By Natalie Van Hoozer

Here at NNCCF, we are extremely thankful for all of the passionate, talented people who offer their time and skills to volunteer. You might be wondering though, “What can I do in addition to office volunteer work?”

Great question! Here are a variety of ways to volunteer your time and resources to help out NNCCF:

• Volunteer at specific fundraisers and events:

We always need dedicated volunteers to help with fundraising events like Brave the Shave! To do this, it is important to notify the staff at NNCCF that you are interested. It is even better if you can commit to helping in advance so we can plan volunteer tasks with you in mind!

• Contribute a specialized skill:

Do you make crafts in you free time? Are you a photographer? If you have a special skill, NNCCF would love to utilize your expertise. By letting the NNCCF staff know what you can contribute, you can volunteer in ways no one has volunteered before! You might be orchestrating a fun new craft at our next event, for example.

• Donate:

Though this may sound like an ordinary way to contribute to the NNCCF cause, it is always an appreciated form of participating with our organization. Whether you make a monetary contribution, donate gift certificates, or donate some other item or service, the time and effort it takes to provide these donations is just as valuable as other volunteer activities.

• Donate event proceeds to NNCCF:

Continuing with the theme of donating, a great way to raise funds for NNCCF is to donate the proceeds of an event to NNCCF. This event might be a bake sale, a neighborhood garage sale, a smoothie/lemonade stand, or a car wash at your school, church, or in your neighborhood- the possibilities are endless. These activities are also a great way to spread awareness about NNCCF in the community, so they have multiple benefits.

• Spread the word:

Even if it isn’t possible to hold a bake sale or other event, spreading knowledge of NNCCF is a great way to contribute to the NNCCF cause. “Word of mouth” is always effective, but using email and social networking sites are also ways to let the world know about NNCCF. Liking the NNCCF Facebook page and sharing information from the page are just a few examples of how to promote awareness. Liking pages for related organizations like St. Baldrick’s is also helpful!

These are just a few ways to get involved with NNCCF. If you have any other ideas for how you or someone else can help NNCCF, please let us know!