Our teams of event helpers and staff love what they do! No event day is the same and no matter which event or activity you choose, we're sure you'll have lots of fun meeting some fantastic people whilst supporting our cause.
Join our team of incredible volunteers to help make this happen! To find an event volunteering role near you, just click 'search for roles' below and enter your town or postcode.
Search for rolesVolunteering with us is exciting, uplifting and rewarding. Our events provide a unique opportunity for our supporters to come together, take on a challenge and raise money for life-saving research. Volunteers play an important part in this, creating a celebratory atmosphere for our participants.
Here are some of the tasks you may help with:
Cheering on our participants around the course.
Handing out medals at the finish line.
Helping participants with any questions they have.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering - here are just a few:
Meet like-minded people and make new friends. Or bring your family and friends for a fun time in the fresh air.
Volunteering is great to add to your CV. Gain new skills and experiences - our friendly team will be there to support you.
Share your expertise and put your existing skills to good use - we'll be extremely grateful!
Do as much or as little as you want. Every hour you give is a huge help in making our events run smoothly.
And, most importantly, help change lives for people affected by cancer.
We have a variety of events all over the country. Sign up to volunteer yourself or share the experience with friends and family by signing up as a group. Find what works for you!
Be a part of something special. Support participants at one of our biggest series of fundraising events. From helping us set up and support our participants around the course, to handing out medals at the finish line, we'll find the right activity for you.
Our Pretty Muddy events are great fun for volunteers. Cheer on and help our participants as they climb over, crawl under, and charge through a muddy obstacle course. You could help on the day by setting up the event, supporting our participants on the course or helping with enquiries.
Help our hikers have the best day possible by volunteering at one of our Big Hike events. From guiding our hikers on the route, to helping out at support points, there are many opportunities to get involved, whilst enjoying breathtaking views. Hours can vary, some roles have early starts or late finishes but we’ll always discuss your availability with you.
At events like the TCS London Marathon help cheer on participants going the distance. Join us for a great day supporting our runners.
In 16 cities we host night-time walking events helping to raise money for life-saving research. Be a beacon in the dark for our participants and help them take on this challenge. From guiding our supporters around the cities to helping set up the course, there are many opportunities for you to get involved.
Support the set-up of the event and get the weekend event ready, from putting up marquees to setting up the start and finish with branding and flags. Come back soon for details.
Browse our event volunteer roles to find the one that suits you.
Fill in the application the application form and we will send you a confirmation email.
The Event Manager will contact you near the time of the event. Time to volunteer!
If you are aged 16 or 17 on the day of the event, you need to confirm you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to volunteer. You will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult on the day who is also registered to volunteer.
If you are under 16 on the day of the event, you will need to seek permission from your legal parent or guardian to volunteer, who will need to register to volunteer. The legal parent or guardian must complete the online application form for themself, providing a name and date of birth of any accompanying under 16s in the 'Comments' box. Under 16s will need to be accompanied by this responsible adult on the day.
Already a volunteer? Visit the volunteer hub to find resources and keep up with the latest updates.
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.
At Cancer Research UK Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and the wellbeing of our volunteers is important to us.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive will help us to reach our full potential as an organisation by supporting our people to reach theirs. We have committed networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met. We are keen to learn more and be more inclusive, so please tell us if you have any ideas on how we can make that happen. Email us at:
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 or call our Supporter Services team. Our opening hours are 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday.
