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In 2026, more than 300 runners are donning their Teenage Cancer Trust shirts and taking on 26.2 miles to raise funds for young people with cancer. Could you help to celebrate and encourage them by helping us make some noise at our cheer points along the route? Please note that our three cheer point locations will not be confirmed until early in 2026. Please put your preference of volunteer role. Once the cheer points locations have been announced we will be in touch to ask for your preference. If you chose post-race the above will not apply.

Magic maker is an interactive role where you attend events out of character to support the characters and ensure the event is as good as it can be. This may involve chatting to the kids, taking photos, playing games and lots more!

Our volunteers bring storybook characters to life through dress-up and acting to bring magic to the children we visit. From Belle to Spiderman, the scope is huge, and there is plenty of room for creativity!

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.

If you have a personal connection to Kidney Research, help spread awareness within your community with the support of a friendly and welcoming team.

If you have space in your home and heart, for a guide dog mum who will be bringing the next generation of guide dogs in the world, then this could be the role for you! A role where you can care and nurture for a guide dog mum and plenty of little puppies when they arrive. This role is available in areas of Berkshire, South Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you! As a training dog fosterer, you'll be giving a dog in training a loving home whilst they embark on their journey to become a guide dog. You'll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time.

Are you a dog lover? Do you have the time to help raise a life-changing puppy? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life? If you've answered yes to these questions, then this role could be perfect for you! As a Puppy Raiser, you'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months and will guide him or her through training, socialisation, the introduction of new environments and experiences while providing a loving home. There might be the odd chewed slipper along the way, but nothing beats the rewarding feeling of loving and raising a puppy who will go on to make an enormous difference to someone living with sight loss.

We're seeking a passionate and proactive Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator to help us grow our impact. If you're a creative communicator with a talent for building relationships and securing support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sight Concern Bedfordshire has supported people with sight loss to live full and independent lives for over 25 years. They are now seeking a new Chair of Trustees to guide their next chapter, strengthen governance and shape their strategy as they modernise and grow. This is a unique opportunity to bring purposeful leadership, champion inclusion, and help amplify the voice of blind and partially sighted people across the charity's communities.

You'll be part of a high energy, feel-good atmosphere, giving our runners the boost they need with your cheers, claps, and encouragement.

Want to make a difference without breaking a sweat? Join our incredible team of Cheer Team Volunteers and help support runners taking at Royal Parks Half to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.

Could you and help us raise vital funds to support our work? Be the face of Teenage Cancer Trust and collect donations from the attendees at the European Doctors Orchestra concert. You will bucket collect and collect contactless donations from the award concert guests. The evening is being held in the Cadogan Hall, London, 5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1 9DQ. Please note: The minimum age for this role is 16 or over to volunteer for this opportunity. If you are 16 or 17 you will need to complete our online parental consent form as well as the application form below.

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to support young people in your community whilst developing your own skills and experience? Become a Volunteer Mentor at ReachOut and help us to transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men leaving prison. As a volunteer mentor, you’ll help someone reconnect with their community, rebuild relationships, and access education, training, or employment—offering hope and a fresh start. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and skill sets. All we ask is that you bring a genuine passion for social change and can commit to supporting at least one young man for up to 12 months—providing the consistency and encouragement that many of our mentees have never had.

Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men leaving prison. As a volunteer mentor, you’ll help someone reconnect with their community, rebuild relationships, and access education, training, or employment—offering hope and a fresh start. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and skill sets. All we ask is that you bring a genuine passion for social change and can commit to supporting at least one young man for up to 18 months—providing the consistency and encouragement that many of our mentees have never had.

Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men leaving prison. As a volunteer mentor, you’ll help someone reconnect with their community, rebuild relationships, and access education, training, or employment—offering hope and a fresh start. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and skill sets. All we ask is that you bring a genuine passion for social change and can commit to supporting at least one young man for up to 18 months—providing the consistency and encouragement that many of our mentees have never had.

Our Family Befrienders support parents and families; volunteers will aim to help families/single parents to discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties. Volunteers meet with their family weekly or fortnightly for a period of 6 to 12 months.

Our Big Buddies support young people, aged 10-18, in the boroughs Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent, for a few hours weekly or fortnightly over a period of 6 or 12 months. With encouragement and support, volunteers will aim to help young people to discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties.