Volunteer

Rein in Sarcoma depends on hundreds of volunteers to help us carry out our mission. Whether you have a few hours a month; a week; or for a one-time event, we can use your help, talents, and commitment. No matter what your skills and interests may be, or how much time you can offer—there is a volunteer role for you.

See our current volunteer opportunities

Explore RIS Committees

Join the wonderful group of Rein in Sarcoma volunteers who give their time and talent to raise awareness and increase survivors! One way you can volunteer, is to join a committee. Committee meet either monthly or quarterly and tasks are assigned during meetings.

Chair: Mitch Atherton

Major Responsibilities:

  • Budgeting and Finance Planning
    • Develop an annual operating budget
    • Approve the budget with the Board of Directors
    • Monitor adherence to the budget
  • Internal Controls and Accountability Policies
    • Create, approve and monitor policies that ensure the assets of KWRISF are protected
    • Ensure policies are established for the documentation of financial transactions
    • Ensure policies are being followed
  • Compliance with Federal and State regulations
  • Ensuring the proper filing of taxes
  • Establishing standards for gifts and monitoring compliance
  • Establishing investment policy and monitoring compliance
  • Review and maintain compliance for Minnesota Charitable Review and national standards
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Chair: Tom Boardman

Major Responsibilities:

  • Approve the Development Plan, along with its strategies and goals
    • Individual giving (Planned giving, Named funds, Major donors, etc.)
    • Institutional fundraising (Identification, Grants, etc.)
    • Events (Party in the Park, Sunflower Soiree, etc.)
  • Adopt annual fundraising goals in alignment with the Development Plan
    • Work in collaboration with Board, staff and volunteers to achieve the annual goals
    • Review progress quarterly
  • Provide leadership to support Board members’ involvement in RIS fundraising activities
    • Encourage Board members in making a personal gift that is meaningful and reflects the fact that Rein in Sarcoma is a personal priority for the member
    • Engage others to increase giving and build the donor base
    • Participate in events
    • Represent Rein in Sarcoma in the community

Chair: Elsa Keeler, MD

Major Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Rein in Sarcoma’s Educational Efforts
  • Update Sarcoma Patient Guidebook
  • Manage the Sarcoma Scholar Program
  • Support conference attendance

Chair: Maureen Anderson 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Develop the process for research funding
  • Make recommendations to the Board for funding levels
  • Oversee the development of sarcoma research proposals from cooperating institutions, and make recommendations to the RIS Board of Directors

How to apply

Volunteers at the annual Patient and Family Support Picnic
  1. Submit an online application (volunteers under 18 years of age will be required to submit a parental permission slip)
  2. Complete an online orientation
  3. Complete an interview
  4. Complete background screening
  5. Participate in position-specific trainings

Volunteer Spotlight

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Current Volunteers

Log volunteer hours

Thank you for being a Rein in Sarcoma volunteer!
Log your volunteer hours here.

Log your hours

Annual Training

This training is to be completed annually by current RIS volunteers.
You’ll receive a notification when it’s time to complete it.

Volunteer Training