Volunteer

Get involved the hands-on way

We are very grateful for your interest in helping out! As a small nonprofit, there is always room for an extra set of hands. Like everything else here at PK, opportunities to volunteer are often created by the volunteers themselves. If you have a skill, hobby, or talent that you are interested in donating, we strongly encourage you to contact us and let us know.

Here are some of the opportunities that we can always use help with:

Two survivors on dish washing duty at Camp Koru.

Program Volunteer

Our programs run with a lean and carefully selected staff to allow for the best participant experience. Volunteer needs at camps include medical staff (paramedic or higher, preferably with oncology experience), culinary (chefs), and wellness guides (licensed social worker, therapist, or counselor).

Cancer survivor reading poetry to other survivors at Camp Koru.

General Administrative Volunteer

Admin volunteers can do everything from input data to compile and organize content to send out thank-you notes and help organize events. We are always in need of admin volunteers on an ongoing basis -- they are the foundation of our organization! If you are reliable and have a steady (even small!) number of hours each week you can give, please consider applying to help.

Group of survivors hanging out on surfboards in the ocean.

Board Member

Are you seeking a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can make a tangible impact? Do you want to contribute your expertise in strategic thinking, financial forecasting, organizational behavior, or project management to a meaningful cause? Are you passionate about empowering young adult cancer survivors through adventure, and the outdoors?

We are currently seeking to expand our board with dedicated leaders who align with one or more of the following descriptions:

  • Energetic and entrepreneurial professionals eager to channel their enthusiasm into supporting young adult cancer survivors

  • Finance specialists who can help guide sound financial decisions that benefit the organization.

  • Skilled grant writers capable of identifying and pursuing grant opportunities for the organization

  • Community leaders and philanthropists willing to engage their peers and networks to raise awareness and help fund our programs

  • Scholars or academics with expertise in survivorship, mental health, or healing to contribute to our community’s well-being

Click “apply” to learn more about the roles on our Board of Directors.

If you are interested in being considered, please fill out the application form and send your resume to our Executive Director, Beth Peck (beth@projectkoru.org). 

Survivor carrying his surfboard to the ocean at Camp Koru.

Apply to Intern With Us

We often have openings for committed, energetic, and motivated third or fourth-year undergraduate students for our Program Assistant Internship.

Prospective interns should be interested in community outreach and health promotion, be self-directed, thorough, and possess outstanding communication skills. Interns will work under the supervision of our Program or Executive Director and Outreach Director and may have direct contact with young adult cancer survivors, donors, and/or the community at large. 

Interns will have a meaningful opportunity to participate in a project that will enhance their professional development while exposing them to an issue of critical importance in the field of cancer survivorship. Through this exposure and training, they will gain a working knowledge of the unique emotional, physical, and social needs of young adults (diagnosed between 18-39) cancer survivors and non-profit program management. Please contact beth@projectkoru.org for application instructions, and/or additional information.