Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the American Cancer Society! As a volunteer, you can honor a survivor or a loved one lost to cancer, and help save lives of people both in the Capital Region and around the world.

We have different event-related volunteer roles from planning committees to night of volunteers, along with many other volunteer opportunities with the American Cancer Society of the Capital Region.

Day of Event Volunteer

Volunteer your time at one of our fundraising events to help us celebrate life and take meaningful action in the fight against cancer. Upcoming event dates below:

• Gala of Hope: May 10, 2025- Saratoga Hall of Springs
• Red, White & Blue Party: June 20, 2025- Saratoga National Golf Club
• Coaches vs. Cancer: September 25, 2025- Albany Capital Center
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
  • Albany: October 19, 2025- Washington Park Albany
  • Adirondacks: October 26, 2025- Glena Falls City Park

Associate Board of Ambassadors

• ABOA (Associate Board of Ambassadors) is a group of emerging leaders in our community who serve as ambassadors and champions for the American Cancer Society and its mission. ABOA members raise awareness, funds and volunteer at different events throughout the year. Learn more here: 2025 Associate Board of Ambassadors

Gala of Hope Committee

Committee members agree to meet the following expectations:

• Active involvement in committee meetings from January – May
• Promote the Gala of Hope on social media and within networks
• Participate in outreach and utilize network to secure $5,000 (give/get) in sponsorships, donation, and/or auction items. Can be a combination of all the above
• Purchase a ticket(s) to attend the event

Coaches vs. Cancer Committee

Committee members agree to meet the following expectations:

• Active involvement in committee meetings from March – September
• Promote the Coaches vs. Cancer event on social media and within networks
• Participate in outreach and utilize network to secure sponsorships and auction items and sell tickets
• Raise $1,000 for event (give/get)
• Purchase a ticket(s) to attend the event

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

• Sign up to be a team captain, ask others to join your team and together you can fundraise & walk with us
• Join a committee to help ACS Staff in securing sponsorships, vendors & day of experiences

Real Kids Wear Pink Opportunities

• Register to be a student ambassador to get your school/team/friends involved in the fight against breast cancer
• Register to be a school ambassador to get your students involved in the fight against breast cancer

Relay For Life Planning

Thanks to the support of our team captains, participants, staff, and volunteers, we’ve helped the American Cancer Society fund lifesaving research, crucial patient services, and education and prevention initiatives that have helped millions of people – and we have no intention of slowing down. That’s why we need people like you to join us. Any way you choose to get involved will help us save lives from cancer – but we can’t do this without you.