Welcome to our Opportunities Board
You can get involved in your local area with our one-off events, and you’ll find details of our regular roles at the bottom of this page.
You can also keep updated by joining our Volunteers Facebook group. If you’d like to get involved with any of the opportunities, email us at volunteering@meningitisnow.org.
Current opportunities:
Can you help run an awareness stand at any of the following colleges or universities?
West London College
The events will take place from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the following sites:
Hammersmith & Fulham College - Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Ealing Green College - Wednesday 4th March 2026
Southall Community College - Thursday 5th March 2026
Gloucestershire College open evening
Monday 11th May – Times to be confirmed
Liverpool volunteer get-together
Isobel and Natasha will be travelling to Liverpool on Monday 9 February to meet with volunteers in the area. Let us know if you’d like to join us in Liverpool city centre (venue to be confirmed) from 6.30–9.30 pm for an informal evening of connection.
Can you cheer on our runners at the London Landmarks Half Marathon or the London Marathon?
LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON 2026
When: Sunday 12th April 2026
10.00 am until around 11.30 am
Where: Cheering point – Walrus & Carpenter, 45 Monument Street, London EC3R 8BU
This event is full of energy, with a vibrant carnival atmosphere, costumes, music, and an explosion of colour!
Can you join some of our staff and other volunteers at the cheering point to show support for our amazing runners?
TCS LONDON MARATHON 2026
When: Sunday 26 April 2026
Where: Cheering point – Walrus & Carpenter, 45 Monument Street, London EC3R 8BU
Post-race reception – Royal Overseas League, St James’ Street, London SW1A 1RL
We are looking for volunteers for the London Marathon to ensure our runners receive the support and care that they deserve during and after the incredible 26.2-mile course.
We are looking for volunteers to help at -
- Our cheering point - the Walrus and Carpenter Pub at mile 23
- The end of the race to collect our runners and take them to the cars waiting to transport them to the post-race reception
- The post-race reception at the Royal Overseas League
Transport is also available from Stroud to London by coach. The coach will depart from our Head Office (GL5 3TJ) at 7:00 am and return from London at approximately 5:30–6:00 pm, arriving back in Stroud around 7:30–8:00 pm. Spaces are limited, so please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to reserve a seat.
Email: volunteeing@meningitisnow.org
Can you run an awareness stand in your local community?
Can you research local events such as plant sales, car boot sales and school fetes and see if you can set up an awareness stand? All you need to do is arrange a table, and we can provide all the materials for you to set up on the day.
If you're interested in setting up an awareness stand and would like more information, please get in touch with the volunteering team.
Can you give an awareness talk?
Talks are one of the most powerful ways you can reach a large group of people with meningitis awareness. We have an off-the-peg meningitis short awareness PowerPoint talk, and we will give you lots of friendly support so you feel confident and well prepared.
- Sixth forms and universities - You could contact your local sixth forms, colleges and universities to ask if you could give a short talk to the students.
- In your local community - Do you belong to any community groups, such as Rotary groups or Women's Institutes, where you can arrange to give our 20-minute PowerPoint presentation?
Will you host a collection tin?
We recently picked up a collection tin from a local builder's merchant, which had £90 in it. These collection tins all add up and are the easiest way to fundraise. Please will you order two collection tins to put in local businesses? The money raised will help fund our support and research.
Contact us
If you’ve seen a volunteer role you like, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email our Volunteering team to place your order or find out more information.
On behalf of everyone who relies on our work, thank you for getting involved.