Event Photographer Volunteer

What you’ll be doing
As one of our Volunteer Photographers you will be offered opportunities within reasonable travelling distance to your location on an ad hoc basis. We will send you a full brief of the activity and the imagery needed, and provide you with a Young Lives vs Cancer t‑shirt and an  to make sure you’re recognisable as our representative. You will need to be able to send us the photos as soon as possible after the event.

Your photos will be used in marketing/promotions, to share stories, to thank supporters, and to raise awareness of our important work. The photos you create will be fully credited to you.

Why we need you
Are you passionate about photography and making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families facing cancer? We want more people to understand our work and are looking for volunteer photographers who can join the team. By documenting our events, activities, and special moments, you'll play a crucial role in raising awareness and support for our mission to fight childhood cancer.

Your photographs will not only tell powerful stories but also help us connect with our supporters and the community, making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

• Lots of enthusiasm and an interest in capturing moments that showcase volunteer activities and impact
• You will need to have your own photography equipment
• You need to be 13 or over to join us in this role.
• If you are aged under 18 years you will need a parent/guardian to accompany/supervise you when you volunteer.

You’ll have a dedicated volunteer manager to support you and make sure you have everything you need to carry out your role with confidence.

• The chance to be part of a team of photographers
• Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy
• All the support, information and materials you need to make sure you are ready for the day
• The opportunities to take part in our other fun and rewarding volunteering opportunities

Location: 4th Floor, White friars, Lewins Mead, Bristol

In‑Person

Age limit: Volunteers aged 18 or over

Hours per session: Between 2 and 4 hours

Availability: Flexible (Morning, Afternoon, Evening – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

When a child is diagnosed with cancer it threatens everything, for them and their family. At a time when they should be busy being children, enjoying their roller coaster teenage years or finding their feet at uni, life becomes full of fear. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, mental health stretched to breaking point, and no one to turn to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer we understand the challenges and work hard to ensure each family has what they need to get through cancer. We offer financial grants, help families navigate hospital services, provide free Homes from Home near treatment centres, and raise families’ voices within the system. Children and young people with cancer deserve the same opportunities as anyone else, and we’ll always have their back because we’ve been there before.

Powered by the kindness of our supporters, we’ll face it all together.