Volunteer for Cancer Research UK
Opportunity of the Month
Embrace the great outdoors during your volunteering at one of our newest events, the Big Hike. Choose from a range of scenic locations and be a part of a fun day whilst meeting some fantastic people all in aid of Cancer Research UK.
We're looking for active, enthusiastic people who love to be outside to help make these events something special.
Shop volunteering
Time commitment: As little as 1 hour per week.
We're looking for volunteers to help in our shops during this particularly busy time of the year. Can you spare an hour a week to help out?
We have flexible hours to fit around you, so check out how you can get involved today.
Event volunteering
Time commitment: A typical event will be for either a morning/afternoon or full day, although we can be flexible to suit your availability
Our teams of event volunteers and staff love what they do! No event day is the same and no matter which event or role you choose, we're sure you'll have lots of fun meeting some fantastic people whilst supporting our cause.
Community Fundraising
Time commitment: With flexible roles available you can pick a role that fits in with you!
Our fantastic fundraisers help contribute to fundraising events in over 600 groups across the UK.
Do your bit for your local community and help raise money to fund life saving research to help find a cure for cancer sooner.
Gain new skills while volunteering
Whether you want to get back in the job market or fancy building up your confidence, we are here to help you develop your skills. Volunteering with us means reaching new goals and getting involved in new experiences.
Corporate volunteering
Looking for a team-building activity that won’t cost the earth AND will make you feel good? Luckily, we can help with that. Read more about how your team can help beat cancer.
Share your cancer story
Time commitment: 1 hour or more.
By sharing your experience of cancer as a media volunteer, you can help raise awareness and help beat cancer.
Campaign for change
Time commitment: 1 hour or more.
Persuading politicians to change in the name of cancer can be hard, but cancer won’t wait and neither will we.
Become a campaigning volunteer and let your voice be heard!
Patient Involvement
Time commitment: 1 hour or more.
Whether you've got lots of time to spare or only a little, we have a variety of ways to get involved and help make a difference.
We want you to help us create a better organisation today!
Andrew and Amanda began to voluntarily fundraise for Cancer Research UK in 2014 and are founders of The Office Abbott Run Committee.
Together, they organise an annual 5k family fun run and also support their local Race for Life, over the last 7 years they have raised an incredible £75,000 to help fund vital cancer research.
Mike was inspired to volunteer after completing several events including the Leicester Shine Walk, the London 2 Brighton Ultra Marathon and many more.
Mike is now an active volunteer at events. Without the support of volunteers like Mike our events simply wouldn't be able take place which in turn would reduce funds for vital cancer research.
Leslie has volunteered at the Enfield shop since 2004 offering crucial support by helping in the sorting room and recently taking on the responsibility of opening the shop.
Without our friendly shop volunteers we simply wouldn't be able to keep our shops open, tidied or stocked resulting in less funding for cancer research.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Keep up with the latest news and info
The Volunteer Hub is a dedicated area for our volunteers. Here you can keep up to date with the latest volunteering information, read news from across Cancer Research UK or tell us about your experience with us.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Take a look at our FAQ page if you have any questions still unanswered.
Want to speak to one of the Volunteering team?
Contact us by email at volunteering@cancer.org.uk or call our Supporter Services team on 0300 1231022.
Our opening hours are 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday
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