Get Involved

Are you passionate about supporting families and children, and looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity where you can make a real difference? At Foundation Years Trust, we offer a range of roles designed to match your interests and availability. Whether you’d love to support community groups or join in our fun baby-club and holiday events. Volunteering can fit around your life, whether you’re looking to return to employment or progress your career, volunteering builds new skills and adds value to your CV.

We offer full training and ongoing support, so you’ll always feel valued, confident, and ready to make a difference. Grow your skills, choose the hours that suit you, and support children and families. Begin your journey with Foundation Years Trust today.

Transition Programme / My Big School Adventure

Transition Programme Volunteers help families feel ready and relaxed about starting school. Across three friendly sessions in June and July, you’ll welcome parents and children, support engaging activities, and share practical ideas that help make the move into school feel smoother. Your involvement helps parents/carers and children feel supported and confident as they begin this new chapter.

Tasks may include:

• Welcoming families and helping them feel comfortable in the space
• Supporting engaging, play-based and school-readiness activities
• Chatting with parents/carers about ways to prepare for starting school
• Encouraging children to explore activities that build confidence for their new environment
• Helping set up and tidy away resources before and after each session
• Offering a warm, friendly presence throughout the programme

Social Media Volunteer

Social Media Volunteers help us share our work with families and the wider community. You might create short posts, capture moments from sessions or events, and share simple tips that support parents and children at home. Your involvement helps more families feel connected to what we do and encourages them to join in.

Tasks may include:

• Creating short, engaging posts for social media platforms
• Capturing photos or short clips (with permission) during sessions or events
• Sharing helpful ideas and tips that support families at home
• Highlighting upcoming sessions, events, or opportunities
• Showcasing the impact of our work in a positive, accessible way
• Working with staff to ensure content reflects our values and supports families

Events Volunteer

We run family events throughout the year and often need a friendly hand to help things run smoothly. You might meet families as they arrive, help with activities or resources, and make sure everyone knows where to go. Your support helps create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where families can enjoy spending time together.

Tasks may include:

• Welcoming families and helping them feel comfortable as they arrive
• Supporting a range of activities, crafts, or play opportunities
• Guiding families around the space and answering simple question
• Helping set up and tidy away resources before and after events
• Offering a warm, friendly presence throughout the event
• Assisting staff with any additional tasks to keep things running smoothly

For more information about any of these roles, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Kelly Rooney at KRooney@Foundationyearstrust.org.uk.

Or follow the link to complete our quick Volunteer Interest Form so we can contact you.

Volunteer Expression of Interest Form

Help us support local families 

Raising money is becoming more challenging all the time.

Every little really does help though, so any amount, no matter how small will help us reach more families and keep doing what we’re doing for longer.

Please click on the button below to make a donation.  If you would like to talk to someone about how you can make a difference, get in touch with our CEO Anne Parker aparker@Foundationyearstrust.org.uk