Become a Sun Safety Ambassador!
The Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation seeks volunteer Sun Safety Ambassadors. Sun Safety Ambassadors deliver virtual educational presentations about skin cancer and sun safety to students in grades 4 to 7. Our ideal Ambassadors will help raise awareness about skin cancer and provide students with the tools they need to stay safe in the sun. We will provide training to give our volunteers the tools they need to become a Sun Safety superstar!
The Sun Safety Ambassador program runs from February to June every year.
We are accepting applications for the season starting February 2025
Volunteer Requirements
We’re looking for reliable volunteers who
- Are passionate about skin health
- Enjoy interacting with students in grades 4 to 7
- Have 1-hour blocks of time available during school hours (9:00am-3:00pm)
- Have reliable WiFi and a quiet space with a neutral background to present from
- Believe in the importance of preventing skin cancer
- Can commit to a minimum of 5 presentations
As a CSCF volunteer, you benefit too! You’ll be able to
- Choose times that fit your schedule
- Get public speaking experience
- Hone your virtual presenting skills
- Connect to kids grades 4, 5, 6 & 7
- Share your passion for skin health
- Add volunteer hours to your resume for scholarships or academic applications
- Receive a reference letter after 5 presentations
- Help prevent skin cancer