About Us
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent charity dedicated to cancer research. We carry out scientific research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. We have discovered new ways to beat cancer that together have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world.
More than one in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. Our groundbreaking work, funded almost entirely by the general public, will ensure that millions more people survive. Over the past 40 years survival has doubled, thanks to the great progress research has made. Find out more about how our research has already made a difference to patients and what we are funding right now.
Volunteers are a vital part of the Cancer Research UK Family and get involved in all aspects of our life-saving work. We also employ over 3,500 people.
Volunteering with Cancer Research UK
We rely on volunteers to support our pioneering, life-saving research in many ways. Whether you want to help in a shop, support our participants at events, or have specialist skills to share, we have the volunteer role for you. Develop your skills, gain experience, have fun and help beat cancer sooner.
Event Volunteering - each year, thousands of people take part in our events so we can continue beating cancer. Join our team of incredible volunteers to help make this happen!
Corporate Volunteering - if you're looking for time out of the office with your colleagues while making a difference, find out more about our events or get in touch
Shop Volunteering - every shirt you steam, book you sell, or shopper you serve will help us bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Community Fundraising - We aim to make fundraising for us fun and rewarding. There are many ways that you can fundraise and each one has a huge impact on our life-saving research.
Campaign for Change - Would you like to support our political campaigning?
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18. If you are aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.
Working for us
Join a team of over 4,000 people from a diverse range of backgrounds and help create a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts. Together, we are beating cancer.
Our vision is to create a diverse charity where everyone feels they belong and benefits from the work we do. We value different perspectives that could help us find innovative solutions to our challenges and we want a workforce that represents our communities. We’re committed to funding research into cancer inequalities, diversifying our research community and developing an inclusive culture for all staff. This is how we’ll beat cancer for everyone.
Early careers at Cancer Research UK
Join us to beat cancer
We are at the forefront of the global fight against cancer, bringing together millions of people who share our determination. But we need to go much further. We’re looking for people who can work collaboratively and focus on what matters to help us to get to where we want to be.
Whether you’re a graduate, undergraduate, school leaver or looking for a career change, we have programmes that will help develop your skills at the UK’s leading cancer charity. Our schemes offer insight into working for a charity in a supportive environment, all while playing a vital role in the fight against cancer.
Our early career programmes are unique as no previous experience or qualifications are required. This is because we are committed to breaking down barriers and creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, which we believe will help us beat cancer.
What to expect from working at Cancer Research UK
At Cancer Research UK, we want you to get involved with all we have to offer. Outside of your day-to-day role, you will have the chance to
- Get involved in exciting staff fundraising activities
- Join our expansive range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks
- Benefit from our comprehensive wellbeing services
Our Early Careers Opportunities
Find out more
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