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Give your time and support our online community

Help grow and support our online community for people affected by blood cancer. You'll encourage peer-to-peer support, ensure the forum is a safe, welcoming space, and raise awareness of our research, information, and services.

This role is open to anyone with personal experience of blood cancer—whether through your own diagnosis or supporting a loved one.

What you’ll do

  • Collaborate with the Support Services Team to create a welcoming, inclusive online space for those affected by blood cancer.
  • Start and join conversations, moderate threads, and ensure kind, supportive responses.
  • Welcome new members and guide them to helpful services like our support line and health resources.
  • Monitor the forum and report any inappropriate content to the Support Services Team.

What you’ll bring

  • A personal connection to blood cancer through your own experience or supporting someone affected.
  • Empathy, supportiveness, and the ability to maintain healthy boundaries.
  • A team player attitude to work with volunteers and the Support Services Team.
  • Basic digital skills, reliable device, and internet access.
  • An interest in online communities; forum experience is helpful but not essential—full training provided.

Ready to make a difference?

Click the sign up button to get in touch and tell us you'd like to volunteer. We're looking forward to welcoming you to team Blood Cancer UK!

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Role description

We have volunteer descriptions for each of our volunteer roles, so if you need more information before signing up:

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  • Or you can read our FAQs below.

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].

FAQs: Volunteering as a Forum Support Volunteer

The minimum age for this role is 18.

Supporting others as a Forum Support Volunteer is an unpaid role, but you can claim pre-approved volunteer expenses.

This role is open to anyone with personal experience of blood cancer—whether through your own diagnosis or supporting a loved one.

Before you start, we ask that you:

  • Attend a one-hour interview
  • Complete a one-day online induction and training

Once you’re in the role, we’d appreciate your help with:

  • 2–5 hours per week, all from home
  • Attending quarterly training sessions (up to 2 hours each)
  • Regular check-ins with your Volunteer Point of Contact (about 1 hour each)