Organisation Name:
York Against Cancer
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
Based at York Stadium and out in the community.
When are volunteers needed: 1 day per week (4 hours to be reviewed depending on workload)
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Event Support
Role description:
Working closely with the Fundraising & Marketing team, you will help to support the planning, organisation, and delivery of our fundraising, and awareness events. This includes:
- Helping to prepare and put back merchandise and marketing materials for fundraising
and awareness events
- Attending fundraising and awareness events to share information about the services available through York Against Cancer
- Collecting collection tins from across the York area and re-labelling them for re-use
- Reviewing quantities of charity merchandise
- Delivering merchandise and posters to key locations across York
- Keeping the stockroom clear and tidy
- Posting letters from the charity
- Event and project research
You must be at least 18 years of age.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
- People focused, with an ability to communicate with a variety of personalities
- Proactive
- Organised and reliable
- Energetic and enthusiastic with a positive attitude
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? Yes
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
This role will leave you feeling trusted, relied upon, and proud because the work is impactful, helping York Against Cancer to support as many people affected by cancer as possible.
- essential training will be given
- engaging the community
- build confidence & team working skills
- meet new people
How to get involved:
Please visit our website and learn about York Against Cancer and if we are the charity for you, please email using the website contact form below.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-07-2026