Volunteer with us

On this page you'll find information about how to become a:

• Videographer or photographer volunteer
• Cheer point volunteer at events
• Event support volunteer at Walk of Light Birmingham
• Community fundraiser
• Community collection volunteer
• Community group network member

What you'll do

We're looking for people passionate about videography or photography to capture special moments of our blood cancer community at events. This flexible, ad-hoc role is perfect for photographers and videographers at any experience level.

This is an opportunity to use your creative skills to tell a story and capture unforgettable moments of people striving to help beat blood cancer. You'll attend inspiring events, be part of an amazing community, and build your portfolio.

Details of key activities are listed in the volunteer role packs:

• Read the videographer role description
• Read the photographer role description

Upcoming events

We're looking for photography or videography volunteers to join us at these events:

• London Marathon – Sunday 27th April, 11:00–16:00
• Edinburgh Marathon – Sunday 25th May, 10:00–16:00
• Royal Parks Half Marathon (Hyde Park) – Sunday 12th October, 9:30–12:30

If you're interested

Read the photographer or videographer role packs for more details, register your interest, and we'll get in touch.

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: Sun 27 Apr, Cheer point 2 (Mudchute, mile 17 / 18) 11:30-16:00
• 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

There are different community group roles available, you can become a:

• Community Group Lead - you will chair meetings, motivate other group members, plan local events, and support others to do the same.
• Community Group Treasurer - you will be comfortable managing money and keeping track of funds raised.
• Community Group Secretary - you will help keep things on track by managing meetings, event logistics and supporting the Community Group Lead.
• Community Group Member - you will raise awareness in your local area and plan fundraising events with other group members.

All our community group members will be expected to attend meetings and have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas to develop engaging fundraising activities.

If you're interested
Read the role descriptions above and register your interest.

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.

Please note, as a UK-based charity, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who currently live in the United Kingdom.