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Get involved with the Cancer Awareness Roadshow

Whether you’re interested in volunteering or working alongside us in a health professional role, we’d love to hear from you.


Health professionals - work with us

We work closely with public health partners in each area we visit. They help signpost people to local services. We have had thousands of local health staff join us, including stop smoking advisors, health trainers and screening nurses.

Working with us offers a unique opportunity to access key groups within your community and learn more about cancer prevention and early detection.

If you work in public health in your area, we want to hear from you.

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The Roadshow adds value to services already available within our local area by providing advice and signposting. It is a valuable source of information and can help immensely.

- Stop Smoking Advisor

Health awareness volunteers

The volunteers are a vital part of the Roadshow. They help us reach even more people in the community by:

  • handing out leaflets

  • sharing key messages

  • encouraging visitors to come and take part

The Health Awareness Volunteer initiative started in 2012 and we now have volunteers in the North East, North West and London.

Become a volunteer

We're looking for people who are interested in raising awareness of cancer in their local community. You'll need to be able to communicate clearly and engage with lots of different people. You don't need any previous experience or knowledge - just enthusiasm with a willingness to learn.

It's a great way to develop your skills, gain experience and make a difference. You'll get to meet new people and become part of a supportive, friendly team. All our volunteers receive full cancer awareness training and ongoing support from our Cancer Awareness Nurses.

If you're interested in becoming a Health Awareness Volunteer, please register your interest and we'll get back in touch with you.

Meet Dave

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Sun, rain, hail or snow - nothing stops the team handing out leaflets and engaging with the public. You never quite know who you'll meet.

- Dave, volunteer in the North West

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