Volunteering

There are so many ways to get involved. Whether it's minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really does matter.

Volunteering

There are so many ways to get involved. Whether it's minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really does matter.

Find a role

Our latest volunteering opportunities are based on your search. Use the map or list view to see opportunities near you or filter to see categories that you're interested in.

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Why volunteer

Volunteering can make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. Phil started volunteering after his mother's death. He's taken part in amazing events and activities


 


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Volunteering Awards

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Thanks to You Awards

The 2023 Thanks to You Awards are an opportunity to say a huge and well-deserved thank you, and to celebrate the outstanding contributions of those who give their time, energy and experience to Macmillan and people affected by cancer. 
Find out more about the awards
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Macmillan Moments

Macmillan Moments is a new way to celebrate the everyday, meaningful, and impactful things that volunteers, supporters and people with lived experience do to support Macmillan and people affected by cancer.
Learn more about Macmillan Moments

How to Volunteer

Interested in volunteering for Macmillan? It’s easy to get involved – just follow our three steps.

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Find a role

You can find a role by browsing all of our available opportunities, or searching opportunities near you.

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Apply

Once you've found a role you can usually apply quickly and easily through the role description page.

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Learning and Development

All volunteers will receive our Volunteering Handbook and have an induction. For some roles, you may have specific training.

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Share your experience

Share with the media
Share your story to raise awareness both locally and nationally of the important issues affecting people living with cancer.
Cancer Voices
Share your experience of living with cancer to help influence Macmillan's work and achieve change.
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Volunteer involvement
Tell us what it's like to volunteer for Macmillan and help us make the volunteering experience the best it can be.
Our Online Community
Share your experience and support others through our Online Community when they need it most.
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Resources for volunteers

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Volunteering Handbook

Our volunteer handbook is packed with information and includes important contacts, such as Macmillan's Safeguarding team.

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Volunteering FAQs

We answer frequently asked questions you might have about volunteering at Macmillan Cancer Support's fundraising events.

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Printed booklets

You can order printed booklets and other resources online, completely free, or by calling us on 0300 1000 200.

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Online cancer information

Our information is free, written by experts and covers everything from diagnosis and treatment to supporting someone with cancer.

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