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. Vote for Macmillan to be a Charity of the Year partner
We need your help to vote for Macmillan to be the next Charity of the Year partner for East Midlands Bus Company TrentBarton. Nominate Macmillan here and help us to be one of the top 10 charities taken to staff vote. Share the link on your own social media channels with friends and family. If you know of another organisation that would be interested in forming a Charity of the Year partnership with Macmillan, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today on 0300 1000 2000. Monday – Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.2. Watch and share Macmillan’s new TV advert to launch our Fair Cancer Care Campaign
Cancer is the biggest challenge many people will ever face - and it can be made even tougher because of who you are or where you live. It shouldn’t be that way. So, we’re on a mission to make cancer care fair for everyone. Together, we can ensure that every person with cancer gets the support they need. Our campaign is only just beginning. Please help us to share this video and join our movement to help us make cancer care fair.3. Learn how Macmillan Cancer Support is working with Emmerdale to raise awareness of prostate cancer
We’re proud to be working with Emmerdale around its prostate cancer storyline with the character, Cain Dingle, to show the reality of what it’s like to receive a cancer diagnosis and help raise awareness of the support available to the millions of people facing a cancer diagnosis across the UK when they need it most. With almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, we know Cain’s story will resonate with many Emmerdale viewers.
Learn more about the story line and the support available on our dedicated webpage.
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."