Join us and make a real difference to a child's life chances

Did you know that being a school volunteer is a brilliant way to enable all our children at St Lawrence to reach their full potential? Come and ask about being a library volunteer, reading volunteer or a volunteer for trips and events. Any spare time you have could make a real difference and enable a St Lawrence child to shine.

Academic Mentors

We know the power of positive relationships between school and parents. We also know the importance of sending our pupils out into the world with the skills they need to succeed. Reading and writing are particularly key, and confidence in these areas leads to progress across the curriculum, better mental health, stronger friendships and happier lives. 

Could you come in to support our children with their reading and writing? Our volunteers tell us that it is incredibly rewarding to see the children improve week on week. Just an hour or so a week can significantly boost a child’s literacy skills, self- belief and love for learning. Why not enquire about becoming an Academic Mentor today?

Library Helper

At St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Junior School, we take great pride in our library. It's a place where our children have a special time reserved to explore and pick the books they love the most. We believe reading fuels knowledge, and we're dedicated to igniting that passion in them. During lunchtime, the library becomes a hub of activity, and we're grateful for the parent volunteers who help ensure everything operates seamlessly.

Volunteer for visits and events

Ensuring the safety of our children is paramount. We frequently seek assistance from our community for off-site activities, such as accompanying our children to the swimming pool and school trips. This collaboration helps maintain an appropriate adult-to-child ratio, crucial for keeping our children secure at all times.

Count me in!  What do I do now?

In order to ensure the safety of our children, it is mandatory for our volunteers to undergo a DBS check. Kindly fill out the form below to initiate the application process. If you already have a DBS and are on the DBS update service, please complete the DBS Update service form.