Make your world bigger, by volunteering locally - Macmillan Buddy volunteers

Volunteering as a Macmillan Buddy

Our Macmillan Buddy service provides a lifeline for people with cancer, offering them weekly support from someone who understands what they’re going through. The service is delivered by volunteers, who undergo comprehensive training and are fully supported by our staff and lead volunteers.

Why become a Buddy volunteer?

Being a Macmillan Buddy is one of the most intensive volunteer roles we offer, but it is also one of the most rewarding. As a Macmillan Buddy volunteer, you can make a real difference to people’s lives, at the hardest time of their life, and you’ll get to feel that each time you volunteer. 

You’ll also: 

• Be a key part of a friendly team of volunteers and staff 
• Receive comprehensive training and support 
• Have the opportunity to develop your communication and people skills 
• Receive out of pocket expenses, in line with our expenses policy 

We also offer the opportunity to be a Lead Volunteer in the service – this involves taking a more managerial role in service, helping to match service users with volunteers and supporting both service users and volunteers throughout the match.

This is a great opportunity to develop advanced leadership and communication skills, whilst supporting a friendly team of committed volunteers.