Join us!
Thousands of volunteers dedicate time and energy to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
Why volunteer?
Gain new experiences working with us, have fun, share your skills, and together we will change lives.
What can I get involved in?
Tireless fundraising by volunteers goes towards providing essential cancer care, but it's not only by raising money that volunteers can make a big contribution. See some of the activities that our team of volunteers gets involved in or select one of the options below.
You could join or start a fundraising group, be a Macmillan volunteer in your area, assist in our offices or undertake an internship.
Our information and support centres also work with volunteers and there are various other activities you can get involved in, even if you have just a few hours to spare.
Join or start a fundraising group
Fundraising groups and committees raise over £7 million annually for people affected by cancer. New members are required for enthusiastic groups across the UK, or could you start a new group in your area?
'It was because of the support our family was given by Macmillan nurses that I got involved in volunteering.
The satisfaction I get comes from raising funds that will improve people's lives. In a good year we'll raise £9,000. I also get a lot out of meeting people - many talk about their experiences of cancer."
Joyce Santos, Chairperson of the Warrington committee
Find out what roles are available in your area
Assist in our offices
Macmillan offices are supported by volunteers assisting in organising events, contacting supporters and answering calls, co-ordinating collections, banking donations and press and PR work.
"I work at a design brand company for four days a week and on my fifth day I help out at Macmillan's fundraising office in Kent.
'A lot of my work is admin, but I've also been encouraged to be creative. I designed the posters to publicise the funds appeal for the Macmillan cancer care unit at Medway Maritime Hospital. Overall, it's been a great experience, the highlight being meeting more Macmillan nurses at my local hospital."
Jess Evans, volunteer in Kent office
If you are interested in volunteering at our Head Office in London, please contact Moira Cane by emailing mcane@macmillan.org.uk or call 020 7840 4926.
Alternatively, if you are interested in volunteering at other offices across the country, find out what roles are available in your area.
Be a Macmillan volunteer in your area
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By joining one of our speaker networks and giving talks to groups, you can help spread the word about what Macmillan does and how people can support us.
Co-ordinating or taking part in local fundraising collections, raises much needed funds to help more people. Just a few hours makes a difference.
Assisting with or helping organise our events is great fun and enables us to do more of them and raise more money for people affected by cancer.
Other volunteer roles include leading a new fundraising appeal or being a County Chair and leading other volunteer supporters.
You could even be a 'virtual' volunteer and do some research for us from home!
"I'm a member of council for Macmillan as well as a Community Ambassador for the Greater Manchester area. There's no typical month with the work I do…I may go to pick up a fundraiser's cheque, attend a working group meeting, give a talk to the local Rotary club, or just help out with a collection at our local supermarket. Trying to juggle all of this with my full-time job takes some forward planning…but I'll do whatever I can for Macmillan."
Stefan Wolosiansky, Community Ambassador for the Greater Manchester area
Find out what roles are available in your area
Do an internship or work placement
If you're a student, graduate or considering a change in career we've got opportunities for you to build on your existing skills and gain new ones. Our internship scheme will interest you if you're looking for a placement in events, fundraising or marketing and PR and have an interest in the charity sector.
Be an employee volunteer
If your company is interested in employee volunteering please contact Wendy Askew, Macmillan's Corporate Volunteer Involvement Coordinator. Email waskew@macmillan.org.uk or call 01925 846 757.
For other ways to get your company involved, see the corporate, group or association section.
Volunteer at our information and support centres
Volunteers at our information and support centres are helping Macmillan extend its services to the local community by ensuring that people can get the support and information they need. Trained volunteers provide a warm welcome, counselling, hairdressing, manicures and complementary therapies.
Search for your local centre and contact them directly to find out what opportunities are available.
Join Cancer Voices
Macmillan Cancer Voices is a UK-wide network of people affected by cancer who work together to improve cancer care.
Visit the Cancer Voices page and find out how you can use your experience to help improve the future of cancer care.
Only a few hours to spare during the year?
Take part in local collections or marshal walkers at a Macmillan event to help to raise valuable awareness as well as much needed funds!
Find out what roles are available in your area
Macmillan campaigns for a better deal for people affected by cancer, now and in the future.
We want everyone with cancer to receive the right level of treatment and support regardless of who they are and where they live. Why not join us? View campaign opportunities and join our e-campaigners network here.