Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of Robin Cancer Trust. Whether you're giving your time at an event, helping raise awareness, sharing professional skills or becoming a Charity Champion, every contribution helps us reach more people and save more lives.
Why Volunteer?
Our volunteers help us reach more people. They support fundraising events, help deliver life-saving awareness, and become ambassadors for our mission in their own communities.
No matter how much time you have — an hour, a day, or a regular commitment — you can make a difference.
Event Volunteers
Support The Robin Cancer Trust at fundraising events, awareness campaigns and community activities throughout the year — from the Colchester Half Marathon to information stands and community events.
- Colchester Half Marathon
- Community events
- Information stands
Charity Champions
Become a passionate advocate for Robin Cancer Trust within your workplace, community, university or local area — representing the charity, raising awareness, supporting campaigns and inspiring others.
- Represent the charity
- Raise awareness
- Support campaigns
- Inspire others
Awareness Volunteers
Help us deliver awareness at events, exhibitions, workplaces and community activities across the UK — awareness stands, campaign days, health events and community engagement.
- Awareness stands
- Campaign days
- Health events
- Community engagement
Share Your Skills
Whether you're a designer, photographer, marketer, healthcare professional, fundraiser or have another skill you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you.
- Photography
- Videography
- Design
- Marketing
- Legal
- HR
- IT
- Clinical expertise
Volunteer with us
Tell us a little about yourself and how you'd like to help — we'll be in touch to find the right fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — enthusiasm is the only requirement. We'll give you everything you need to feel confident, whatever role you take on.
As much or as little as you can give. Some volunteers help at one event a year; others are active every month. Every hour genuinely helps.
Yes — occasional volunteering is completely fine. Join our volunteer WhatsApp community and pick up opportunities whenever they suit you.
Please do — volunteering together is more fun, and events always need extra hands. Mention your group when you sign up.
Yes — many employers offer volunteering days. We can arrange team volunteering as part of a corporate partnership or as a one-off.
Yes — you'll get a briefing before any event or activity, and Charity Champions receive extra guidance and materials for representing us.
Yes — skills-based volunteering (design, marketing, IT, admin and more) can all be done from home. Tell us your skills and we'll find a fit.
Drop us a line via the contact page — we'd love to hear from you.
Not sure where you'd fit?
We'd love to hear from you. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll help you find the volunteering opportunity that's right for you.
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