A little time can make a big difference
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities available throughout the year, depending on demand. Whether you're interested in transporting lifesaving stem cells or supporting our donors through visits, there are plenty of ways to make a difference. Take a look below to learn more about the roles and see what's currently available.
Volunteer courier
Transport donated stem cells from the collection centre to the hospital treating the patient in need of a transplant. This could be from one London hospital to another, across the UK, or anywhere in the world!
This role requires time commitment and flexibility. You’ll be taking trips on weekdays (very occasionally weekends) which could take between a few hours to over 24 hours.
Laboratory volunteer
Help process the swab samples that come in to our laboratory in Hampstead, London from new potential stem cell donors. It’s an admin-based role which you’ll carry out on weekdays in slots lasting four hours.
Volunteer Insight Program
If you’re in your second year, you could be one of the four students we take on each academic year to experience life in our laboratories.
You’ll spend a minimum of four hours at week in our laboratories in Hampstead, London assisting in day-to-day tasks, rotating through all sections of our lifesaving work
This programme is in partnership with University of East London.
Donor visitor volunteer
Play a key role in visiting stem cell donors in one of our collection centres in Sheffield, Manchester, Oxford or London.
You’ll check on how they’re feeling, share information about the donor follow-up process, and give them their all-important goody bag! You’ll also answer any questions they may have, and feedback to the Donor Follow-Up team after your visit. But, most importantly, you’ll be giving a great big thank you from Anthony Nolan.
Visits usually take place on weekday mornings, and can last between 20 minutes and two hours (dependent on number of donors that day to visit and how chatty they are!).