a Healing Circle Host or Co-Host here.
Ready to Join Us?
We’d love to connect with you! To start your volunteer journey, email us at admin@projectlifembc.com.
Together, we can co-create a vibrant, supportive space that honors the voices and experiences of people living with MBC.