Spokes of Hope Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteering can be as simple or as involved as you choose. Below are suggestions of ways you can make a difference in many lives, maybe even your own.
In order to become a volunteer, you need to contact Spokes of Hope to find out what opportunities are available at the level you would like to participate.
At events scheduled in your area:
- Promote the event in your community
Hand out fliers -bike shops, post on bulletin boards, at other area events, cancer centers, support groups.
Work as a liason with the media – issue press releases, make contacts, post on local TV and radio calendars.
Post on Facebook and twitter
Learn how Spokes of Hope patient advocacy works
Find out how you can become involved as an advocate for cancer research support and change
- Assist with planning a local event
Course routing (have a say in the when, where and how)
Find local sponsors (food for snack stops, bike shops, etc.)
Connect with local hospitals or cancer support groups
- Support a Spoke on the day of the event:
Registration
Course cheer leaders
Finish line welcoming
Snack stops
Course marshaling
Decorating
Set up and take down
Sag support
- Become a Spokes coordinator for your area
Take the lead and decide that a Spoke is going to happen in your area… Then with help, make it happen!
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