Community Program Department

Speaker’s Bureau:  The Speaker’s Bureau is responsible for increasing both awareness and knowledge of breast health practices and Susan G. Komen for the Cure by providing education outreach programs to the general public, companies and community groups. Volunteers who have experience in public speaking, or are knowledgeable about breast health are desired. Training is provided. A commitment of one year is required.

 
Health Fairs:  Volunteers are needed to represent Susan G. Komen for the Cure at various Health Fairs. The goal is to increase the general publics awareness and knowledge of breast health and of the organization. Duties may include setting up a display, answering questions about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health, and handing out educational information. Health Fairs are usually scheduled at various locations during weekday office hours, however some weekend opportunities are available. Volunteers should be comfortable talking with the public, and be willing to learn basic information breast health and our organization.Volunteers must be willing to pick up educational suitcase from our dowtown Portland office prior to the event.

 
Peer Reviewer:  This group of volunteers is responsible for reviewing Community Grant applications, assigning scores to categories that are addressed in the application, and make funding recommendations based upon the merit of the project, proposed work-plan and objectives, and budget. Reviews take place during the month of January, and require a 10 hour time commitment, as well as the ability to attend a training session. The ability to understand the community profile and grant expectations, as well as offer constructive feedback is required.


Trainer: Train speakers about breast health information and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization using our Komen Essentials training program. This position requires experience in teaching or training.


Breast Cancer Issues™ Conference Volunteer: Our annual conference takes place in early winter or late spring. Volunteers are needed during the conference to assist with registration, session assistance or other duties.