Jimmy Fund Walk volunteers cheer and hand out medals at the finish line

Volunteer with the Jimmy Fund

Volunteer at a Jimmy Fund event and join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients at Dana-Farber and beyond.

Volunteer at a signature event and join the Jimmy Fund community. From passing out medals, to staffing weekend marathon training runs, to scooping ice cream, there’s a volunteer position for everyone. No matter where you volunteer, you’ll play an important role in the success of our events and in helping Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund defy cancer.

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About our Volunteers

Our Jimmy Fund volunteer community is always growing, with thousands traveling from near and far to create unforgettable moments for Dana-Farber patients, families, and supporters.

2,200

Volunteers

support the Jimmy Fund every year.

14

States

were represented among our volunteer base in 2024.

3,200

Miles

is how long a volunteer traveled from Victoria, British Columbia, to join us in 2024.

Jimmy Fund Walk volunteers pass out water

Jimmy Fund Walk

Each year, over 800 volunteers help with water stations, T-shirt hand out, registration, and more at the nation’s top single-day walk since 1989. You can also serve as a site captain!

Volunteer at the Walk

“Volunteering with the Jimmy Fund Walk is just a small way for me and my family to give back to an institution that has given us so much.”

Chuck S., featured Jimmy Fund Walk volunteer

DFMC volunteers help runners check-in on race weekend

Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge

Each year, hundreds of runners take on the Boston Marathon® to help defy cancer. Volunteers are an essential part of weekend training runs and race weekend for Dana-Farber’s charity team.

Volunteer at the Marathon
Two volunteers at a past Radio-Telethon with collection cans

Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon

A 36-hour broadcast benefiting Dana-Farber from Boston’s Fenway Park, Radio-Telethon wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who answer phones, collect donations, sell merchandise, and more.

Volunteer at Radio-Telethon
Scooper Bowl volunteers prepare to welcome attendees

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®

From greeting guests to scooping ice cream, volunteers help make the nation’s largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival a success every year.

Volunteer at Scooper Bowl

“I am so grateful for the work that the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl team does to help coordinate volunteers for this event. I always have a good time and meet interesting people. Having grown up in Boston, Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl has been part of my life for 30+ years.” 

Malaika S., featured Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl volunteer

A group of volunteers distributes newspapers to patients

Volunteer at Dana-Farber

Join a team of compassionate volunteers who offer their time and talents to help patients and families.

Volunteer with Dana-Farber

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