Volunteer with us
By giving your time you can make a real difference by raising awareness and helping to raise vital funds to beat blood cancer.
Current volunteering opportunities
Cheer point volunteer at events
What you'll do
By volunteering at events you'll be at the heart of all the action! You’ll inspire and motivate participants at our amazing events and cheer on their incredible efforts to support Blood Cancer UK. Volunteering at events will take about 3-4 hours of your time.
We need your help at the following events:
- London Landmarks Half Marathon (Tower Bridge): Sun 6 Apr, 10:30-13:30
- London Marathon: Sun 27 Apr, Cheer point 1 (Westferry) 11:00-15:30
- London Marathon Cheer point 2 (Shadwell): Sun 27 Apr, 12:00-16:30
- Edinburgh Marathon Festival (Musselburgh): Sun 25 May, 10:00–16:00
- Great North Run (Newcastle): Sun 7 Sept, 10:30–13:30
- Royal Parks Half Marathon: (Hyde Park): Sun 12 Oct, 9:30–12:30
If you're interested
Read the role description for more information and register your interest to volunteer at the event.
Event Support Volunteer – Walk of Light Birmingham
Join us on at Walk of Light in Birmingham on Saturday 29th March 2025 supporting those affected by blood cancer.
What you'll do
You will help with registration, handing out lanterns, and encouraging walkers while creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We'll need 3–4 hours of your time between 4pm and 8.30pm.
If you're interested
Read the role description and register your interest to volunteer at the event.
Community Fundraisers
What you'll do
You'll join a network of people passionate about raising funds to help beat blood cancer. It's flexible how you fundraise, some people host quiz nights, partner with local businesses, or organise music events. You get to pick when and how you want to fundraise and we'll be here to support you with planning.
If you're interested
Read the role description and register your interest.
Community collection volunteer
What you'll do
You'll raise funds by organising bucket collections in your local area at places like supermarkets, community centers, high streets, and stations.
We'll support you to organise the collection and it's completely flexible when you do it. We ask that you host 3-4 bucket collections a year, each collection should take about 2-4 hours.
If you're interested
Read the role description and register your interest because we need your help to raise vital funds for blood cancer research.
Join the community group network
What you'll do
You will join a network of volunteers dedicated to beating blood cancer by raising funds and awareness locally. You'll support those affected by blood cancer, organise exciting local events, and collect donations.
This is a flexible, year-round role that allows you to fundraise and raise awareness in your own way and in your time.
If you're interested
Read the role description and register your interest to join a community of volunteers to help make a difference.
Get in touch
If you're interested in volunteering and would like further information contact our Volunteer Team by phone 0207 5042275 or email [email protected].
Why volunteer with us?
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, with varying skills, attributes, and blood cancer experiences from across the UK. If you volunteer with us, you will:
- Have the opportunity to share your experiences and skills to help make a difference in the blood cancer community.
- Make a real impact in raising awareness of blood cancer and the work we do.
- Make a meaningful difference to those affected by blood cancer.
- Have the opportunity to connect with like-minded volunteers and become part of the Blood Cancer UK family.
- Have the opportunity to learn new skills as part of your personal development.
We strive to have a diverse representation within our staff and volunteer team and welcome applications from volunteers from all backgrounds and communities.
Hear from our volunteers
Please note, as a UK-based charity, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who currently live in the United Kingdom.
Helen's experience
"I volunteer for Blood Cancer UK because it’s a fantastic charity and I want to give something back and help others who receive a blood cancer diagnosis.
I've learnt so much about blood cancer, the ever-progressing treatments. Meeting other ambassadors and volunteers and being able to contribute to various tasks has been great.
Join us! Together we are stronger, and we will beat blood cancer!"
Erica's experience
“It takes courage for people to post on the Forum and I never ever forget how I felt when I was first diagnosed ... we are helping the charity fulfil its aims and objectives and in return we will be assisted and supported in any roles that we feel suit us. It truly feels as if I am part of the Blood Cancer UK charity family and that is a lovely feeling."
