We couldn't continue our vital work without our committed volunteers, who give up their time to support what we do.
I lost my mum suddenly to ovarian cancer in 2015. She passed away six weeks after her diagnosis, and it tore our family apart. I decided I had to turn this awful sadness into something positive. Being a volunteer for such a great charity in mum's memory has helped me get through these last four years, so thank you Target Ovarian Cancer for welcoming me in when I needed you.
From joining the Team Target cheer squad at one of our events, providing peer support to our community to volunteering from home to help develop our services, find a role that suits you.
- Support event participants: Team Target cheer squad
We need enthusiastic volunteers to cheer on our amazing runners at various events. You'll help to create a great atmosphere and give them the boost they need to cross the finish line smiling!
As part of the official Team Target cheer squad, you'll be placed on the route along with other volunteers, supporters and Target Ovarian Cancer staff. You'll get a t-shirt and cheering materials, and will be able to meet our fantastic team of runners and help celebrate their success.
Sign up to join the Team Target cheer squad, and a member of the fundraising team will be in touch with more information.
JOIN A TEAM TARGET CHEER SQUAD
- Raise funds: Collections
Raise funds and awareness by organising a collection at a station or another public space. We can help you secure permission from local authorities, as well as any relevant permits or licenses.
Live in or near London? Volunteer at one of our weekly London station collections. By giving up two hours of your time, you can raise vital awareness with hundreds of commuters, as well as funds to help save lives.
Find out more about collections
- Shape our information and support services: OvarView Panel
Help shape our health information and support services so that everyone has the knowledge and support to better understand and cope with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
The OvarView panel is a group of people living with or affected by ovarian cancer who contribute to the development of Target Ovarian Cancer’s information and support programme.
Find out more and join the OvarView Panel
- Moderate and grow our online communities: Digital Champion
Help us to moderate and spread the word about our online community groups, the Ovarian Cancer Community and In Touch. Our Facebook groups provide a safe space for anyone affected by ovarian cancer to get support, advice and share experiences with others who understand what they’re going through.
This is a role that you can do completely from home, choose the days and times you’d like to help out and receive training and on-going support to help you.
- Provide peer support locally: Let's Connect: Target Ovarian Cancer communities
Let’s Connect: Target Ovarian Cancer Communities is an exciting new project launching in 2025 that will bring together those affected by ovarian cancer to support each other. The project will connect individuals through local peer support groups, pop-up connections and online communities.
We're currently looking for people for the following roles:
Support group facilitators- a volunteer who will lead regular, supportive group sessions, with training and ongoing support provided. They have a diagnosis of ovarian cancer or are a healthcare professional.
We are initially looking to set up groups in:
- Stoke, Stafford and Burton
- Leeds, Harrogate and Wakefield
- Derby, Leicester and Nottingham
- Greater Manchester
We'd love to hear from volunteers in these areas through our expression of interest form. If you live elsewhere and are interested in setting up a group please email [email protected]
Pop-up connection coordinator- a person affected by ovarian cancer who will organise a local activity, supported by our team.
Complete our form to express interest in becoming a Let's Connect Volunteer
If there’s a way you’d like to support us that isn’t listed here please get in touch with us by email at [email protected] or by phone on 020 7923 5470.
