Volunteer with Us
Volunteering with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to creating a more equitable and inclusive society.
By dedicating your time and skills, you play a vital role in supporting initiatives that empower and uplift the next generation.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation allows you to be part of a national conversation and demonstrate your commitment to creating a fairer society. Your involvement helps inspire young people to achieve their potential and fosters community engagement towards inclusivity and respect.
Being part of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation has been life-changing. I’ve met incredible people, shared stories that matter, and contributed to building a fairer future. It’s more than volunteering – it’s becoming part of something bigger.
- Amara Thompson, Community Engagement Volunteer
Ways to Get Involved
Youth Council: Join our Youth Board to help develop a connected safe space that empowers and supports young people nationwide. As a member, you’ll contribute advice, feedback, and critical thinking to the foundation, helping us build a community both online and at events.
Community Initiatives: Participate in activities such as writing and performing spoken word poetry about Stephen’s life, designing posters that celebrate his legacy, or engaging in simple acts of kindness within your community. These initiatives encourage creativity and promote positive change.
What You Will Gain
- Impact: Directly influence the foundation’s initiatives and programs, contributing to a more equitable society.
- Networking: Collaborate with other passionate individuals within the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation’s network.
- Growth: Develop valuable skills and experiences in leadership, communication, teamwork, and project management.
- Social Change: Play a vital role in delivering our mission to foster opportunities for marginalized young people in the UK.
How to Apply
We welcome applications in various formats—be it a video, letter, or CV—whatever works best for you. Share with us who you are, why you’re interested in volunteering, your hobbies, interests, strengths, and any other information you’d like to include. Please send your application to info@stephenlawrenceday.org. We will review all applications and contact successful candidates to discuss the next steps.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us at info@stephenlawrenceday.org.
Your dedication and support are invaluable in helping us continue Stephen’s legacy and drive meaningful change in our communities.
As a young person, I’ve always wanted to use my voice for good. Volunteering with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation has given me the platform to help shape real conversations around equity and justice. It’s empowered me—and now I want to empower others.
- Jordan Malik, Youth Council Representative
Find your perfect volunteering role
We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit different lifestyles, skills, and levels of availability. Some roles are hands-on and community-based, while others can be done from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re looking for something regular or more flexible, we’re confident there’s a role for you.
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Want to be there as a child’s life changes for the better?
Want to be there as a child’s life changes for the better?
Want to be there as a child’s life changes for the better?
Honouring Stephen’s Legacy: A Tribute to the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC)
Back to news At the SLDF, we deeply appreciate the remarkable work undertaken by our sister organisation, the Stephen Lawrence
Honouring Stephen’s Legacy: A Tribute to the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC)
Back to news At the SLDF, we deeply appreciate the remarkable work undertaken by our sister organisation, the Stephen Lawrence
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about volunteering
Questions about what it’s like to volunteer
How much time do I need to commit to volunteering? Can I be flexible with my volunteering hours?
There’s no minimum time commitment when volunteering with us. However, for some roles we do ask you to help us regularly so there’s continuity for the children, young people and families we support. We have a range of roles so we are confident that we can find something to suit your needs, be that regular or flexible volunteering.
Can I volunteer from home?
There’s no minimum time commitment when volunteering with us. However, for some roles we do ask you to help us regularly so there’s continuity for the children, young people and families we support. We have a range of roles so we are confident that we can find something to suit your needs, be that regular or flexible volunteering.
Can I change the type of volunteering I do?
There’s no minimum time commitment when volunteering with us. However, for some roles we do ask you to help us regularly so there’s continuity for the children, young people and families we support. We have a range of roles so we are confident that we can find something to suit your needs, be that regular or flexible volunteering.
Can I volunteer if I am under 16?
There’s no minimum time commitment when volunteering with us. However, for some roles we do ask you to help us regularly so there’s continuity for the children, young people and families we support. We have a range of roles so we are confident that we can find something to suit your needs, be that regular or flexible volunteering.
Can I volunteer while claiming benefits?
There’s no minimum time commitment when volunteering with us. However, for some roles we do ask you to help us regularly so there’s continuity for the children, young people and families we support. We have a range of roles so we are confident that we can find something to suit your needs, be that regular or flexible volunteering.
Can SLDF's support my visa application for the UK?
There’s no minimum time commitment when volunteering with us. However, for some roles we do ask you to help us regularly so there’s continuity for the children, young people and families we support. We have a range of roles so we are confident that we can find something to suit your needs, be that regular or flexible volunteering.