40 years of volunteering
Volunteers are at the heart of Lymphoma Action. By delivering our peer support services, raising awareness and developing the information and resources we offer, they provide a vital source of connection and understanding for people affected by lymphoma.
Did you know?
- Our volunteer Trustee Board helps steer the Charity’s goals and mission as well as ensure our activities are legally compliant.
- Volunteers are part of every service area, generously sharing their lived experience, skills and expertise.
We recently brought our volunteer community together during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate and reflect on the collective impact they make across Lymphoma Action. Looking ahead, volunteering continues to grow! And with volunteering embedded as a key priority within the Charity’s Strategy, ensuring volunteers remain central to what we do, we’re excited for the future.
We can’t thank our volunteers enough for their time, contributions and dedication to the Charity, both past and present. Lymphoma Action wouldn’t be what it is today without them, and we will continue to support their volunteering experience with us to make sure no one faces lymphoma alone.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit our website to get involved.
Photographed from left to right Carly, Sophie and Gemma, Volunteering Team.
Join us as together we explore the journey that volunteering has taken over the past 40 years.
Our volunteering history
1986 – Built by volunteers
Lymphoma Action is founded by patient volunteers, placing lived experience at the forefront of the Charity from day one through their time, dedication and efforts.
1995 - Strength by expertise
Volunteer healthcare professionals form the Medical Advisory Panel, strengthening information and support with expert insight.
2000 - Community impact
Formal volunteer-led fundraising and support groups begin to form across the UK, building local connection and awareness of lymphoma and Lymphoma Action.
2005 – Matching experiences
Volunteers are trained as Buddies to provide one-to-one peer support, matching individuals with someone who understands their experience.
2015 – Shaping by perspective
A group is set up so volunteers can provide insights for the direction of the Charity and ideas for future development, strengthening the volunteer voice.
2017 – Improving wellbeing
The Live your Life self-management programme launches, delivered by volunteers with lived experience supporting people to rebuild confidence and wellbeing.
2018 – A turning point
The Charity appoints its first dedicated volunteer management staff post who puts together the first Volunteer Strategy, transforming how volunteers are supported.
2020 – Connection goes digital
Volunteers help support the move to online Support Meetings and launch the UK-wide Facebook Support Group by taking on moderator roles.
2022 – Recognising involvement
The Volunteering Team hosts their first annual Volunteer Recognition Event and awards ceremony, celebrating the contribution of volunteers across the Charity.
2023 - Accredited for quality
The Charity achieves Investors in Volunteers, the UK quality standard for commitment to best practice, inclusion and volunteer wellbeing.
2025 – A new chapter
A volunteer management system is co-developed and implemented to improve communication, training and engagement for volunteers.
