Volunteer for Cancer Research UK at Shine Night Walk London 2025 (20th - 21st September 2025) - Cancer Research UK

Shine Night Walk is an event Cancer Research UK runs across the country, but London hosts our biggest one—and this year it's on the weekend of Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st September 2025. Please help us make this night as magical as possible by volunteering your time in a role and shift of your choice. If you're not sure, we can assign one for you, and you're welcome to change it at any time.

About the Organisation

Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading independent cancer charity. Our mission is to beat cancer by funding life-saving research, raising awareness, and supporting people affected—entirely funded by the public.

What you will be doing

Join us in creating a truly unforgettable night! Shine Night Walk London takes walkers through iconic city landmarks under the night sky, starting and finishing at Battersea Park. Roles include:

  • Course Route Marshal – Cheer and guide walkers along the route, paired with a Zone Manager and fellow volunteer

  • Cycle Team Volunteer – Ride alongside walkers to support and motivate them; your own bike is required

  • Pit Stop Volunteer – Staff rest points with refreshments, support, and encouragement

  • Venue Volunteer – Help at the start/finish areas with setup, handing out water or medals, and guiding participants 

  • Driver Volunteer – Drive welfare or medical vehicles and manage the Bag Drop service to keep belongings safe

  • General Volunteer – Flexible role to help wherever it’s most needed

Shine Night Walk London 2025 is on the weekend of Saturday 20th September - Sunday 21st September 2025, starting at Battersea Park. All our routes (10K, half marathon, full marathon) follow all the main great views that London has to offer and finishes at Evolution Dome in Battersea Park. Your location will depend on what role and shift you would like to do and you will receive location and timings information nearer the time.

What's in it for you?

  • Experience London’s most breathtaking sights in a unique nighttime setting.

  • Support life-saving cancer research in your community.

  • Meet new people, build friendships and gain new skills.

  • Benefit from a rewarding and inclusive environment—no experience necessary.

"I enjoyed every moment of volunteering at Shine Night Walk because it was a fun evening giving my time to a great cause. The other volunteers were great fun to be around as well as being on hand to help walkers in need, congratulate them on their achievements and spur them on in those last few minutes. Such an amazing atmosphere all night." a Shine Night volunteer

What skills will you need?

ChatGPT said:

For volunteering at Shine Night Walk London 2025, you don’t need any formal qualifications or prior experience—just enthusiasm and a willingness to cheer participants on and help the team in anyway you can!

All volunteers will receive a briefing, support, and guidance before and during the event—so you won’t be on your own. Roles are accessible, and Cancer Research UK is happy to make reasonable adjustments.

Age Range: We welcome applications from under 18s, including from 13+. Volunteers must be aged 13 or over on the night of the event. 
Volunteers aged 13 to 17 (inclusive) must:
Obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian,

Be accompanied on the night by that guardian, who must also be a registered volunteer

Anyone 18 or over can volunteer independently.

Disability and Access Support: Everyone is welcome to join. Any wheelchair users might struggle with the uneven terrain, and we would recommend to have someone with you anyone 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 just recommend bringing someone with you for safety around London. Lots of stations within London have accessible access, but please check before traveling the one you have chosen to arrive at has this available.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

Shine Night Walk London 2025 is on the weekend of Saturday 20th September - Sunday 21st September 2025 staring on Saturday evening and running overnight. Your time commitment will depend on what role and shift you would like to do.

Location

Variety of locations across central London. This will depending on your role, nearer the event we will confirm all the details.

How can I apply?

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