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Make a difference to the people around you, grow your network and give something back.
Volunteers support all areas of our work in communities right across the UK. Find out all of the ways you can support us in your community on the page below or search for a role near you.
Get involved with Cancer Research UK
Volunteering in your community can mean whatever you want it to – whether you love being in the outdoors, making people smile, dressing up in a pink tutu, or decking a shop window in fabulous vintage clothes, there’s a volunteering role for you at Cancer Research UK. You can learn more about Cancer Research UK here.
Find your local shops, events or fundraising groups using our simple to use Google Map
Wherever you are in the UK, there’s a volunteering opportunity not far away. Find your nearest on our interactive map.
Click on the item (shop/event etc) you wish to see on the left hand side of your screen
Zoom in on the map using the mouse or +- icon.
Click on the icons on the map for full detail
Shop volunteering
Have a passion for fashion? Book worm or film buff? If you have an eye for a bargain and want to help customers find pre-loved gems, why not give shop volunteering a go?
Event volunteering
Sun on your face, wind in your hair, mud on your trainers… We’re looking for enthusiastic and friendly people to bring magic to over 400 events. Have you got what it takes?
Campaign for us
Communication, determination and resilience is what it takes to persuade politicians to support better cancer policies. Cancer won’t wait - join our campaign for change.
Race for Life volunteering
Fundraise for us
Bake, bungee, knit, auction, dress up, dance, laugh, save lives... Join one of our 600 groups and committees and put some fun into fundraise. You won’t regret it.
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