Volunteering FAQs

Do you have questions about volunteering with us? We’ve put together a few answers that might help. 

You can also get support by emailing [email protected] 

Do I need a connection to prostate cancer to volunteer? 

We have lots of ways to volunteer, many of them are open to everyone. 

If a role requires lived experience of prostate cancer we will always make this clear.  

Does Prostate Cancer UK pay volunteer expenses? 

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.  

Is there a minimum age to volunteer? 

You need to be at least 18 to volunteer with us at present. If you would like to bring a family member under 18 to volunteer with you at an event please get in touch with us to discuss this.  

Can I volunteer if I have a criminal record? 

An unspent conviction would not automatically exclude you from volunteering - we would consider each case individually.  

Can I volunteer if I claim benefits? 

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 

Do you accept volunteers living outside of the UK? 

No, unfortunately at this time we cannot accept volunteers living outside of the UK. 

We are not able to support any sponsorship or visa applications. 

What support will I get as a volunteer? 

You will have a named contact to support you in your volunteer role. This may be a member of staff or a 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] 

How much time do I need to volunteer? 

You can give as much or as little as you can. 

We have a variety of ways to volunteer 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.