Volunteers are an essential highly-valued part of the Gilda’s Club community and program. We could not function without their energy, skills, and enthusiasm. There are many ways to help – choose one or more of the volunteer “teams” described below. Whether you are manning the phones, leading a class, working a fundraiser or just chatting with a member, it's people like you that help create the magic that is Gilda’s Club.

The first step is to fill out a Volunteer Application Form and sign up for a volunteer training session. In that session you will learn about our history, philosophy and programs, and take a tour of the clubhouse. We will then schedule an individual meeting with you to discuss your availability and how to best utilize your skills. For more information, contact Barbara Ferrera, Clubhouse Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, at (609) 926-2699.

Volunteer Teams
Choose the team(s) that suit your individual skills and interests -- or ask us where the need is greatest at the present time.

Clubhouse and Grounds Volunteers:
“ It’s Always Something” Team — come to the clubhouse to help out with whatever needs doing at the moment; projects may include calendar mailings, clerical support, and clubhouse errands and chores.
Club Beautiful Team — help us keep the clubhouse beautiful!
Social Events Team — solicit, buy, and/or pick up food and/or decorations for a clubhouse social gathering, including potluck dinners. This team is responsible for preparing the clubhouse, assisting during and cleaning up after the event.
Library Team — Knowledge is power! Shelve books and periodicals, gather new materials, keep the catalog up to date, and find new resources!
Gardens and Grounds Team — lend us your green thumb for yard work, gardening, lawn care, general maintenance, and snow removal.

Program Volunteers:
New Member Team — assist with orientation meetings for prospective Gilda’s Club members. Program team members must be a cancer survivor or a family member at least one year past your cancer experience.
Customized Membership Plan Team — help create a one-year plan of action for social and emotional support for new Gilda’s Club members. Customized membership team members will be chosen by staff based on experience and credentials.
Workshop Leader/Lecturer — share your expertise and skills with Gilda’s Club members. Lead activities in your area of expertise (yoga, crafts, etc.) or present lectures on cancer-related topics.

Outreach Volunteers:
Gilda’s Ambassadors Team — help create community awareness about Gilda’s Club by speaking to various audiences to help us attract new members and volunteers.
Community Events Team — spread the word about Gilda’s Club at health fairs, street fairs, and other local community events.

Noogieland Volunteers: (Criminal Background Check required)
Noogie Team — provide supervised playtime for children in Noogieland and participate in events benefiting the program.
Noogieland Special Events Team — help plan and promote Noogieland parties throughout the year, especially NoogieFest, the greatest Halloween party ever, by soliciting donations for food, costumes, and party giveaways.

Volunteer Committees
Once you are a Gilda’s Club volunteer team member, you may contribute your skills, expertise and leadership as a member of one of our volunteer committees:

Calendar committee - help plan and coordinate the Gilda’s Club program by suggesting ideas for activities, contacting activity providers, our Medical Resource Council, Gilda’s Club members and volunteers.
Outreach and Marketing committee - help increase community awareness about Gilda’s Club by planning and implementing outreach and marketing strategies. This may include speaking opportunities, press releases, public service announcements, and more!
Newsletter committee - help write, design, draft, or edit volunteer publications and our quarterly GildaGram newsletter.
Fundraising committee - help us create and produce fundraising events so that Gilda’s Club continues to thrive!

Upcoming Volunteer Training Sessions
Anyone interested in coming to a training session must sign up by contacting Barbara Ferrera at (609) 926-2699:

• Upcoming schedule TBA . Call for more information