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. Join our Online Community as a contributor
Macmillan Online Community is a great place for people affected by cancer to access peer support. It offers safe and supportive spaces for members to ask questions, chat to others and feel supported 24/7. The power of this community means nobody has to feel alone in their own cancer experience.
We want everyone to feel welcome and have access to peer support when they need it the most. If you think you can help, you can join the Online Community to share your personal experiences and offer support. Just 5 minutes of your time can have a positive impact. Talking to others about lived cancer experiences can help break down taboos and support emotional wellbeing.
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. The next round will open on 7 April and cards must be sent by 6 May 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. Help us promote Macmillan cancer information and support resources.
In addition to our online cancer information, Macmillan has created over 400 free booklets, videos and audiobooks to help raise awareness of cancer and provide people with the trusted information and support they need. You can see the full collection of resources available in different formats and languages on our website.
Spend some time familiarising yourself with the free information and support available from Macmillan. Help us to raise awareness of these materials and share them within your community. If you have any questions about Macmillan’s information and support materials, please contact our Supporter Care Team on 0300 1000 200 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm.
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."