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CANSA Launches First-Ever Volunteer Day to Honour Dedicated Volunteers

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is proud to announce the launch of its very first CANSA Volunteer Day – 26 July 2025, that will be celebrated annually in July going forward. This new tradition is dedicated to honouring CANSA’s incredible volunteers who selflessly serve those affected by cancer, their families, and communities across South Africa.

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Published: 17 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire

Protected: Celebrating The Incredible Impact of CANSA Volunteers

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Published: 2 December 2024
Updated: 2 December 2024
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Volunteers Inspire

CANSA Volunteer Vacancy – Male Volunteer Patient Navigators

CANSA is looking to recruit 5 x Male Volunteer Patient Navigators that will navigate and provide support to prostate cancer patients during their treatment journey at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and post treatment. Patient navigators will provide 3 types of navigation: Physical navigation: Accompany, direct and/or guide prostate cancer patients to relevant testing and […]

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Published: 4 April 2024
Updated: 4 April 2024
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Work for CANSA

Put Your Support Behind CANSA’s Volunteers

As we celebrate volunteers on International Volunteers’ Day in December, CANSA is mindful that without volunteers it would not be able to deliver quality emotional and practical support to cancer patients, loved ones and caregivers, or educate local communities regarding how to lower personal cancer risk. Ongoing costs incurred by volunteers include  transport and data costs. Any individual or company or service organisation can make an impact by contributing towards assisting our volunteers so we can help more patients. Make a donation or get in touch with CANSA so we can partner on volunteer programmes…

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Published: 9 August 2022
Updated: 8 May 2024
Categories: Advocacy, Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

New Volunteer Applications

Please note: If you still wish to apply to become a CANSA Volunteer, please complete the steps below. Steps to Becoming a CANSA Volunteer Step One: Consider What Kind of Volunteer Work You Want to Do: Step Two: Complete the Online Application Form The Volunteer Programme Manager will note what kind of volunteer work you […]

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Published: 8 April 2021
Updated: 24 June 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Volunteers Inspire

Protected: CANSA Service Leader Volunteer Portal

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Published: 23 October 2020
Updated: 28 October 2020
Categories: Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Today!

Dear Volunteer Applicant We’re always excited to welcome new volunteers into the CANSA family and we are grateful for your interest! With the incidence of cancer rising in our country, the demand for CANSA’s services is far greater than our hardworking staff team can manage. CANSA Volunteers are the backbone and lifeblood of the organisation, […]

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Published: 26 May 2012
Updated: 24 June 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Volunteers Inspire

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