Corporate Volunteering
Volunteer with your colleagues and create great memories whilst supporting life-saving research.
Whether your team want to donate their time and skills, fundraise or collect donations, we have lots of opportunities to get involved. Supported by our dedicated staff and volunteers, every minute you give will make a real difference.
Already partner with us?
Please speak to your Cancer Research UK contact first for ideas and support.
Our corporate volunteering opportunities
From cheering on runners to setting up donation stations, explore our volunteering opportunities to find the right one for your team.
Volunteer at our events
With more than 400 events across the UK, event volunteering is a great team-building opportunity. Whether setting up or supporting at the finish line, your team will help make our events happen.
Group size: Min 1 person, max 50 people
Where: Locations across the UK
What: A range of roles are available, from setting up the event to marshalling participants around the course. We’ll work with you to find the best roles for your team.
When: Events take place at the weekend or weekday evenings
New for 2025: Event set-up opportunities on Fridays
Summer event spotlight: Big Hike
Head to the great outdoors and volunteer at one of our 5 Big Hike events!
Taking place in The Trossachs, Peak District, Brecon Beacons, Cotswolds and Jurassic Coast between May and July, your team will be supporting our incredible fundraisers taking on a marathon, half marathon or 10K hike. Help with event set-up, handing out refreshments or cheering at the finish line, and enjoy time as a team at some of the UK’s most scenic locations.
Micro volunteering
If you want to get involved but your colleagues are short on time, our flexible micro volunteering opportunities are for you.
With opportunities ranging from 5 minutes to a few hours, give your time in a way that works for your team.
Set up a Donation Station
Help collect pre-loved items by setting up a Donation Station in your workplace. A Donation Station is a drop-off point where people can bring their quality pre-loved items to donate.
We’ll provide you with everything you need including a pop-up donation bin, donation bags and posters. And why not run an event and get everyone to bring in their pre-loved items?
GXO's corporate volunteering day
"I would definitely recommend volunteering with Cancer Research UK. You have the opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful people, and there are always people close by, ready to help and support on the day. My brother died of cancer in 2019, so it was special for me to see people supporting and helping at the event. You see so many people of all ages fighting for their own cause, all with a smile on their face.”
Vasile, employee at GXO
Frequently asked questions
How big a team can you accommodate?
For event volunteering, we can accommodate large groups of volunteers, from 1 person through to a team of 50 on the event day. This makes them a great option for corporate volunteering!
For micro volunteering we can accommodate most team sizes. This can be confirmed on a case-by-case basis depending on what role your team would like to do.
What happens on the day?
For event volunteering, you’ll be working alongside staff and volunteers. If there are any particular skills you'd like to share, please let us know. You will receive an email briefing from the Event Manager in advance and an on-the-day briefing in person so you have everything you need.
How does the application process work?
Fill in the enquiry form with details of group size and preferred location, and a member of our team will get back to you. If you already have a contact at Cancer Research UK, please contact them directly.