Microvolunteering
What is microvolunteering?
Give a little time. Make a big impact.
Microvolunteering offers simple ways for you to volunteer your time at Macmillan. They are often simple, quick, one-off tasks you can do either from home or in your local area.
It's for everyone, no matter how much time you can give or where you live.
There are many different ways you can give your time such as:
- showing support on social media
- writing thank you cards to our fundraisers
- distributing leaflets at local events!
We keep adding new opportunities all the time, so keep checking this page.
How you can help right now
1. Share a Video on Social Media to promote the Macmillan Buddy Service
Help us to raise awareness of the Macmillan Telephone Buddy Service by sharing this video and paying tribute to our incredible storyteller Doug. The video features Doug who received support from Bernie, a Macmillan Buddy Volunteer, following his diagnosis with incurable renal cancer. Bernie was there to support him through challenging times and inspired him to continue to do what he loved.
Sadly, Doug passed away just weeks after filming but was determined to share his story in the hope it could help others to seek support from the Macmillan Buddy service. Please watch this short video and share on your own social media channels today
2. Send Good Luck cards to Macmillan Fundraisers
We are looking for volunteers to write and post handwritten Good Luck cards to Macmillan fundraisers ahead of their event, celebrating their achievements and thanking them for raising vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. This round will open on 02 March and cards must be sent by 01 April 2026.
You’ll need to be in our Action Team to take part in this activity. To sign up, log into your Assemble profile and then locate the activity. If the activity is showing as ‘cancelled’, this means all of the spaces have been taken this time – but keep an eye out as we’ll be releasing more card writing soon!
3. Learn about Grief, Loss and Bereavement, with our free online course.
We all face grief, loss and bereavement at some point in our lives, but it can still be a taboo topic for many people. While volunteering with us, you might encounter this in a number of ways; perhaps you will support people at end of life, or maybe members of the public will open up about their experiences, while you are representing Macmillan at an event.
Our free short course will give you information to help deal with these conversations, covering;
- An introduction to grief, loss and bereavement
- Supporting people who are bereaved
- Having compassionate conversations
- Signposting, and your wellbeing
If you are a registered volunteer, please ensure you complete the form at the end of the course, to allow us to update your Assemble training record.
Want to find out more?
Join our volunteering Action Team and you'll always be the first one to hear about new microvolunteering opportunities.
Or if you have any questions about volunteering at Macmillan, get in touch by email volunteering@macmillan.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200.
Steph's experience of microvolunteering
In 2023, Steph was diagnosed with incurable endometrial cancer. She started microvolunteering while recovering from treatment.
"Microvolunteering doesn't take lot of time or effort so it's great while I'm building my strength. I can do it from the comfort of my home or in my local area, and it only takes a couple of hours at a time."