Volunteer with Us

Empower Young People. Make a Lasting Impact.

If you're passionate about education, equity, and supporting young people, we’d love to have you as a volunteer.

Whether you can give a few hours a week or support us occasionally, volunteering with Aspire Steps is flexible, rewarding, and deeply impactful.

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life - students, professionals, retirees, or anyone with a desire to give back.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with Aspire Steps CIC is more than giving your time, it’s a chance to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Here’s what you can expect:

  • The chance to inspire and uplift students, helping them access new opportunities in education and careers.

  • Real-world experience and transferable skills. Including communication, leadership, organisation, teamwork (these are highly valued by employers and universities).

  • A stronger CV, UCAS application, or interview portfolio. Volunteering shows initiative, social impact, leadership, and a genuine commitment to education.

  • Opportunities to grow your confidence, expand your network, and connect with like-minded changemakers, mentors, and students.

  • Certificates of participation for those who complete a role responsibly, and professional references available upon request to support your future endeavours.

  • Access to training, events, and personal development opportunities, tailored to your role and interests.

  • Ongoing support through regular check-ins, peer collaboration, feedback opportunities, and a friendly point of contact to guide you throughout your time with us.

  • Most importantly: a chance to give back to your community, help break down systemic barriers, and create lasting change in the lives of young people.

Roles you can get involved with

  • Administrator

    Responsibilities

    • Manage internal communications: respond to emails, schedule meetings, and coordinate team tasks.

    • Review applications for completeness and eligibility.

    • Support day-to-day admin tasks.

    • Attend team meetings and contribute to logistics planning.

    Requirements

    • Comfortable using Zoho Workplace

    • Open to applicants in Year 12 or above.

    • Organised, reliable, and good with written communication.

  • Outreach Staff

    Responsibilities

    • Research and contact schools, community groups, etc to build partnerships.

    • Assist with planning and delivering virtual events, like webinars and info sessions.

    • Help promote Aspire Steps, e.g on social media.

    • Research and apply for relevant grant or funding opportunities.

    Requirements

    • Good written communication and research skills.

    • Open to applicants in Year 12 or above.

    • Confident or willing to learn how to present or engage with schools/partners.

  • Personal Statement Checker

    Responsibilities

    • Take part in training to understand our feedback framework.

    • Review personal statements from students and provide constructive feedback.

    • Assess statements against clarity, structure, relevance, and impact.

    • Keep confidentiality and follow deadlines for reviews.

    Requirements

    • Familiarity with Google Docs and Forms.

    • Open to applicants in Year 13, university students/graduates.

  • CV Reviewer

    Responsibilities

    • Review CVs submitted by students applying for jobs, internships, or work experience.

    • Offer personalised, practical feedback to improve structure and content.

    • Help highlight transferable skills relevant to various industries.

    Requirements

    • Good understanding of CV formatting and job application practices.

    • Open to university students, graduates, or professionals.

    • Strrong attention to detail, clear communication, and responsive with written feedback.

  • Mentor

    Responsibilities

    • Offer mentoring to a student interested in your field or career path.

    • Share insights and guidance during monthly or fortnightly meetings.

    • Help students explore pathways and opportunities aligned with their goals.

    • Support with any applications like UCAS.

    Requirements

    • Open to year 13 and above e.g university students or professionals.

    • Committed to mentoring for 6 - 12 months.

    • Will be matched with a student based on interests and background.

  • Blog Writer

    Responsibilities

    • Research trending topics in education, student life, or university applications.

    • Write engaging blog posts aligned with Aspire Steps' voice and goals.

    • Collaborate with editors and meet article deadlines.

    Requirements

    • Strong writing and research skills.

    • Have good knowledge and understanding of your chosen topic area. Be able to answer question about it!

    • Open to applicants in Year 11 or above.

    • Interest in sharing student experiences & tips.

  • Content Creator & Writer

    Responsibilities

    • Help write accessible guides, worksheets, or explainer videos for GCSE, A-Level, or entrance exams.

    • Ensure content is accurate, inclusive, and easy to follow.

    • Collaborate with the team to update or revise materials as needed.

    Requirements

    • Good subject knowledge in your chosen topic (e.g., Maths, Biology, UCAT).

    • Open to applicants in Year 12 or above.

    • Clear writing style and ability to simplify complex topics.

  • Ambassador Coordinator

    Responsibilities

    • Help lead and manage our Student Ambassador Programme.

    • Organise monthly catchups, collect feedback, and encourage engagement.

    • Provide pastoral support or flag safeguarding concerns to staff where appropriate.

    Requirements

    • Open to 18+ e.g university students, apprentices or professionals.

    • Good organisational skills and team leadership potential.

    • Friendly, responsive, and committed for one academic term or more.

  • Safeguarding Team

    Responsibilities

    • Promote a culture of safety across all of Aspire Steps CIC.

    • Assist in implementing our safeguarding policies and monitoring compliance.

    • Help ensure all volunteers understand and follow safeguarding protocols.

    • Raise any concerns appropriately and promptly

    Requirements

    • Open to 18+ only.

    • Interest in safeguarding, education, or youth support is beneficial.

    • Good communication skills, discretion when handling sensitive information.