| Here are some of the questions that people often ask about volunteering at Cancer Research UK.
Read through the answers to get a better feel for what it's like to volunteer with us!
1. What are the benefits of volunteering?
2. Who volunteers for Cancer Research UK?
3. How much time do I have to give?
4. What skills and experience do I need?
5. What training and support will I be given?
6. Can I claim expenses?
7. Where can I volunteer?
8. I have a special skill to offer – can I volunteer too?
1. What are the benefits of volunteering?
Volunteering can be a lot of fun and it's a great way of meeting new people in your local area. You will learn new skills and build up valuable work experience while donating your time and talent to a good cause.
Whatever your motivation, you can be sure that your efforts will make a real contribution to the work of Cancer Research UK.
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2. Who volunteers for Cancer Research UK?
We welcome people from all walks of life, no matter how much or how little time people are able to give us.
Students volunteer to gain skills and work experience to help them get a job in later life while others work full-time but wish to volunteer at evenings or weekends. Some of our volunteers have had a break from the job market and want to build up fresh experience and we also have many retired people who are looking to put their experience and some of their newfound free time to good use.
Meet our volunteers and find out what they say about their experiences.
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3. How much time do I have to give?
We have a range of volunteer roles from full-time placements to one-off events. Take a look at the different roles we have available and choose the one that suits you best.
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4. What skills and experience do I need?
Many of our volunteer roles do not require you to have any experience or specialist skills and we will provide all the training and information you need.
A limited number of our volunteering opportunities require you to have particular skills but this is stated on the role profile.
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5. What training and support will I be given?
Whatever volunteer role you choose to take on, we will give you all the training and support you need to feel comfortable in your work.
All Cancer Research UK volunteers have a staff member who they can go to for help and support. Often there are also more experienced volunteers to offer advice to new members of the team.
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6. Can I claim expenses?
Cancer Research UK volunteers do not receive any payment for their work but you are able to claim expenses, for example previously agreed travel expenses and, if devoting a full day to the charity, the cost of a sandwich lunch.
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7. Where can I volunteer?
You could volunteer in one of over 600 charity shops located across the UK. We also have volunteer opportunities at our head offices in London as well as our regional offices or you could help at one of our events across the UK.
There are many other roles you can carry out in your local area or even work from home. Take a look at the latest roles near you using our volunteering search.
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8. I have a special skill to offer – can I volunteer too?
If you have a particular skill to offer and want to help Cancer Research UK, please get in touch with our Volunteering Advisor on 020 74385277 or email volunteering@cancer.org.uk.
In the past we have benefited from the help of web designers, lawyers, dermatologists, video producers, accountants and auctioneers to name but a few examples! We look forward to hearing from you.
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