The people that make us

Aktar

A big Thank you Aktar for your hard work with the Technology Service Desk, also not at least including all the other amazing volunteers throughout the organisation thank you all for your extremely hard work

Yorkshire Building Society

Thank you to each of the volunteers within YBS who have chosen to use their skilled volunteering hours to support our Gift Aid Project. Without their support the charity would not have been able to claim over £105,000 in Gift Aid funds. Thank you all for volunteering for us, your support is making such a difference x

Our fantastic Services volunteers

Maisie, Jo, Asha, Audrey, Becky, Debbie, Helen and Melissa. To our pioneering Services volunteers, thank you so much for giving your time, skill and empathy supporting children and young people with a cancer diagnosis and their families. You are amazing, thank you! Emilie, Volunteer development and services support

All volunteers at Team Young Lives

You are amazing! The time you give is making such a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. We couldn't be there for them if it weren't for you. Thank you

All the volunteers at Clevedon shop.

A BIG THANK YOU. You all have gone above and beyond.

Every volunteer at Young Lives vs Cancer

To every single volunteer who chose to say 'yes' to volunteering with Young Lives vs Cancer, whether that was 2 months ago or 30 years ago, I say a huge thank you! We are so grateful to have your skill, passion, dedication, advocacy and insight on our team making an impact for children and young people with cancer. I have the deepest respect for each of you choosing to give Young Lives vs Cancer your time. Happy Volunteers Week - this week we celebrate you!

All Volunteers

A big thank you to all of the incredible Volunteers at Young Lives vs Cancer. Your passion, dedication and energy makes a huge difference to young people and children with cancer. We are so grateful for everything you do.

All volunteers

Thank you to all our volunteers for your incredible generosity and dedication, working with you all is amazing. I want to express my own appreciation for all our trustees and board committee members for your strong support and leadership, to Catherine Moss and David Shelton for giving your time to help to guide our next strategy for the future of children & young people, and to Ben Bradley for helping us comprehend the future!

All our wonderful volunteers

Thank you all for your time, energy, passion and enthusiasm. Your contributions and varied experience make us so much greater as an organisation and you truly do have an impact on all those we are here to support.

Volunteers in Yorkshire & North Derbyshire

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers for everything you do to support children and young people with cancer and a big shout out to our volunteers in Yorkshire and North Derbyshire!

Assistant Navigators

I want to thank all of our amazing Assistant Navigators for their contribution to the Central Support and Social Care team. You are genuine social care volunteer pioneers, making a difference to those we support on the front end of delivery. Thank you for all your time, efforts and empathy in assisting and signposting our Live Chat service users. :)

Catherine Moss

Thank you so much for all the wisdom, calm, smiles, great ideas and advice you bring to the PMO team and charity - we're so lucky to have you on our team : )

Gordon and every member of the Volunteer Fundraising Group

Gordon, you are an amazing, dedicated individual and I and the whole charity are so lucky to have you as part of our team. You work so hard and tirelessly to ensure we can support families in need. You are an inspiration to many. To all the members who get out there, rain or shine, thank you. Your work and dedication is just amazing. What a fabulous group of individuals you all are. From me, all my colleagues and the children and families you continue to support...THANK YOU!

All the amazing volunteers throughout the Midlands

A massive thank you for all your incredible and dedicated support to Young Lives vs Cancer. To all the speakers, engages, bucket collectors and researchers, you have each made a difference. Thank you and remember...YOU ARE AWESOME!!

All volunteers! Special thanks to those from Hampshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands and South Wiltshire

A HUGE thank you to everyone who volunteers at Young Lives vs Cancer. Don't know what we would do without you. Thank you for your kindness, generosity of spirit and the immense impact you make in supporting children and young people with cancer and their families.

All the incredible volunteers in the Trading Team

A huge thank you to all our volunteers in the Trading team. I want to acknowledge what an incredibly tough few weeks it has been for our Shop volunteers. Your passion and dedication to the cause and your community is undeniable. I also want to thank our eBay volunteers Jo and Scott, and to our stamp volunteer Jill. You have all made such a difference, thank you for giving up your time to raise funds to help children and young people with cancer. Molly - Senior Ecommerce Executive

All our amazing Trading volunteers

A huge and heartfelt *THANK YOU* to each and every one of our Trading volunteers. For the years, months, days, hours and minutes you’ve given to Young Lives vs Cancer. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you. Huw (Ecommerce Manager)

All of our incredible volunteers

Thank you all so very much for giving up your time to support Young Lives vs Cancer. You are all amazing, and we genuinely couldn't be there for young cancer patients and their families during the toughest of times without you! Alex- Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager xx

Volunteers in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, North Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

I want to say a HUGE thank you and shout out to all my hard-working volunteers. Your hard work and dedication is truly inspiring. Thank you for always giving your all in support of Young Lives vs Cancer.

Fundraising volunteers in Scotland

Thank you so much to all our incredible fundraising volunteers in Scotland. From can collectors, photographers, corporate volunteers, event support volunteers to our fantastic bucket collectors. You are ALL AMAZING!! We couldn't do it without YOU! From Carol & Scott

All the wonderful volunteers in Mid & South Wales & Herefordshire

A huge thank you/diolch yn fawr to all those who give their time to serve others. We are especially grateful that you continue to support us in the fight to make sure we can be there for every child and young person who needs us. The greatest gift you can give is your time and you give this year on year in abundance and for that we praise you! Happy volunteer's week! Tania - FEM South & Mid Wales & Herefordshire

Team Young Lives' vibrant volunteers

Thank you so much for everything you do and everything you are! Specific thanks to David Shelton, Catherine Moss and all of our trustee board for giving your incredible skill, time and dedication, and in so many ways. I love volunteering, am a lifelong volunteer and think Volunteers' Week is a fantastic chance to say thank you. Jen H

Sandra Shaw

Sandra, thank you so much for all your help in the gardens to make them a lovely place for families to be. We appreciate you and all that you do.

Emma B

Thank you for all your help and support in the Home from Home. From turning rooms around, taking on the piles of pillowcases to be ironed or helping take down the Christmas trees :) It is always very much appreciated <3

Maurice Bye

Thank you so much Maurice for all your help in Sam's House and Clic House. We appreciate you and all that you do.

The Mercer Marsh Super Volunteers

I just want to give a shout out to all the team from Mercer Marsh - Alison, Scott, Gillian, Dawn, Arin, Keiran, Lesley and Ellie. They paid a visit to Marion's House last week, bringing with them a fantastic new planter, compost, plants, herbs, seeds & paint. They set about transforming our tired garden and what a difference they made!! You can see from the pictures, weeding, planting, painting and power washing. I can't thank them enough. Hope to see them all next year!!

Jim McIllhatton

Jim. Thanks so much for your continued support to help families going through their cancer journey. No request or ask is too big for you. Your support is truly appreciated. Many thanks Kate

Mike and Pauline Barnett

Thanks to Mike and Pauline for your continued support and dedication to the Belfast Home from Homes. Your support is invaluable to us. From Kate, Geraldine, Sharon and Kathleen.

All sports volunteers

THANK YOU to all sports volunteers for being the loudest and proudest cheerers we could ever wish for! And to our wonderful volunteer photographers who capture the most memorable of moments at all our events! We couldn't do our jobs without you!

All our Volunteers

Having been the manager of a Home from Home (Ciaran's House Edinburgh) for over 20 years, I have seen the impact our support has made to families and Young people. All our volunteers are instrumental in making this happen, whether it is working in our shops, fundraising or supporting services . Thank you all for your hard work and dedication, you make a huge difference to our families lives when they most need our help.

Our AMAZING volunteers squad!

Thank you so much for giving your time, expertise and energy to making sure children and young people with cancer get the support they so desperately need. None of the amazing stuff that happens would be possible without you!

The volunteer Content Creators

Thank you for your great ideas and brilliant social media content!

Our Incredible FE&ET Volunteers

Thank you so much David, Terry, Molly and Lauren for your steadfast support! Not only do you make our incredible supporters' experiences infinitely better, you bring a joy, humour and expertise that is invaluable to our team. How lucky we are to have you, today and every day you turn up for Team Young Lives :)

Volunteers - Homes from Home

Thank you! I hope you are super proud of the difference that you make for so many children and young people with cancer, and their families at our Homes from Home. I am so proud of you all, and grateful for all that you do. Thanks also to colleagues who've used their volunteer days assisting our amazing Homes from Home team over the last year. We look forward to welcoming more volunteers into the future. Thank you! Tracy - Associate Director Services and Impact

Maisie, Audrey, Melissa, Asha, Jessica, Deborah, Helen, Becky

Huge thank you to you all for volunteering your time, energy and expertise in the Central Support and Social Care Team. You are joining a cracking team and together you will deliver such important impact and support for so many children and young people with cancer, and their families. Thank you so much, Tracy - Associate Director of Services and Impact

All our volunteers in the North West

Thank you to every one of our amazing volunteers, but especially to those in the North West of England, for all you do for Young Lives vs Cancer! From our volunteer fundraising groups running incredible events, to speakers sharing their stories with supporters - your support makes a huge difference to children & young people with cancer. THANK YOU!

All Young Lives vs Cancer volunteers!

Thank you all so much for your incredible, selfless work! It's thanks to the experience and dedication you all bring, that makes it possible for us to be there for children and young people with cancer. I hope you all feel incredibly proud! :D Katie B - Supporter Engagement Executive.

Tim Sadler

Thank you for all of your incredible involvement in Team Young Lives Tim (of Christmas advert fame amongst countless other huge things you've done for us!) It goes without saying that you're a superstar 🌟

All of our volunteers

Your enthusiasm and dedication is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for everything you do!

Tash Emerson

Thank you Tash for being a fabulous Speaker Volunteer in Bristol, sharing your story to local groups like the Godfathers Rugby Team at their press day! You're a Team Young Lives Legend 🌟

Our fantastic FEET team volunteers! David, Terry, Molly & Lauren <3

A huge huge THANK YOU to you, our incredible FEET volunteers for your incredible dedication and support week on week! Thanks so much for giving us your valuable time to welcome, thank and cheerlead all our fantastic supporters. From packing hundreds of pop up cards, welcoming our thousands of brilliant Facebook fundraisers, creating varied and engaging content, to helping supporters smash their fundraising targets, we simply couldn't do what we do without you. It's time to celebrate YOU <3 Miffy

Kamui Oshino

Shout out to Kamui for being an AMAZING Speaker Volunteer in Bristol! You totally shined sharing your story to a sold old O2 arena 🌟

FE&ET volunteers

A massive shout out and thank you to the incredible FE&E Team volunteers, David, Lauren, Molly & Terry. We are SO grateful for your generosity, your expertise and energy. The work and time you give is so appreciated by our supporters and really helps make a huge difference to their fundraising. Thank you very very much and we're looking forward to celebrating with you in June! Steph Parker - FE&E Team

All our fabulous #TeamYoungLives voluneers

Thank you for all your energy, enthusiasm and time you give. We truly value and appreciate it. Kim - Fundraising Engagement Manager - North London, Hertfordshire, Essex

All volunteers!

A huuuge shout out to all of our incredible volunteers. Thank you for giving your time, passion and energy to help children and young people with cancer. You are amazing!

All the amazing volunteers across the South West

A HUGE thank you to all the amazing volunteers across the South West. Each of you are so special and as your Fundraising Manager I absolutely couldn't do my job without all your help and support xxx

All of our incredible volunteers

Thank you so much for all your dedication, skill, passion and commitment to supporting Young Lives vs Cancer. Everyone is so incredibly grateful for all you bring to the charity. THANK YOU! Helen - Digital Fundraising & Innovation Development Manager

All our fabulous volunteers

Thank you for constantly being there to support us and our work, for dedicating time, energy and passion to helping us make a difference. You are so valued and mean the world to us. Thank you! Cerys Sadler Regional Partnerships Manager

all our wonderful volunteers

Thank you for all your energy, time and knowledge! Every day you help children and young people with cancer to feel less alone. Anna Oliver in Supporter Experience.

Each and every one of you!

Thank you for giving up your time, energy, enthusiasm and epic skills to help us ensure no children and young people with cancer are alone. You rock! Hannah (Regional Engagement Manager - South & East)

All the Voice Board members

It has been a real pleasure to recruit and meet you all and we are so excited about the collaborative work we will do together in the next 18 months! Thank you so much for your time, energy and passion.

All our wonderful volunteers!

Thank you so much for your time, skill, dedication and hard work. Because of you, young cancer patients and their families are supported through the tough journeys they face. It means the world, thank you!

Young Lives vs Cancer Volunteers

I think you will see this a lot on this board – and for very good reason – but the difference you make to the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families and loved ones is immense. The passion, commitment, energy and the diversity of skills and knowledge you bring enables Young Lives vs Cancer to create the impact it does. I am hugely grateful to you for choosing to volunteer and be part of Young Lives vs Cancer. David Evans – Director of People & Culture

All who volunteer for Young Lives vs Cancer

A thank-you to all our incredible volunteers this Volunteer's Week, and all year round. You bring skills, perspective, and experience, including that we may not have otherwise. Your passion, deep care and commitment for our work is so evident. As Vols Week approaches, thank you to all our incredible and dedicated volunteers; you make Young Lives vs Cancer the charity it is. This year, those who volunteer in our shops are foremost in my mind. Luke Mallett, Director of Income and Engagement

The PMO team's volunteer star, Catherine Moss

We are so grateful to you for your ongoing commitment, enthusiasm and wonderful contribution you bring to the PMO team. You are always willing to support in a range of ways and you bring such warmth, energy and a smile to every meeting! Thank you for everything you do for us :-)

All of our amazing volunteers

A massive thank you for all your dedication, enthusiasm, innovation and sheer hard graft. You are the kindest, most talented and generous people and we would simply not be able to provide support to children and young people with cancer and their families without you! Terry - Volunteer Records Coordinator

Volunteers at Young Lives

A huge thank you to all our volunteers this Volunteers Week. The impact that you have on children and young people with cancer is immeasurable, it does not go un-noticed & we are truly thankful for all that you do to support us. from Collette - Volunteer Development Manager

Every Team Young Lives volunteer!

A huge warm thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who make this charity so amazing! You make me so proud to be a part of this organisation, thank you for everything that you do.

Each and every fantastic volunteer

You are all completely brilliant - without your generosity, time and unbelievable skills and talents, we wouldn't be Young Lives vs Cancer! Thank you so so much for everything you have and will do!

To all our amazing volunteers

Thank you for volunteering your time and skills. Because of you, we can provide support, help, and guidance to our service users and their families. The impact of your volunteering is immeasurable, and you add so much value to anything we do. Thank you Charlotte Lang (Volunteer Engagement Coordinator)

To All the Volunteers!

To all the volunteers, Thank you for everything that you do, all the effort that you put in and giving up your own time to help out. You all rock and we really appreciate everything that you do :)