Volunteer Overview

The Breast Cancer Fund welcomes volunteers to help us in our work to prevent breast cancer. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, fill out our brief volunteer information form or call us at 415-346-8223.

Special Events Coming Up

107.7 The Bone Bash
Saturday, August 2
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, Calif. map »
The Breast Cancer Fund has our very own booth at Bone Bash, and we're looking for volunteers to help staff it. We'll also have an autographed guitar (maybe a Motley Crue guitar) to give away at the booth, so volunteers will collect entry forms and donations to Breast Cancer Fund. Volunteers will also help with the prize wheel.
Time commitment/hours: 3 hours, either 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Number of total volunteers needed: 4, 2 per shift
Meals or other goodies provided: meal ticket
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Bike Against the Odds Goody Bag Stuffing
Thursday, August 21
Breast Cancer Fund office, 1388 Sutter Street, San Francisco map »
Help put together goody bags filled with samples and product provided by our generous sponsors and partners, which will go to participants at our Bike Against the Odds event.
Time commitment/hours: 3 hours, 1 to 4 p.m.
Number of total volunteers needed: 5
Meals or other goodies provided: refreshments
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Bike Against the Odds
Saturday, August 23
Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Calif. map »
Help check in, cheer on, water and feed, and generally make cyclist fundraisers feel fully supported at Bike Against the Odds. We also need help with event set-up and break-down.
Time commitment/hours: 3 to 5 hours, 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., many shifts available
Number of total volunteers needed: 30
Meals or other goodies provided: goody bags, breakfast/lunch
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LUNAFEST Premiere
Thursday, September 18
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco map »
LUNAFEST, the national traveling film festival of short films by, for, about women kicks off its National Premiere in San Francisco. All proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Fund. Help staff the registration table, work the VIP reception, set up, break down and pass out goody bags post-screening.
Time commitment/hours: 2 hours, 3 to 10 p.m., many shifts available
Number of total volunteers needed: 20
Meals or other goodies provided: Most volunteers can watch the screening of the films. Food and goody bags are included!
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Peak Hike Goody Bag Stuffing
Monday, September 15
Breast Cancer Fund office, 1388 Sutter Street, San Francisco map »
Help put together goody bags filled with samples and product provided by our generous sponsors and partners, which will go to participants at our Peak Hike event.
Time commitment/hours: 3 hours, 1 to 4 p.m.
Number of total volunteers needed: 5
Meals or other goodies provided: refreshments
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Peak Hike
Sunday, September 21
Santos Meadow, Mt. Tam, Mill Valley, Calif. map »
Help check in, cheer on, water, feed and generally make cyclist fundraisers feel fully supported at Peak Hike. We also need help with event set-up and break-down.
Time commitment/hours: 3 to 5 hours, 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., many shifts available
Number of total volunteers needed: 30
Meals or other goodies provided: goody bags, breakfast/lunch
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See Jane Run Triathlon
Saturday, September 27
Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Pleasanton, Calif. map »
 See Jane Tri is an all-women's triathlon that benefits the Breast Cancer Fund. Specific duties will be determined by the event organizer, See Jane Run Sports.
Time commitment/hours: 4 to 5 hours, starting at 6 a.m.
Number of total volunteers needed: 10
Meals or other goodies provided: refreshments and light snacks
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Other Opportunities

Whether you would like to volunteer in our San Francisco office, at one of our signature outdoor events or at advocacy opportunities nationwide, volunteers are essential for helping us achieve our mission of breast cancer prevention. We have offices in Washington state and in Northern California, and many of our volunteer needs currently are in these locations. But we do hold events in different parts of the country, and we will be happy to contact you should volunteer opportunities in your area arise.

 We look forward to meeting you!