About volunteering at Young Lives vs Cancer
Volunteering with us is all about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with cancer, in ways that fit around your time, your skills and your life. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to understand what volunteering looks like, hear from some of our existing volunteers, explore our latest opportunities, and get answers to common questions.
Why volunteer with us
Volunteering at Young Lives vs Cancer means joining a community that shows up for people experiencing cancer when they need it most. Whether you’ve got five minutes or a few hours, prefer helping behind the scenes or getting stuck in, there’s a place for you here. Every action, whether it’s big or small, helps children and young people feel less alone during cancer treatment.
Hear from our Volunteers
Some of our amazing volunteers have kindly shared their experiences with us below; these are just a few examples of the incredible impact volunteers make every day.
“After 12 years of running the London Marathon raising money for Young Lives vs Cancer, this year’s event was all about volunteering.
My best friend Rachel and I had the pleasure of helping out at the finish line meet & greet area, welcoming the fabulous Young Lives vs Cancer team and assisting them in getting to the after party to celebrate their fabulous achievements.
Being part of Team Young Lives is such a great feeling. After all these years, we feel we’re part of a really special family.
We will continue to raise money and awareness for your wonderful charity as long as we can.” Julie, London Marathon Volunteer
“I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful charity, and I am excited for whatever my volunteering future holds! Being a Young Lives vs Cancer volunteer means the world to me, and I hope that throughout my volunteer journey I can contribute to the positive impact that this charity has on so many people throughout the UK.” Jaimie, School Speaker Volunteer
Karen, Fundraising Volunteer“Being a volunteer for Young Lives vs Cancer means to me…. I can say Thank you for the support this Charity gave to me when my family needed it. I hope my volunteering for this charity means I can help other families get the support they need, and deserve, during the most difficult of days.”
See all opportunities
Ready to explore what’s available? Browse all our current volunteering roles here and find the one that fits you best.
Frequently Asked Questions
As much or as little as you can – we offer flexible, one-off, and ongoing roles.
Not always. Many roles simply need enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to help.
Yes! We have several roles you can do from home.
You’ll receive guidance, training, and ongoing support from our team and volunteer managers.
Policies and Privacy
For full details on how we keep volunteers safe, you can take a look at our policies.
For details on how we how we use your information, you can view our Volunteering Privacy Notice.
Apply or find out more
If you’re ready to get started, brilliant!
Click here to browse our current opportunities.
If you’ve got questions, we’d love to help.
Contact us for more information by emailing iwanttovolunteer@younglivesvscancer.org.uk