Our volunteers play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission of beating cancer. Whether you love meeting new people, adventuring outdoors or planning events, we have volunteer experiences for everyone.
All our roles provide opportunities for you to grow, develop and learn new skills.
Find out what to expect as an event volunteer, from cheering on participants to handing out medals.
Whether styling windows or helping customers, discover what you could do as a shop volunteer.
Short on time? With opportunities ranging from 5 minutes to a few hours, learn more about micro volunteering.
Discover the ways your team can get involved. Your colleagues can donate their time, skills, fundraise or collect donations.
If you already know how you want to volunteer, see what roles are currently available near you.
Search volunteer rolesBecome a volunteer fundraiser and support fundraising activities and events in your local community.
Learn about community fundraising
Our Campaigns Ambassadors help to save lives by persuading politicians to support better cancer policies.
Our Story Volunteers share their personal experiences to raise awareness and give hope to others affected by cancer.
Learn about sharing your story
Our Involvement Network is a group of people affected by cancer who help shape our work, guide projects and make a difference to the lives of others facing cancer.
Learn about the Involvement Network
Step: 1
Browse the volunteering opportunities in your area or by type of role. You’ll see how much time or what skills may be required.
Step: 2
Once you’ve found a role that suits you, fill in the application form. We’ll send a confirmation email and arrange a store visit for shop volunteers.
Step: 3
You’ll receive an induction and training so that you can feel confident in your role. We’ll be on hand to support you and help you develop your skills.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Take a look at our FAQ page if you have any unanswered questions.
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.
