Volunteer

From the seed of an idea in February 2010, Skin of Steel has already grown into a 500 person effort.

Who knew you all would grasp the challenge before us so quickly? Now it is time to figure out how we collectively can do something to halt the fastest growing cancer in the world.

Below you will find Events that SOS needs Volunteer skills and resources to execute. Take a look and see what fits with your existing or potential skill set and availability. Then complete the volunteer form below and let us know the event or goal you would like to help accomplish. Be sure to check back regularly as the volunteer opportunities will change.

Date	Event or Goal	Location	Volunteers Needed
October 1, 2011	Susan Steel speaks at Chicago Forum for Melanoma Patient Education	Chicago, IL	SOS Executive Director, Susan Steel will provide the patient experience at this forum for patients and families. She will join fellow Chicago Melanoma Consortium members in providing current information. A lot of time will be devoted to Questions & Answers
Ongoing	Funding the 1st National Melanoma Tissue Repository for primary specimens	Contact Susan Steel ssteel@skinofsteel.org	Volunteers willing to work on a very challenging project in collaboration with AIM at Melanoma. Goal is to raise $2.8M without Chicago institutional participation and $3.4M with Chicago participation. Project requires effective communication and diligence in approaching funding institutions, philanthropists and corporate foundations. DVD available from the June Briefing by the Medical Researchers and for a diverse group of Chicago professionals, business executives, philanthropists, foundation directors.
Ongoing	Oncology Nurses Society Chicago Chapter: Annual Symposium Dinner	East Bank Club Chicago, IL Contact Susan Steel ssteel@skinofsteel.org	SOS is hosting this Symposium Dinner on Novel Melanoma Therapies at the request of the Chicago Chapter of the Oncology Nurses Society. A variety of melanoma experts from the Chicago Melanoma Consortium will be presenting. The bulk of the work is completed but need help managing small administrative details prior to Nov 16th.
Ongoing	Campaign to legislate a ban on minor use of indoor tanning apparatus	Contact Henrietta Saunders hsaunders@skinofsteel.org	Volunteers willing to use communication, organizational and computer skills to support Senator Jeff Schoenberg and Rep Robyn Gabels in their sponsorship of a bill that bans minor use of indoor tanning apparatus.
Ongoing	Glenview "Live Sun Smart and Skin Safe" Campaign	Contact Susan Steel ssteel@skinofsteel.org	Oversee or implement execution of our sun smart/ skin safe skin cancer prevention platform for Glenview in terms of prioritized policies and deliverables. Respond to organizations' requests for training. Measure results on ongoing basis. Maintain electronic portal and database to centralize communication. SOS is currently seeking a new Chairperson.
Ongoing	Glenview Campaign's Newsletter	Contact Chris Northwick cnorthwick@comcast.net	Seeking articles from the public, students, businesses and institutions. Topic focus is broad but must relate to Skin Cancer. Distribution is over 500.
Ongoing	Corporate & Institutional Wellness Fairs & Exhibits	Contact Susan Steel ssteel@skinofsteel.org	SOS Shade & Education Tent - Outreach for corporate or institutional employees.

Completed!	Press Conference on IL Tanning Bed legislation with Rep Robin Gabels and Sen Jeff Schoenber's Staff.	Sen Schoenberg's Office Evanston, IL	Under the direction of SOS' Legislative Director, Henrietta Saunders, GBS Students presented an Indoor Tanning Ban Petition at a Press Conference. GBS Cure CoChair Ellen Hirsch and SOS Student Director Sachi Ishida coordinated GBS student representation.
Completed!	SOS Briefing on the 1st National Melanoma Tissue Repository for primary specimens	Chicago Briefing DVD available	SOS invited three of the four repository researchers working with AIM at Melanoma to develop the nation's first melanoma tissue bank. Chicago professionals, philanthropists and foundation directors gathered to learn from the experts, discuss possible Chicago involvement and explore funding strategy. The medical experts focused on the repository's potential to improve understanding of susceptibility, diagnosis and prognosis, therapeutic responsiveness and personalized treatment.
Completed!	SOS Exhibit at Mesirow Financial Health Symposium	Chicago	As a result of an employee survey ranking skin cancer as the top concern, SOS accepted an invitation to Mesirow Financial's Health Symposium. SOS volunteers educated employees regarding early detection, skin protection and susceptibility.
Completed!	Implementation of Glenbrook South HS Sun Safe Strategy	Cure Club Glenbrook South HS 400 West Lake Glenview, IL	Facilitating GBS Staff and Administration the Cure Club's development of four student driven programs dispersed before dances and vacations focused on healthy behavior in the sun and complete avoidance of indoor tanning apparatus. Raise overall awareness of SOS and our mission. Programs include: A Pledge Wall posting Students Pledges not to use Indoor Tanning Beds before Dances, Running a Skin Awareness Student Raffle during half time at a Football Game. Using various communication outlets to remind students of safe practices in high altitudes and tropical environments prior to Spring Break. Students participated in supporting Illinois legislation to ban indoor tanning amongst minors.
Completed!	Brainstorm on Skin Cancer	Youth Services of Glenview & Northbrook 3080 West Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60026	GBS Students trained as Breakout Leaders to lead 167 community, education, civic, corporate, medical, service professionals and residents through brainstorm discussions on how to protect Glenview from the fastest growing cancer in the world.
Completed!	RAM Los Angeles Free Clinic	LA Sports Arena	Team traveled to Los Angeles to provide Sun Safety & Skin Cancer Prevention Outreach to 8,400 under and uninsured.
Completed!	Titan JV Girls Soccer CSL Invite	Glenbrook South HS 4000 West Lake Glenview, IL	SOS Shade & Education Tent presented outreach via SOS Student Brainstorm Leaders to entire soccer teams from Northern IL
Completed!	Rush University Medical Center Hospital Lobby Entrance	Rush University Medical Center Hospital Lobby-4th Floor 1650 W. Harrison St. (Atrium Bldg)	SOS Shade & Education Tent presented outreach for Melanoma Month via Rush Medical Students. All day traffic led to listeners standing 4 deep
Completed!	Awareness Training for REI Staff Huddle	REI Northbrook Store 888 Willow Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062	SOS staff provided awareness training for REI staff on skin cancer prevention as well as products and gear to promote for sun safety.
Completed!	Youth Services of Glenview & Northbrook Make a Difference 5K Run	Attea Middle School 2500 Chestnut Ave. Glenview, IL 60026	SOS Shade & Education Tent presented outreach via expanded volunteer group who received on the job training for Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Completed!	Youth Services Summer Camp	Youth Services of Glenview & Northbrook 3080 West Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60026	Educational Outreach presented to Summer Camp program reinforced with age appropriate (7 to 14) Sun Wise Activities from the Environmental Protection Agency. Outreach directed toward youth as well as young adult camp counselors.
Completed!	Glenview July 4th Parade Float Design	1631 East Ridgewood Glenview, IL 60025	Designed, Built & Manned SOS Float. Recruited Artists, Designers, Visionaries, Communicators, Entertainers, Carpenters, Sponsors, & Parade Walkers in SOS T-Shirts
Completed!	Glenview Independence Day Parade	River Drive between Glenview Rd and Dewes Street in Glenview	100+ SOS Float Walkers escorted Sun Safe Float in SOS/Glen Oak Acres T-Shirts. Float won best Neighborhood Award.
Completed!	Outreach at REI	REI Northbrook Store 888 Willow Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-480-1938	SOS Shade & Education Tent presented outreach for REI customers displaying REI Products that keep us Sun Safe. Outreach Volunteers, including College students received on the job training for Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection.
Completed!	- Farmers' Mrkt - Annual Street Fair - Wagner's Farm - Flick Pool - Glenview Soccer Club Season Kickoff	Glenview, IL	SOS Shade & Education Tent presented outreach to children of all ages and adults, via Volunteers who received on the job training for Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection.
Completed!	Monday Marley Madness (in honor of Bob Marley) Fundraiser for Glenview Pilot	59 Park Drive Glenview, IL	Cooks, Music Mixers, Limbo Dancers, Glenview Folk to solidify commitment and raise funds for local Glenview Campaign: Live Sun Smart and Skin Safe.
Completed!	9th Annual Classic Car Show in memory of Chuck Requa benefiting Melanoma Reseach	Lake Forest Market Square Lake Forest, IL	Antique & Special Interest Cars will be displayed around the Market Square. The Ragtops will perform free Oldies Concert. Food and beverages available. Come out and support the Requa family's fundraiser!
Completed!	Installation of Sunscreen & Dispensers at Glenbrook South HS	Glenbrook South HS 4000 West Lake Glenview, IL	Sunscreen Research, Selection and Procurement. Fund raising through local Glenview Campaign: Live Sun Smart and Skin Safe as well as Athletic and Band Boosters.
Completed!	SOS Shade & Education Tent at Glenbrook South HS Band Camp	Glenbrook South HS 4000 West Lake Glenview, IL	Peer Briefing for all Band Members and Teachers on how to Live Sun Smart and Skin Safe. Provision of shade throughout camp August 16th-20th
Completed!	Elisa Boughner Art Exhibit featuring Steel Lotus Collection	Midwest Hospice & Palliative Care Ctr 2050 Claire Court Glenview, IL	Enjoy exhibit during business hours. Purchase inspiring art with percentage of proceeds donated to SOS Outreach & Research.