Get involved with Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa (PCSO)
Prostate Cancer Support Ottawa (PCSO) is 100% volunteer-run.
As a result, we rely on volunteers to help our organization to function.
But getting involved with PCS is about more than keeping it operational.
For many of us, contributing is part of survival.
Benefits of volunteering
Ask any of our volunteers, and you will find that many of us learn and find comfort by doing things with other survivors of prostate cancer.
In fact, participating in the community helps sustain our quality of life.
So not only is your help needed—you’ll also find it immensely rewarding.
Who can volunteer?
Absolutely anyone - patients, survivors, spouses, and all other supporters in the fight to end prostate cancer.
Ways to volunteer with PCS Ottawa
We need your help in all kinds of key roles, including:
- Coordinating our member database
- Assisting in the publication of The Walnut
- Overseeing email communication systems
- Planning regular meetings
- Planning our bi-annual conference
- Board of Directors leadership roles including President, Vice President, and Treasurer
You may also wish to get involved with:
- Collaborative activities with other organizations, such as the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Week events and activities
- Activities to raise awareness of prostate cancer
- Assisting in fundraising for prostate cancer research and treatment programs
- Providing presentations on prostate cancer
- Manning our display booth at community events
Together, we can make a difference—volunteer today
To learn more or sign up as a volunteer with PCS Ottawa, please contact info@pcsottawa.ca! Simply let us know what you’re interested in helping us with—and include your contact information so we can reach you.
Please note:
Any and all information collected is used for the sole purposes of PCS Ottawa; we do not share any member details with any other organizations.
Year-end 2021
The Walnut is the official newsletter for PCS Ottawa, currently published approximately four times a year.
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