Volunteer

Volunteers are an integral part of Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT. Volunteers contribute enthusiasm, warmth and energy, and help to create a special place for people whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities for people to contribute their time and skills to Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT.

Donate Item List
  • Reception Volunteers provide the warm welcome when someone calls or visits Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT. Receptionists also help individuals register for programs.
  • Outreach Ambassadors attend health and community fairs representing CSCNYCT and share information about the wide range of programs and services that we offer both at our White Plains location as well as in the community.
  • Administrative Volunteers assist with mailings, filing, and data entry and other administrative tasks.
  • Caterers prepare homemade goods or other refreshments for special events. 
  • Gilda’s Curators help maintain our beautiful clubhouse inside and out by assisting with tidying and light upkeep.

Volunteer orientations are scheduled on an as-needed basis. For more information, please contact our Clubhouse at 914-644-8844 or info@cscnyct.org. Please fill the volunteer information below.

For information on youth volunteer opportunities, please visit our Children, Teens and Families page.

Ambassador Program

An Ambassador is a volunteer who is committed to promoting the mission of CSCNYCT.

Advocacy

Publicly support our mission and cause.

Outreach

Help get the word out about CSCNYCT to new and existing communities who need our services most.

Fundraising

Enlist your family and friends to donate by hosting your own event or volunteer at one of our events.

Community Engagement

Work with CSCNYCT community members by sharing your unique skills.

Interested in becoming an ambassador?

Become an Ambassador

Call: 914-644-8844
Email: info@cscnyct.org

I volunteer because I want to be a small part of the wonderful team that makes living with the effects of cancer a less difficult journey

Lucy I., Volunteer

Commitment

Ambassadors commit what they feel comfortable, whether that is time, skills, connections, resources, or money.

There is no expectation other than to help our community!

About Us

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gildas Club provides FREE social and emotional support to anyone impacted by cancer.

Youth Committee Volunteer

The 2025-2026 Youth Committee Application will be available August 6th, 2025.
The Youth Committee is a volunteer group of high school students from Westchester, Rockland, and lower Fairfield counties, whose goal is to raise awareness of the importance of cancer support and Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT (CSCNYCT) in their schools and communities. Youth Committee members work together to:
  • plan events
  • fundraise
  • develop and distribute outreach and marketing materials
  • find new and innovative ways to spread the word about CSCNYCT
Meetings are hands on and focus on learning about cancer, emotional support and the organization and operation of non-profit organizations.  By the end of the year, members leave with an understanding of the inner workings of a non-profit. Meetings are 1x a month from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM *Exceptions for special events/programs*
  1. Sunday: 9/28 – First meeting
  2. Sunday 10/26- Meeting
  3. Tuesday, November 11/11 (Veteran’s Day)- CTF Event at the Clubhouse
  4. Sunday 12/21- Meeting
  5. Sunday 1/25- Meeting
  6. Sunday 2/22 -Meeting
  7. Sunday 3/22 – CTF Event at the Clubhouse
  8. Sunday 4/26 – Final meeting / wrap up
Please click below to complete BOTH the application AND handbook.
Application & Handbook Form

The 2025-2026 Youth Committee Application is now available.

Please click below to complete BOTH the application AND handbook.

The application is available on August 1st, 2024 and applications AND handbooks are due September 6th, 2025.

Email Jen Ricca, CTF Manager with any questions or concerns: jricca@cscnyct.org