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Micro-volunteering opportunities

Learn about our flexible, bitesize volunteering opportunities. Whether you have a few minutes to give or a few hours, you can help us beat cancer.

About micro volunteering

Volunteer in a way that suits you with our flexible online and event-based micro opportunities.

From supporting events to emailing your local politician, micro volunteering is a flexible and convenient way to get involved. Choose what, when and how much to do and help us beat cancer in a way that suits you.

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Help out an event near you

Thousands of people take part in our events each year so we can continue beating cancer. As micro volunteers, you'll be part of the team making it all possible. With hundreds of locations across the UK, volunteering at our events is a fun, flexible way to get involved.

How to sign up

Browse our event volunteer roles to find one near you. Read all the role information and select 'micro volunteer' on our application form.

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There's a role for everyone, and you may well make friends for life. Whatever is needed, I'm down for it! I feel immensely proud on the day when it comes together and participants start an event - all their hard work in entering and fundraising all comes together.

- Linny, Event volunteer

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Become an online e-campaigner

Volunteer from home and help influence government policies. Whether it's signing a petition or emailing your local politicians, our e-campaigners drive change by taking quick online actions.

How to sign up

To sign up as an e-campaigner simply fill in our short online form. Each month you'll receive an email with a quick online action you can take to help campaign for change.

Become an e-campaigner

Benefits of micro volunteering

Whether you volunteer online or at an event, micro volunteering brings lots of benefits:

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Flexible opportunities

Whether you volunteer at home for a few minutes or at an event for a few hours, our roles are flexible.

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Make a difference

By volunteering you're helping to power progress for people affected by cancer.

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Join a fantastic community

Join a group of like-minded people creating a positive impact in your community.

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FAQs and resources

Frequently asked questions

Get answers on the most commonly asked questions about volunteering.

Volunteer Hub

Keep up-to-date with the latest volunteering information and news in our dedicated area for volunteers.

Other volunteering opportunities

Explore other ways to get involved and volunteer with us.

Contact us

If you have questions about volunteering, email our Volunteering team or call our Supporter Services team.

Our opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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