Microvolunteering
What is microvolunteering?
Give a little time. Make a big impact.
Microvolunteering offers simple ways for you to volunteer your time at Macmillan. They are often simple, quick, one-off tasks you can do either from home or in your local area.
It's for everyone, no matter how much time you can give or where you live.
There are many different ways you can give your time such as:
- showing support on social media
- writing thank you cards to our fundraisers
- distributing leaflets at local events!
We keep adding new opportunities all the time, so keep checking this page.
How you can help right now
1. Can you visit your Toolstation store for Macmillan?
Visit one or more of your local Toolstation stores between 25 August to 8 September 2025 to thank them for their support and ask them to consider voting for Macmillan to continue to be their charity partner.
Your visit will have a huge impact. Since 2020, Toolstation have raised over £3million for Macmillan to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer. In September, Toolstation staff will be voting for which charity to support for the next three years. We're aiming to reach as many Toolstation stores across the country to thank them for their support and encourage them to vote for Macmillan, so every visit counts.
If you’re an Action Team member, and want to take part, sign up and we will send you all the information you need ahead of your visits. If you’re not currently an Action Team member but would like to join, you can find further information and sign up.
2. Learn to listen to someone with cancer when they need you most
Effective listening and responding is a fundamental part of supporting somebody living with cancer. Conversations about cancer can be hard to have, and it’s not always easy to know what to say when someone opens up. Watch our Listening and Responding learning videos to learn how best to use your listening skills to support someone when they need it the most.
If you're an active volunteer with us, please make sure to complete the quiz and feedback form at the end. This will allow us to record your completed training in your Assemble profile and ensure your ongoing development is fully recognised.
3. Send Good Luck cards to Macmillan fundraisers
We are looking for volunteers to write and post handwritten Good Luck cards to Macmillan fundraisers, celebrating their achievements and thanking them for raising vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
You’ll need to be in our Action Team to take part in this activity. The next round of card writing will open on the 01 September – once you’ve signed up as an Action Team member, you’ll receive a notification inviting you to join the card writing task as soon as it opens. Be quick – spaces fill up fast!
Want to find out more?
Join our volunteering Action Team and you'll always be the first one to hear about new microvolunteering opportunities.
Or if you have any questions about volunteering at Macmillan, get in touch by email volunteering@macmillan.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200.
Steph's experience of microvolunteering
In 2023, Steph was diagnosed with incurable endometrial cancer. She started microvolunteering while recovering from treatment.
"Microvolunteering doesn't take lot of time or effort so it's great while I'm building my strength. I can do it from the comfort of my home or in my local area, and it only takes a couple of hours at a time."