Volunteering FAQs
Got any questions about volunteering with us?
We’ve put together a few answers that might help.
You can also get support by emailing [email protected]
We have lots of ways to volunteer, most are open to everyone.
If a role requires a lived experience of prostate cancer we will always make this clear.
Yes, we reimburse reasonable out of pocket expenses relating to your volunteering in line with our volunteer expense policy.
Please check any large expenses with our Volunteer Experience Team before incurring any costs.
You need to be at least 18 to volunteer with us at present.
An unspent conviction would not automatically exclude you from volunteering - we would consider each case individually.
Volunteering doesn't usually affect benefit entitlement, as long as you continue to meet all the conditions of your benefit. We advise checking with the department that pays your benefit before volunteering. More information can be found https://www.gov.uk/guidance/volunteering-and-claiming-benefits
No, unfortunately at this time we cannot support volunteers living outside of the UK.
We are not able to support any sponsorship or visa applications.
You will have a named contact to support you in your volunteer role. This may be a member of staff or another volunteer in your community.
Our volunteer experience team are also available for questions at any stage of your volunteering. They can be contacted at [email protected]
You can give as much or as little as you can.
We have a variety of roles to offer and each one of them requires a different commitment.
Our roles are very flexible and can fit around your schedule.
We will always tell you how much time is expected from you when you apply for a role.
