Event Volunteer
4 hours ago
London - Westminster, London, SW1A 2PW
- Sun 15th February 2026
- Community-based roles
Time commitment:
A couple of hours
About the role
Right now, our 2026 CRUK London Winter Run participants are getting ready to take to the streets of London to raise vital funds for research into preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. But our participants couldn’t cross the finish line without the passion and energy of an amazing team of volunteers like you. Join the 2026 CRUK London Winter Run Volunteer Team and let's beat cancer together.
**What you’ll be doing***:
- Cheering on participants around the course
- Helping to support our participants with any questions or issues
- Giving out refreshments
- Collecting cash donations
**The kind of person we’re looking for**:
We’re on the lookout for individuals and groups who are:
- Engaging, friendly and keen to make sure everyone has a brilliant day.
- Flexible and willing to get stuck in and help.
- Team players - you’ll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers
But mainly those who can bring their energy, smiles and passion to help us beat cancer together
Please note:
- Most Event Volunteers need to be 16 years or over, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- You must be living in the UK in order to volunteer at an event.
- We ask all applicants to disclose to us, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions.
Next steps and what to expect
**Where and when**:
- Events run throughout the summer and autumn, all over the UK.
- You can join us at one or more events, at locations that work for you.
- You can choose a time that suits you You could volunteer for a half day, a full day or a shift of a few hours, like an early set up option from 6 - 9am.
**How we’ll look after you**:
We want you to have the best experience at our events and ensure you get the most out of your volunteering experience. We will:
- Be in contact in the lead up to the day so you know what to expect, what to bring and to answer any questions you might have
- Give you a full briefing on arrival
- Support and guide you throughout the day
- Provide clappers, cheering sticks, whistles and loud hailers to make you stand out from the crowd, and create an energetic atmosphere
- Provide meals and snacks as appropriate
- Cover your travel and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, as agreed with your Event Manager
Why volunteer for Cancer Research UK
**What you’ll gain**:
As well as beating cancer, volunteering with us has a host of benefits for you too, including:
- Gaining skills and experience in the events and charity sector.
- Meeting like-minded people and having fun
- Making a difference in your community and helping drive progress for people affected by cancer.
**Why we need you**:
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. And so far, we’ve made incredible progress - in the last 50 years, we’ve helped to double cancer survival in the UK. To make these advances possible, we rely on our community of brilliant volunteers, who give their time to help fund research that saves lives.
By volunteering, you’re helping to bring us closer to a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
How to apply
Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or a seasoned veteran, we’d love for you to join us
Why we need you
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person. We need you to help us by volunteering. Play a part in this inspiring story and volunteer. Help us to create more tomorrows.
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