Sarcoma Cancer is a rare disease, often misdiagnosed, often afflicting children and young adults.
The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to Sarcoma Cancer research, support and education...and the fight to find a cure.

General Year-Round Rein in Sarcoma Volunteer Opportunities

Posted Wed, 04/29/2009 - 21:28 by Anonymous
  • Working with sarcoma patients / family support- Visiting with patients and/ or families. We are particularly in need of sarcoma patients/survivors.
  • Outreach Liaison- Coordinate distribution of RIS informational materials, including copies of the RIS Sarcoma Patient Starter Notebook, with hospitals, medical clinics and other support establishments.
  • Social Gatherings- Coordinate and/ or assist with social gatherings for survivors and loved ones. RIS hopes to have social RIS Gatherings in the winter and in the fall.
  • RIS website management and/or maintenance- Help maintain and manage this website. Maintenance and updating is an ongoing opportunity. This site currently uses the Drupal Content Management Platform. Computer and website experience is requested.
  • RIS Sarcoma Survivors Notebook Manager- Keep hospitals & clinics supplied and mail internet orders to individuals. Assist in updating the material for future editions.
  • Grant Writer- Research grant opportunities and/or write grants.
  • Newsletter- Create & publish the “Rein in Sarcoma Update” that is published several times a year both in print and as an email newsletter. Experience in writing, editing, and desk top publishing is helpful.
  • Merchandise Sales- Several people needed to staff RIS sales tables at various events and other sales opportunities such as farmers markets, churches, U of M hospital//medical school.
  • Fundraiser Coordinator- Research opportunities for fundraising beyond the July RIS event. Help research and develop additional RIS fundraising activities and events
  • Volunteer Solicitation- Recruit Volunteers for all aspects of Rein in Sarcoma’s work.
  • Mailings- Coordinate or assist with RIS mailings, including addressing, stamping, stuffing and mailing. This can be done from your home.
  • Phone Calling- Calling to invite people to events.
  • Serving on the Board of Directors of the KWRISF- Nominate yourself to serve on the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation Board of Directors that has overall responsibility for the work and management of the Foundation. Meets about 4-6 times yearly. Please contact Peter Wyckoff, KWRISF President, for further information (ptwyckoff@reininsarcoma.org or 651-486-9114.