Volunteer with us

Give the gift of your time to help support childhood cancer research

Volunteer your time today for a brighter tomorrow

Volunteers are vital to our success. Without them, much of our work would not be possible. 

Donating your time is a rewarding and effective way to become more involved at a grass roots level of our charity. You can also meet new people, create new friendships, learn new skills or share your existing skills. There is also the opportunity to network and create pathways to employment.

If you’re interested in getting involved, complete the form below.

Please note that our primary office is located in Sydney, located near to Green Square and Waterloo Station with no parking available.

Our volunteers at work

Volunteers to The Kids' Cancer Project providing office support roles that are vital to research fundraising efforts.

Office support

Our HQ is based in Alexandria, NSW. Support the team with your office admin skills.

Volunteers packing fundraising bears. Supporting cancer fundraising efforts.

Bear packing

Help pack The Kids' Cancer Project soft toys for kids in hospital at our Alexandria office.

Event support

Help us set up stalls, sell merchandise, wrap gifts, or escort our mascot Oscar at events nationwide.

Corporate Events

Help us sell raffle tickets and assist with auctions at our prestigious corporate gala events.

Expression of interest

Share with us that you would like to volunteer for The Kids' Cancer Project and contribute to fundraising efforts to improve the lives of children with cancer allowing children to survive cancer and thrive after cancer.

Eg: accessibility, skills, experience, qualifications (First Aid, WWC etc).

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to help children in hospital, is this available?

No, The Kids' Cancer Project do not work directly with children. Our organisation raises money to fund childhood cancer research and our expertise lie in fundraising etc. We are unable to offer volunteering in hospitals as this is closely managed by each hospital itself.

How do I find out more information or register my interest?

To register your interest, please complete the form above. For more information, please contact us on 1800 651 158 or via email volunteer@tkcp.org.au

Latest News & Stories

Christmas for a Cure 2025: Record crowd commits to childhood cancer research in fine festive fettle

05/12/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project has closed 2025 in style, with a bumper Christmas for a Cure crowd of over 560 helping to raise a total of $540,000 for childhood cancer research.

Leaving a gift in my Will: Thoughtful pragmatism

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Carolyn has left a gift in her Will to support medical research into childhood cancer to ensure kids with cancer have hope for a brighter future. The Kids’ Cancer Project recently asked Carolyn the...

How questions at the clinic led Emmy on a worldwide search for answers

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At the bedside, clinicians are asked many a question, from both childhood cancer patients and their families. If there’s a question Dr Emmy Fleuren is constantly asked, it’s this...

20 projects for 20 years of research funding: Survivorship

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The Kids’ Cancer Project began funding research in 2005. 20 years have passed since that day, with $76 million in total investment and an 87% survival rate to show for it.

Alec’s every day is a challenge. It's why he wants you to donate this K’day

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It’s 2018 and life is good in the Austen household. With a first international holiday on the horizon for the two eight-year-old twin boys, Troy and Alec, a routine trip to the dentist should’ve been...

Dr Karin Plummer on Caregivers Awareness Month

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Oncology teams utilised to treat childhood cancer feature several personnel. While medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons and pathologists are focused on the treatment itself, the work of the...

Exploring extended reality to ease pain for kids with cancer

17/11/2025
Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Karin Plummer, is leading a new study investigating how extended reality (XR) technology – like virtual reality – can support pain management children undergoing cancer...

Introducing the 2025 Write a Book in a Day Winners!

13/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is thrilled to reveal the list of national winners for Write a Book in a Day 2025, with nine publications taking home the national awards.

Let us rejoyce as Big Hearts for Brave Kids returns!

12/11/2025
The Joyce Family’s annual Big Hearts for Brave Kids fundraiser is back in 2025, as the Shepparton locals set their sights on a goal on a massive $50,000 for childhood cancer research this Christmas!
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