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At Aiming Higher we have a deciated team of volunteers. If you have time, skills or knowledge to share, come and join us!

People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons; for some, volunteering offers the chance to give something back to the community and make a difference to the people around us. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge.

We are proud to have a fabulous team of volunteers here at Aiming Higher. Some of our volunteers are parents with a disabled child, some are siblings of disabled children. We also welcome students from colleges and universities who are eager to learn about our services and share fresh ideas and perspectives. We embrace volunteers from all walks of life to join us in helping our families to thrive.

 

For details about our current Volunteering roles, click here.

Why Volunteer?

Each volunteer brings their own individual and unique skillset to help in making life better for our children and their families. The talents of our wonderful volunteers are rich and diverse, and all are equally valuable in contributing to our work.

So if…

  • You have a compassionate personality
  • You can make a good cup of tea
  • You can contribute within a play session, arts and crafts, dance, music etc.
  • You can help at large events
  • You have good administration/IT skills
  • You have befriending qualities

Then…

there is a volunteering opportunity for you here at Aiming Higher!

Please contact us on 01253 206447 if you are interested in volunteering, or complete and return our online Volunteer Application Form below ⬇️

I volunteered for a year with our under 5s preschool group. It was  an incredible experience throughout and I would like to thank the Aiming Higher team for being so welcoming. Special thanks to Latoya for giving me this opportunity and to Ella for taking me under her wing during the day to day running of the groups. I have learnt so much about this line of work, about which I am incredibly passionate. I have learnt lessons that will stay with me and certainly prove invaluable wherever I use them in the future. Lastly, thank you to the families who have welcomed me into your safe space so warmly. I know as a disabled person myself how daunting it can be to trust new people with your children.  All I hope is that I’ve helped one person even half as much as you have all helped me this year.
Thank you, I’ve loved every minute.”

This volunteer went on to secure full time work within a school as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    My child hasn’t got a diagnosis yet. Can I still access support?

    Yes!  Many families need support on the road to diagnosis and that is where we can do some great work!  You can give us a call on our Advice Line or come to our Drop In sessions.  Find out more here.

    My child has Autism/ADHD/is neurodivergent, can I access support?

    Yes!  We support children and families who are living with any SEND needs, whether diagnosed or not.

    I need help to understand the SEND system and processes. Is this something that Aiming Higher can help me with?

    Yes!  We know how overwhelming the world of SEND can be and we’re here to help you work through it.

    How can I book onto Family Events?

    Family Events are advertised on our Facebook page.  Keep an eye on our feed for details of our next event and booking details.

    Do I have to book to attend the preschool groups?

    No need to book!  Just come along and enjoy the fun.  If you’d like to chat about the group before coming along, give us a call on 01253 206447 or send us a message.

    I’d like to volunteer. How do I find out what roles are available?

    It’s great that you’d like to support our work with families!  We advertise any volunteer roles here.

    I want to support the work of Aiming Higher. How can I do this?

    Thanks for thinking of us!  There are lots of ways to support the work that we do with children and families.  Find out more here.

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