JOIN AS AN AMBASSADOR

Do you have what it takes to become a volunteer Ambassador for Melanoma UK?

What we offer in return

annual meetings and the opportunity to meet other ambassadors and hear from guest speakers
resources to help you fundraise and training to help you give short talks/presentations on Melanoma UK
access to our new ambassador Facebook page where you can share stories, ideas, and experiences
ongoing support from our Director of Corporate Partnership, Di Cannon
regular updates about the charity and the difference you are making
reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.

Join our team today!

If you’re interested in a volunteer Ambassador role please contact our Melanoma UK Team on 0808 171 2455 or email [email protected]

Latest

Ryan Bodkin Melanoma Fundraiser

In October this year I’ll be running the Chichester Half Marathon raising money for Melanoma Cancer charity. I’m raising money as last year I lost my Father to Melanoma and I myself was diagnosed earlier this year with the same condition of which luckily I am now clear off
Melanoma Awareness

To raise awareness of the dangers of too much ☀️
Melanoma Awareness

To make people aware of the dangers of sun
Beacon Fell Backyard Ultra

MEET MELANOMA UK'S DAVE UTTLEY

We are delighted to welcome Dave Uttley to the Melanoma UK family as our newest Ambassador.
TINA MANNING BECOMES OUR LATEST AMBASSADOR

Tina Manning, a stage four melanoma patient has joined the Ambassadorial team at Melanoma UK.
WHY BECOME AN AMBASSADOR?

Our Ambassadors help to raise awareness of our work by attending events to talk about the work we do and encourage others to get involved in fundraising activities.
AMBASSADOR ROLES

An ambassador is a representative; a person who promotes interest in a program and encourages its rise in popularity - that's exactly what you will be doing for Melanoma UK.
JOIN AS A VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are at the heart of Melanoma UK and without them, we would struggle to exist. There are lots of ways to get involved, why not see what opportunities are near you?
VOLUNTEER ROLES

We are looking for skilled volunteers who are friends and supporters of Melanoma UK and happy to represent the patient group in their communities.
WHY VOLUNTEER

It’s human nature to feel good after helping someone out. Volunteering can help you gain valuable new skills and experiences, and boost your confidence.

THE 'ABCDE' RULE

Do You Know Your ABC...DE's? The ABCDE Rule of skin cancer is an easy-to-remember system for determining whether a mole or growth may be cancerous.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

About half of all melanomas start with a change in previously normal-looking skin. This usually looks like a dark area or an abnormal new mole.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

We recommend that you do a head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month. This way you can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.
STAGES OF MELANOMA

The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe the size and depth of the melanoma, and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps doctors decide on the best treatment for you.
2020 MELANOMA SKIN CANCER REPORT

Melanoma Global Coalition. For a second year, Melanoma UK is proudly supporting the 2020 global public awareness campaign in the fight against melanoma.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

In July 2017, Alex Baker noticed a small growth on his right shin. Here he shares his story, including several graphic photographs.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH MELANOMA?

After your melanoma diagnosis, you may receive information from every direction and you will have lots of questions: What will happen to me? What does all this mean? How will I cope? How can I tell my loved ones?
OVERVIEW OF MELANOMA

Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the skin called melanocytes. These cells make a pigment called melanin which gives skin its natural colour.