Microvolunteering

1. Can you help thank our lottery players?  

Macmillan’s weekly lottery is about to hit a huge milestone, having raised an incredible £100million since it started.  

Can you help us thank our lottery players for raising such an incredible amount, by recording a short video? These video clips will be edited together into a final ‘thank you’ video which we’ll be sharing with our lottery players in June. If you play our lottery yourself, we have a video ask for you, too. Read out Lottery video brief to find out how to take part.   

2. 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 rounds of card writing will open on the 12 May – 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!

3. Cancer Awareness Training 

As a valued supporter, your role in the fight against cancer is vital. This short, engaging learning module will deepen your understanding of what cancer is, how it develops, and the challenges faced by those affected. You’ll learn about the most common types of cancer, key treatment options, and the physical, emotional, and social impact on individuals and families. Strengthen your knowledge and continue making a difference with compassionate, informed support. 

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. 

4. Join our Online Community as a contributor

Our Online Community is a great place for those affected by cancer to access peer support. It offers safe and supportive spaces for members to ask questions, chat to others and feel supported 24/7. The power of this community means nobody has to feel alone in their own cancer experience.

We want everyone to feel welcome and have access to peer support when they need it the most. If you think you can help, you can Join the Online Community to share your personal experiences and offer support. Just 5 minutes of your time can have a positive impact as we see every day how helpful our community members find talking to each other and sharing personal stories.

Talking to others about lived cancer experiences can help break down taboos and support emotional wellbeing. If you would like to find out more about the Online Community, the Online Community team are happy to answer any questions. Please email community@macmillan.org.uk.

5. Help men open up about Cancer 

Did you know that as many as half of men say they feel more comfortable having difficult conversations side-by-side rather than face-to-face... yet only 34% of men regularly open up about personal issues with friends or family. And, sadly, one in nine feel unable to reach out to anyone.  

The silence can be even louder for men living with cancer; Nearly half (49%) of men with cancer in the UK are experiencing worry, fear, or anxiety due to their diagnosis. Additionally, one in seven men undergoing cancer treatment (14%) are struggling with serious physical or emotional concerns for which they are not receiving any support.

To highlight the barriers to men opening up, we’ve teamed up with Greene King to create a powerful, short film inspired by real-life experiences. We’re asking you to watch and share the video to encourage men to come together, stand #shouldertoshoulder, and have those important conversations – because talking could make all the difference.