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The objective of this study is to evaluate the level of cancer literacy, characterize motivations for volunteering, and explore possible associations between the variables, relating them to sociodemographic data. The sample comprised 308 higher education students aged 18 or above. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Students Knowledge and Perceptions about Cancer test, and the Volunteer Functions Inventory were administered. The findings indicated higher levels of cancer literacy among females, students involved in volunteering, and those in the Medical and Health Sciences. Women placed more importance on experience, values, and growth functions in volunteering. The correlation between cancer literacy and motivations for volunteering proved to be significant for the experience and values functions. 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