Volunteer with Stepping Stones DS
Give your time, skills, and energy to create real change
Volunteering is a rewarding way to see your support in action, develop new skills, and make meaningful connections with our community.
Ways to volunteer with Stepping Stones DS
Volunteers are at the heart of Stepping Stones DS. Whether you can give an hour once in a while or commit regularly, your contribution makes a genuine difference to children and young people with Down syndrome and their families.
Become a Trustee
Join our board and help shape the direction of the charity. Trustees use their experience to guide strategy, ensure good governance, and champion our mission.
Help at sessions, events, or programmes
Support our children and young people during activities such as Connect Sessions, or social events. Extra hands make all the difference — whether that’s setting up, welcoming families, or joining in the fun.
Join our fundraising team
From shaking a bucket or helping on a fundraising stall, to organising events or reaching out to local businesses, every effort helps us raise the funds we need to deliver our services.
Offer your professional expertise
Can you share skills in education, therapy, IT, PR, finance, marketing, photography, or event planning? Professionals who gift their knowledge have a huge impact.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteers are at the heart of Stepping Stones DS. Whether you can give an hour once in a while or commit regularly, your contribution makes a genuine difference to children and young people with Down syndrome and their families.
See the impact first-hand
You’ll meet families and watch children grow in confidence and skills thanks to your support.
Self-Development
Gain new experiences, learn fresh skills, and build your CV.
Be part of a community
Join a welcoming group of volunteers, families, and supporters who celebrate every success together.
Make a difference
Every hour you give helps us to create more opportunities for children and young people with Down syndrome.
Your time changes lives
It was my very first-time volunteering with Stepping Stones and I absolutely loved being part of such a fantastic team! The energy, kindness, and teamwork were so inspiring, and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces.
Rose – Stepping Stones DS Volunteer
Ready to Become Part of the Team?
Whether you have a specific role in mind or simply want to offer your time, we’d love to hear from you!