Volunteer
With a small (but mighty!) team of just eight, the PBCC thrives thanks to the passion and dedication of our volunteers. As a grassroots nonprofit, volunteer support isn’t just helpful—it’s essential to spreading lifesaving awareness and making an impact across Pennsylvania.
Join our volunteer family! Sign up below to receive local opportunities and discover how you can make a difference.
Ways to Volunteer
Drive Out Breast Cancer
Each October, the PBCC proudly takes part in our Drive Out Breast Cancer campaign — powered by our incredible board members and volunteers! We partner with car dealerships across the state to host informational tables at their locations and generously donate a portion of their proceeds at the end of the month. We’re always looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to recruit and coordinate with local dealerships
County Captain
County Captains are our powerhouse volunteer leaders! They serve as the heart of the PBCC in their communities — identifying opportunities, building connections, and supporting outreach efforts in their counties and beyond. County Captains take action, represent the PBCC at local events, help us serve individuals across the state, and more. Whether you’re a survivor, supporter, or simply passionate about advocacy, this is your moment to step up and get involved!
Photo Exhibit Committee Member
The PBCC’s traveling photo exhibit “67 Women 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania” travels to approximately six communities across the state each year to showcase survivors and thrivers in every corner of the state, while promoting early detection. As the exhibit travels to each community, organized and enthusiastic volunteers are needed to help organize the opening reception and events surrounding the 10-day exhibit.
Grassroots Partners
Fundraisers organized by community members — our amazing Grassroots Partners — take place across the state all year long to benefit the PBCC. We’re always looking for organized, motivated, and creative individuals to step up and host a fundraiser to support our mission or lend our established Grassroots Partners a hand at their event. Become a Grassroots Partner yourself or sign up to volunteer and we’ll find the perfect role for you at a nearby fundraising event!
Health Fair
The PBCC is often invited to host informational tables at health fairs and community events across the state. We rely on local volunteers to represent us at these events! Volunteers help welcome attendees, share information and giveaways, and answer general questions about our organization. If a question arises that you’re not comfortable answering, attendees can be directed to our website or invited to leave their contact information so a staff member can follow up.
Speaker
The PBCC is frequently invited to provide speakers for events — whether to share important information about breast cancer, highlight our programs and services, or tell a personal survivor story. We are always seeking volunteers who are knowledgeable about the PBCC, willing to share their personal experiences, and comfortable speaking in front of a group. If you have a story to tell and a passion for our mission, we would love to have you represent us at community events.
Host a Donation Drive
An easy way to support the PBCC is by hosting a Donation Drive for our free Friends Like Me breast cancer care packages. Every care package is customized with comforting items and resources for each patient’s needs. Encourage your office, school, church, sports team or community organization to shop items from our Amazon Wish list and help us send the message that no survivor or thriver fights alone!
