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Corporate volunteering

Learn about our corporate volunteering opportunities and support life-saving research with your colleagues.

About corporate volunteering

Team building with real impact

Corporate volunteering is a fun way to bring employees together, create great memories and support life-saving research. Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime, but all of us can support the research that will beat it.

We have lots of exciting opportunities available, and you'll be supported every step of the way by our dedicated staff and volunteers.

Existing corporate partners

If you're an existing corporate partner, please speak to your Cancer Research UK contact for details of suitable opportunities.

Event volunteering opportunities

Join us at our signature events

Thousands of people take part in our events each year so we can continue beating cancer. As corporate event volunteers, your team will help make it all possible. Whether setting up or supporting at the finish line, event volunteering is a great experience.

Weekday and weekend opportunities

We offer both weekday and weekend event volunteering opportunities. Weekday volunteers help set up the site and course, while weekend volunteers guide and support participants on the event day.

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Group size

1 to 50 people.

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Where

Multiple locations across the UK.

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When

Events take place in summer and autumn on the weekend and weekdays.

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Shift times

Shifts are available in the day and evening. Choose from a half day, full day or a few hours.

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Activities

Tasks vary by event; we'll work with you to find the right roles for your team.

How to apply

Corporate event volunteering is open to all. To apply, complete our online enquiry form with your group size and preferred location. A member of our team will get back to you with more information.

Submit enquiry form

True Fit at Race for Life event- corporate volunteering.

We love being able to support the event and it's always such a lovely opportunity to have a team day! This was our 3rd year participating, so being familiar with the setup always brings nostalgia and a bit of competitive fun!

- Hema Shah, True Fit employee

Shop volunteering opportunities

Help raise funds to beat cancer

Our shops rely on an amazing team of volunteers who sort through donated items, help customers and set up displays.

Shop volunteering is currently only available at our retail superstores for existing corporate partners. If you are an existing partner, please speak to your Cancer Research UK contact to find out what opportunities are available.

More ways to get involved

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Set up a donation station

Help collect pre-loved items by setting up a Donation Station in your workplace.

FAQs and resources

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Take a look at our FAQ page if you have any unanswered questions.

Other volunteering opportunities

Explore other ways to get involved and volunteer with us.

Contact us

If you have questions about corporate volunteering, please email our Volunteering team or call our Supporter Services team.

Our opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

PhonePhone icon0300 1231022
Email iconvolunteering@cancer.org.uk

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