In addition, candidates must demonstrate a relationship between their projected major field of study and the work of the American Cancer Society, together with serious interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector. Relevant fields of study include, but are not limited to, English, Communications, Finance, Economics, Sociology, Health Education, Community Health, Social Work, Public Administration, and pre-Med. The Friends of the N.C.C.S. are groups of volunteers dedicated to raising funds for children with cancer assisted by The National Children's Cancer Society. A variety of special events have raised funds for vital program services offered by N.C.C.S. and to increase awareness of the organization. Some events include golf tournaments and other sporting events, concerts, dinner dances and canister drives.
Many people like to utilize the services of companies that blend good deeds with good business.
A number of companies have developed unique and successful ways to contribute to the N.C.C.S. by using a portion of product sales. The Corporate Health unit within Consumer Health Marketing, in Dallas, Texas, offers an internship in worksite health promotion for students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The purpose of the program is to produce competent professionals in health promotion and provide students the opportunity to integrate academic knowledge with professional skills and to apply these skills in a corporate-based program. The student will also gain experience working with volunteers on the Heart At Work Committee at National Center. If required, the student would also complete a self-directed project.