Volunteering with Look Good Feel Better is a unique and rewarding way to make a real difference for people living with cancer. By sharing your expertise in skincare and makeup, you’ll help boost confidence, put smiles back on faces, and create a positive, uplifting experience for our patients.

As a Skincare & Makeup Workshop Volunteer, you’ll lead interactive sessions using the products in our gift bags, guiding patients step by step through skincare and makeup techniques. Each workshop lasts around 2 hours, with an extra half hour either side for set up and pack down. You’ll have the opportunity to lead one or two sections -such as skincare, base, eyes & brows, or lip & cheek- while also assisting with the opening of products and demonstrations during the session. Hygiene is vital, so cleaning equipment like mirrors and placemats before and after the session is part of the role.

Essential Skills:

  • Professional qualification (NVQ Level 2+ or equivalent), or work experience with a cosmetic brand

  • Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in skincare and/or makeup

  • Over 18 (we cannot accept students)

Personal Attributes:

  • Kind, empathetic, friendly, patient, and positive

  • Understanding that patients may be emotional; able to respond sensitively and maintain confidentiality

  • Confident in demonstrating and teaching skincare and makeup techniques

Where We Need Support:
We run workshops in over 140 venues nationwide. Use our location search below to find where your skills are most urgently needed.

What You Can Expect From Us:

  • Full training and ongoing support from LGFB staff

  • A friendly and welcoming environment

  • Reward and recognition scheme

  • The incredible feeling of making a real difference in the lives of people living with cancer

  • Monthly volunteer newsletters

  • Access to our Volunteers Facebook page to connect with others

  • Invitations to webinars and events to increase your knowledge of LGFB

Ready to Get Involved?
Complete our application form, followed by a friendly phone interview. If it’s a good fit, we’ll take references and organise your induction. Volunteers are a vital part of the LGFB family, and your support is essential to help us continue delivering our life-changing workshops.

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I feel a bit nervous about signing up, can I talk to someone before committing?

Yes of course! Please pop us a message on [email protected] or phone 01372 747 500, option 2, for a chat.

What’s the process of becoming a volunteer?

  1. Apply via our website
  2. Have an introduction call with LGFB
  3. Undertake volunteer training
  4. Observe a workshop
  5. Decide if you’d like to become a volunteer!

Will I be expected to know about cancer, and talk about their diagnosis?

Most of our patients want to leave cancer ‘at the door’ and do not talk about their diagnosis, but some might. We request that you do not ask them any personal questions but simply be an ear to listen if they want to talk about their feelings. During our online training we provide an overview of cancer and types of cancer treatment however we are non-medical and do not offer any advice on treatments, including supplements.

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