Be the face of change in your community
Locations: Bedfordshire • Cambridgeshire • Essex • Hertfordshire • Norfolk • Suffolk (local to you)
Time commitment: Flexible – fits around your lifestyle
Why volunteer with Addenbrooke’s Charity?
Addenbrooke’s Charity helps Addenbrooke’s Hospital and The Rosie provide life-changing care that goes beyond what NHS funding alone can deliver. Our supporters and volunteers help fund:
- Cutting‑edge equipment
- Specialist staff and ground‑breaking research
- Extra comforts that make a real difference to patients and families
A friendly conversation can help someone discover a way to support our hospitals. By volunteering with Addenbrooke’s Charity, you’ll help turn local connections into support for better care for people in our community, while contributing to research and innovation with global impact.
Your time and enthusiasm help improve patient experience, provide access to specialist equipment and support research into new treatments and cures. Your contribution truly matters.
About the role
Enjoy meeting people and sharing a cause you care about? As an Addenbrooke’s Charity Fundraising Volunteer, you’ll be a friendly representative in your community, raising awareness, building relationships and helping people discover ways to support our hospitals.
This is a varied and sociable role that suits people who enjoy being out in their community, meeting new people, and making a visible difference.
Ways you can get involved
You don’t have to do everything – you can get involved in the activities that suit you best.
Community engagement
- Giving short talks about Addenbrooke’s Charity (online or in person – training provided)
- Raising awareness locally and sharing Addenbrooke’s Charity’s fundraising opportunities
- Introducing Addenbrooke’s Charity to local businesses, groups, and organisations
Fundraising support
- Helping place and collect charity tins in local shops and venues
- Promoting our “volunteer with a friend” initiative
- Supporting the set‑up of new local fundraising groups
Event support (when available)
- Being a welcoming face at fundraising events
- Helping with event set‑up and clear‑down
- Cheering on participants and handing out refreshments
We’ll support you along the way
We’ll help you get started with full training and ongoing support. You won’t be on your own: the Addenbrooke’s Charity Fundraising Team will guide you, answer questions and support you throughout your volunteering.
Is this role right for you?
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and walks of life. Diversity makes our charity stronger, and we value the unique perspectives each volunteer brings.
No previous fundraising experience is needed. Bring your enthusiasm, reliability and a desire to help your community—we’ll support you as you learn about our work and build your confidence.
Flexible. Friendly. Impactful.
Join Addenbrooke’s Charity and help make our hospitals even better.