Get support from Macmillan Buddies
What is a Macmillan Buddy?
Macmillan Buddies is a free support service for people living with cancer. Our amazing volunteer buddies are trained to listen and offer support. They offer a confidential, safe space for you to talk.
- 8 weekly telephone calls with the same volunteer.
- Talk about how you’re feeling or simply chat.
- Learn about other Macmillan services.
You can request a Buddy for yourself or on behalf of someone else living with cancer.
How Macmillan Buddies can help
We know that going through cancer can sometimes be an isolating experience. With our Macmillan Buddies service you can have weekly phone calls from a trained volunteer who understands what you're experiencing.
Watch the story of Doug and his Buddy volunteer, Bernie, and see how their regular conversations gave Doug a safe space to talk openly.
Hear from people who have used the Buddy service
How it works
- Register online with a few basic details.
- We’ll call you to find out more about your needs.
- We match you with a trained volunteer.
- You get weekly phone calls for 8 weeks from the same person.
Request a Macmillan Buddy:
How do I volunteer in the Buddy service?
If you are interested in volunteering as a Macmillan Buddy, you can find out everything you need to know on our page about Volunteering as a Macmillan Buddy.
If you'd like to know more about volunteering with Macmillan and other roles we have available, take a look at our Volunteering section.
