Volunteer for Shine Night Walk
Organisation
Cancer Research UK
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our next Cancer Research UK Shine Night Walk event in London, on the 19th-20th September 2026.
You
can choose one of the following roles or, if you’re happy to help wherever
you’re needed, you can opt to be a general volunteer and be assigned a role on
the day.
Course Route Volunteer – You will be located at a strategic point along the course, ready to cheer and motivate the walkers as they make their way across the city.
- Cycle Team Volunteer – Guide, support & motivate walkers by cycling parts of the route.
- Pit Stop Volunteer – You could be placed at one of our pit-stops, helping to motivate the walkers & handing out refreshments.
- Venue Volunteer – assisting in tasks at Start/Finish venues such as set-up and handing out medals and water.
- General Volunteer – Happy to help wherever is needed!
What skills do I need?
No previous experience needed, just to cheer participants on and help the team in anyway you can.
Interests
- Community
- Health and wellbeing
Activities
- Events, festivals
- Fundraising
Details
- Accessibility
Any wheelchair users might struggle with the uneven terrain, so we would recommend to have someone with you who is able to assist. - Age restrictions
– 13yrs+. Anyone under the age of 18 must have an responsible adult present. - DBS check required
No - Disability and Access Support
Yes - Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
No - Equal Opportunities Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
We supply food and drink over the course of your shift. - Fundraise
NO - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Wheelchair Access
Any wheelchair users might struggle with the uneven terrain, so we would recommend to have someone with you who is able to assist. There is no access restrictions, just uneven services around London. I would also say for the visually impaired, we have lots of roles to choose from, we would also just recommend bringing someone with you for safety around London - Written role description
Yes
Dates and times
Start date: 19/09/2026
End date: 20/09/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| PM | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Eve | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Availability details
Shine Night Walk London starts at Battersea Park on Saturday 19 September, follows all the main great views that London has to offer and finishes at Evolution Dome in Battersea Park on Sunday 20 September.
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