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Volunteer Opportunities

We can't do what we do without you! Together, we can raise awareness, funds, and educate more men and families to save lives.

Volunteer with ZERO
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As the leading national nonprofit dedicated to ending prostate cancer and supporting all those affected, our mission is driven by the passion and commitment of volunteers like you. 

ZERO works to advance groundbreaking research, offer comprehensive support services, and develop innovative solutions to address health disparities in the fight against prostate cancer. 

By joining our volunteer team, you’ll play a vital role in helping us meet the most urgent needs of our community, make a lasting impact, and move closer to a future free from prostate cancer. 

Ways to Get Involved

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Community Education

As a Community Education Volunteer, you will support health fairs and promotional events by engaging with attendees, distributing educational materials, and sharing key messages about prostate cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about spreading health education and helping to raise awareness in the community.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Represent ZERO Prostate Cancer at health fairs, community events, and promotional tables.
  • Engage event attendees by sharing information about prostate cancer, its risk factors, and prevention methods.
  • Distribute educational materials and resources provided by ZERO, including brochures, flyers, and other printed materials.
  • Assist in setting up and breaking down event booths or tables.
  • Answer general questions about prostate cancer and connect individuals with additional resources or support as needed.
  • Help raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage individuals to learn about screening and early detection.
  • Track and report event attendance and engagement to the ZERO team.
Qualifications:
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Passion for health education and a commitment to raising awareness about prostate cancer.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced event setting.
  • Comfortable speaking with individuals of all backgrounds and answering general questions about prostate cancer.
  • Availability to attend local health fairs and community events, which may occur on weekends or evenings.
  • Prior volunteer experience at events or health fairs is a plus, but not required.
Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inform diverse audiences.
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Support a Local Run/Walk

ZERO Prostate Cancer is looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to support our Run/Walk events across the country. Volunteers will assist in a variety of event-day activities, including registration, course support, water stations, and post-race celebrations. Your efforts will help make our Run/Walk events successful while raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and support.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Choose from a variety of roles based on your skills & interests including: set-up, registration, water station, course monitoring & more
  • Be a positive ambassador for ZERO Prostate Cancer, sharing information about the organization and encouraging participants to join the fight against prostate cancer.
Qualifications:
  • Read and adhere to ZERO's Standards of Excellence Policy.
  • Enthusiasm for ZERO Prostate Cancer’s mission to end prostate cancer.
  • Ability to work well in a team and take direction from event coordinators.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, welcoming attitude.
  • Willingness to be outside for several hours and assist with event setup, operations, and breakdown.
  • Comfortable with physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting light to moderate objects.
  • Previous volunteer experience at events is a plus but not required.
Skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inform diverse audiences.
  • Great for college students and groups!
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Become an Advocate

ZERO’s Advocates are from all walks of life.You don't have to be a policy expert to make a difference when contacting your elected officials. At its core, advocacy is simply about getting in touch with your representatives office, sharing your story to demonstrate why prostate cancer should be a priority, and then answering any questions they might have. ZERO's tools make this outreach easy; all you need to do is fill out a simple form to send an email with everything your leaders need to know.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Advocate for policies and legislation that support prostate cancer research, treatment, and patient access to care.
  • Participate in local, state, and national advocacy events and campaigns, including phone calls, emails, and meetings with elected officials.
  • Educate the public, policymakers, and stakeholders on prostate cancer issues through letter writing, social media, and other outreach efforts.
  • Share your personal story and experiences to help raise awareness and build understanding of prostate cancer.
  • Collaborate with ZERO staff and other volunteers to coordinate advocacy activities and campaigns.
  • Attend ZERO Advocacy Summit event (Optional)
Qualifications:
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Accept ZERO Standards of Excellence
  • Passion for advocating for prostate cancer research, patient rights, and healthcare policy changes.
  • Strong communication and writing skills for interacting with lawmakers, community members, and media.
  • Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with advocacy or public policy is a plus, but not required.
  • Willingness to participate in virtual or in-person training to learn about prostate cancer advocacy.
  • Access to a phone, computer, and internet for virtual advocacy activities.
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MENtor

MENtors come from all walks of life, giving a MENtee the best possible opportunity to be matched with a MENtor who has shared similar life experiences. ZERO MENtors are eager to help their MENtees make their prostate cancer journey as comfortable and be as supportive as possible.

ZERO MENtors are not medical professionals nor can they provide specific medical advice.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-on-one, peer-to-peer support and access to educational resources for those affected by prostate cancer in your community.
  • Create a safe, inclusive space where members can share successes, recommendations, or struggles they may be facing.
  • Communicate with MENtees regularly through phone, email, or video calls, ensuring consistent support
  • Respect confidentiality and maintain a non-judgmental, compassionate approach.
  • Participate in initial training and ongoing program updates to enhance your mentoring skills.
Qualifications:
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Pass a background check
  • Access to a phone and internet for virtual mentoring.
  • Should be a current patient and/or prostate cancer survivor
  • Commit to 1 year, annual renewable upon staff & volunteer agreement
  • A commitment to providing at least 2 meetings, lasting 1 hour, per year per mentor in the MENtor Program.
Skills
  • Empathy, patience, and excellent listening skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
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Support Group Leaders

The interactive monthly format of a support group allows members to exchange information and ideas with the goal of empowering members with knowledge that comes from a shared experience. ZERO is always in need of strong, experienced, dedicated leaders to provide valuable support and educational resources to those affected by prostate cancer in their local communities.

Support Group Leaders are not medical professionals nor can they provide specific medical advice.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Lead consistent in-person or virtual group style peer-to-peer support meetings.
  • Create a safe, supportive & inclusive space where members can share successes, recommendations, or struggles they may be facing.
  • Provide educational resources and updates from ZERO to group members.
  • Encourage group discussions and peer support while respecting confidentiality and diversity of perspectives.
  • Communicate regularly with ZERO staff to report on group activities and share feedback.
  • Commit to 2 years, renewable upon staff & volunteer agreement
  • Monthly meetings with ZERO staff (1 Hour) 
Qualifications:
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Pass a background check
  • Passion for ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer and support those affected by the disease.
  • Experience with prostate cancer as a survivor, caregiver, or advocate preferred but not required.
  • Ability to create a positive, respectful, and safe environment for group members.
  • Availability to lead one group meeting per month and dedicate additional time for preparation and follow-up.
  • Access to a phone, computer, and internet for virtual meetings (if applicable).
Skills
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and excellent listening skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
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Corporations and Groups

Groups and corporations can make a real difference by volunteering with ZERO Prostate Cancer, whether it’s serving at a local run/walk or getting involved at a local community outreach event. It’s a chance to team up for a great cause, make an impact, and help support the fight against prostate cancer while backing patients and their families.

Looking to connect with us through group service? If your team has 5 or more folks can sign up via available opportunities in Golden. 

Employer Volunteer Policy Search

Many companies include paid time off for qualified volunteer work as part of their compensation package. Make it easy: this search tool looks at all publicly known policies to give you the exact details of what's available, along with links to any paperwork or internal details you'd need to take advantage of this benefit.

Don't see your company in the search? Not all companies publish their VTO policies; if you don't see it here, check with your internal HR team to make sure!

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