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Fundraising volunteer resource hub

Find everything you need to help you feel supported, informed and inspired in your fundraising volunteering role with Marie Curie.

We’re so happy you’re here

Welcome to our dedicated space for Marie Curie fundraising volunteers! Here, you can keep up to date with the latest news, find helpful resources to support with your fundraising and read inspiring volunteer stories from our community.

Roles and responsibilities

Get involved in a group

All across the UK, Marie Curie fundraising groups organise activities in their local community to raise vital funds for people at the end of life. Find out how you can get involved throughout the year and tips for running your group.

Raising money

Whether you take part in a collection or organise your own fundraising event – we’ve got tons of great resources to help you raise vital funds for people at the end of life, like event ideas, printable materials to support with event planning and tips on writing your own event activity plan.

Dealing with money

Read our guidance to understand the basic procedures that must be followed by all fundraising groups and fundraising volunteers who are involved with the handling of money.

Volunteering is part of my sister's legacy. It has given me the opportunity to do something in Sarah's name that I think Sarah would be proud of. This is why I try to do as much as I can to keep her legacy alive.
Tina, Fundraising Group Member

Keep your fundraising safe and legal

Fundraising can be great fun, but it’s important to make sure your activities are safe and legal, whatever you’re planning. Find an overview of everything you need to know – from health and safety guidance to our policies.

Communication and publicity

Make your fundraising activities successful by spreading the word about Marie Curie. Find information about how to talk about Marie Curie and communicate with supporters, including our key messages.

Training and development

When you volunteer with Marie Curie, you’ll get access to free learning and development opportunities to help you excel in your role. From event planning training to speaker training, we’re here to help you get the best out of your fundraising activities.

These real poignant moments when collecting make you remember why you are volunteering and all the benefits of supporting Marie Curie. Without our fundraising, the support would have not been there to make their final days more comfortable.
Rosie, Community Fundraising Volunteer

We’d love to hear your story

Sharing volunteer stories is a great way to celebrate your achievements and inspire other volunteers. Whether you’d like to share your reason for volunteering, a fundraising event that went well, or even just a fun anecdote from a collection – email us with your experience.

We couldn't do what we do, without you

By raising vital funds for Marie Curie, you’re helping us be there for people at the end of life, whatever the illness. Whether you’re new to volunteering with Marie Curie or you’re a longtime supporter, we encourage you to read our updated fundraising handbook to learn more about how to make the most of your role and the ways it’s making a difference to people living with a terminal illness.

A Marie Curie Nurse smiles as she pulls out a bag from the car boot.

Frequently asked questions

Here, we answer some of the common questions that you may have as a Marie Curie volunteer. If you can't find the answer you are looking for then please get in touch with us.

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