Needs From: United Way of Iredell County

Volunteer: ACS GenNow Network (Young Professionals)

Prioritization and focus on the three ACS GenNow Network pillars: mission, mentorship, and impact. Networking and Relationship Building:• Be a part of the first nationwide young professionals' network within a health-centric nonprofit organization.• Networking opportunities with some of the leading professionals and volunteers in your city.• You will be helping people impacted by cancer in your community. Leadership and Professional Development• A motivating environment with like-minded peers in the young professional space.• Learning, development, and mentorship opportunities.• Develop new job skills and learn to apply current skills in new ways. Experience a Sense of Community:• Opportunity to give back to your community.• Be a true partner with the American Cancer Society in your community and support their lifesaving mission through your volunteer efforts.• Work with others who are passionate and connected to the fight against cancer.

Agency: American Cancer Society

Prioritization and focus on the three ACS GenNow Network pillars: mission, mentorship, and impact. Networking and Relationship Building:• Be a part of the first nationwide young professionals' network within a health-centric nonprofit organization.• Networking opportunities with some of the leading professionals and volunteers in your city.• You will be helping people impacted by cancer in your community. Leadership and Professional Development• A motivating environment with like-minded peers in the young professional space.• Learning, development, and mentorship opportunities.• Develop new job skills and learn to apply current skills in new ways. Experience a Sense of Community:• Opportunity to give back to your community.• Be a true partner with the American Cancer Society in your community and support their lifesaving mission through your volunteer efforts.• Work with others who are passionate and connected to the fight against cancer.

Agency: American Cancer Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 28117

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Road To Recovery Volunteers

As a Road to Recovery driver, you can serve your community and help local people, provide support and encouragement, have rewarding one to one interactions with cancer patients, build relationships and save lives. Road to Recovery offers flexible scheduling, you drive as much or as little as you want when you want.

The Road To Recovery Volunteer Driver provides people with transportation to and from their cancer-related medical appointments. Drivers donate their time to help people with cancer get the lifesaving treatments they need. 

• Volunteers choose the rides that work best for their schedule. Most rides are scheduled during the weekday between 7am and 7pm.
• The American Cancer Society asks volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 rides per month.

Agency: American Cancer Society

As a Road to Recovery driver, you can serve your community and help local people, provide support and encouragement, have rewarding one to one interactions with cancer patients, build relationships and save lives. Road to Recovery offers flexible scheduling, you drive as much or as little as you want when you want.

The Road To Recovery Volunteer Driver provides people with transportation to and from their cancer-related medical appointments. Drivers donate their time to help people with cancer get the lifesaving treatments they need. 

• Volunteers choose the rides that work best for their schedule. Most rides are scheduled during the weekday between 7am and 7pm.
• The American Cancer Society asks volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 rides per month.

Agency: American Cancer Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 28115

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Leadership Committee

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer brings the community together to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.  Become a part of the campaign by joining the Leadership Committee.  Committee members help plan the 5k event (held on 10/25/2025), recruit teams/participants, and develop fundraising strategies. Committee meets 1 hour a month from April-October, meetings are offered virtual and in-person.

Agency: American Cancer Society

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer brings the community together to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.  Become a part of the campaign by joining the Leadership Committee.  Committee members help plan the 5k event (held on 10/25/2025), recruit teams/participants, and develop fundraising strategies. Committee meets 1 hour a month from April-October, meetings are offered virtual and in-person.

Agency: American Cancer Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 28078

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: ACS CARES Community Volunteer

Empower patients and caregivers with information, resources, and support through the ACS CARES app. 

This is a non-clinical volunteer opportunity that is entirely virtual, allowing you to make a difference in the lives of others facing cancer from the comfort of your own home.

Benefits
· Flexible Schedule: Volunteer on your own time, from anywhere with an internet connection and a mobile device.
· Convenient Virtual Volunteering: No need to travel!
· Opportunity to Support Others: Share your experience and help ease the burden of those facing cancer.
· Specialized Training: Receive comprehensive training that is online and completed at your own pace (averaging 4-6 hours) to provide effective support

Agency: American Cancer Society

Empower patients and caregivers with information, resources, and support through the ACS CARES app. 

This is a non-clinical volunteer opportunity that is entirely virtual, allowing you to make a difference in the lives of others facing cancer from the comfort of your own home.

Benefits
· Flexible Schedule: Volunteer on your own time, from anywhere with an internet connection and a mobile device.
· Convenient Virtual Volunteering: No need to travel!
· Opportunity to Support Others: Share your experience and help ease the burden of those facing cancer.
· Specialized Training: Receive comprehensive training that is online and completed at your own pace (averaging 4-6 hours) to provide effective support

Agency: American Cancer Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: ACS CAN Legislative Ambassador

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Legislative Ambassadors work with staff and volunteer leaders in their state to establish personal, ongoing relationships with elected officials to advance policy change in the fight against cancer.

Play an important role in helping to make fighting cancer a top priority with federal, state, and local elected officials. Help increase funding for cancer research, prevention, and screening programs, pass laws to reduce the burden of tobacco, or build programs to address health disparities and improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Work in teams at the local level to build relationships with your elected officials and share your story. Our highly organized volunteer program gives you access to trainings, tools and resources to amplify your voice and your impact.

Agency: American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Legislative Ambassadors work with staff and volunteer leaders in their state to establish personal, ongoing relationships with elected officials to advance policy change in the fight against cancer.

Play an important role in helping to make fighting cancer a top priority with federal, state, and local elected officials. Help increase funding for cancer research, prevention, and screening programs, pass laws to reduce the burden of tobacco, or build programs to address health disparities and improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Work in teams at the local level to build relationships with your elected officials and share your story. Our highly organized volunteer program gives you access to trainings, tools and resources to amplify your voice and your impact.

Agency: American Cancer Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 28115

Allow Groups: No