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Read new volunteer informationNovember 2026
This festive season, we want to say a huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers and supporters for everything you’ve done to support our mission to beat cancer this year. Every year, volunteers give millions of hours to support Cancer Research UK. Thanks to you, we’re turning discoveries into festivities for people affected by cancer. From volunteers across the charity helping us achieve our re-accreditation by Investing in Volunteers – the UK’s quality standard for best practice in volunteer management – to celebrating the winners and finalists in our brand-new Volunteering Excellence Awards, it’s been another busy and rewarding year for our volunteer community, and we’re hugely grateful for your continued support. As we approach the end of the year, our Science Engagement team have recorded a special video message to shine a spotlight on the impact you’re making by powering life-saving research.
Throughout November and December, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions that our volunteers have made to Cancer Research UK this year. So keep an eye on our social media channels and on your volunteer newsletters to hear some inspiring stories from across our volunteer community!
March 2026
We’ve announced an important change to our retail operations that will impact some of our shop volunteers.
From wellbeing support to equality, diversity and inclusion information, our key documents and guidance will help you get the most from your volunteering.
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Cancer Research UK has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers accreditation for good practice in volunteer management. This accreditation is our commitment that we'll do all we can to give back to our volunteers as much as you give to us.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please speak to your staff contact or contact our Supporter Services team, available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
