Become a Cancer Champion
Volunteer with us.
Our volunteers are the heart of Family Unit Trust - from Cancer Champions in the community to Brave Spaces mentors and food bank packers.
Open roles
Find a role that fits you
Whatever your time, skills or experience, there's a way to be involved.
Cancer Champion
Be a trusted voice for cancer awareness in your community. Run conversations, signpost services, attend awareness events.
- Commitment
- 2-4 hours / week
- Location
- Community-based
Brave Spaces Mentor
Support our weekly youth wellbeing sessions for 11-18 year olds. Listen, encourage, run activities alongside our youth workers.
- Commitment
- Weekly sessions, term-time
- Location
- Manchester centres
Food Bank Volunteer
Help pack and deliver culturally appropriate food parcels to families affected by cancer and serious illness.
- Commitment
- Flexible shifts
- Location
- Miles Platting hub
Events & Fundraising
Bring our awareness days, coffee mornings and fundraising events to life. Great if you love planning or hosting.
- Commitment
- Per event
- Location
- Various
Office & Admin Support
Help with referrals, data entry, social media or design. A great fit if you're learning new skills or returning to work.
- Commitment
- Flexible
- Location
- Hybrid
Trustee (future opportunity)
We periodically seek trustees with skills in safeguarding, fundraising, finance, HR, or lived experience.
- Commitment
- Quarterly board meetings
- Location
- Hybrid
How it works
Four simple steps
- 01
Tell us about you
A short form to share your interests, availability and any experience.
- 02
Friendly chat
An informal call or visit to talk through roles and answer questions.
- 03
Induction & training
Safeguarding, role-specific training, plus shadowing with a buddy.
- 04
Get going
Start your role with ongoing supervision, support and training.
What you get
More than a thank you
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Travel and out-of-pocket expenses covered
- References and a reflective log for CV / UCAS
- Lifelong friendships and a real sense of impact
- Free entry to FUT events and socials
- Wellbeing and reflective practice support