The Friends of Preston Lodge network organises and runs many events and activities at the school. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and skills, whether you have experience to share or simply want to get involved and learn new things.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back, support our students, and get to know the school community. We can provide training, advice, and support, and can cover reasonable volunteer expenses, including travel costs.

Current volunteering opportunities include:

• Supporting activities in the school garden
• Supporting a school event
• Supporting a fundraising event, such as our annual PL Christmas Fair
• Providing one-to-one reading support for students
• Providing one-to-one maths support for students
• Supporting the school library
• Supporting the PL Breakfast Café
• Sharing your professional expertise at a school careers event
• Supporting one of our sports clubs
• Supporting our social media administration

If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch via email: [email protected]

We’re always happy to have a chat and answer any questions — there’s absolutely no pressure to commit.

Everyone has something to offer as a volunteer — your time and skills can make a real difference!

For roles that involve regulated volunteer work, a PVG check will be required as part of the process. We’ll guide you through this, and there is no cost to you.

Does your employer have a CSR policy? Do they offer you the opportunity to volunteer at a charity of your choice for a day? Why not volunteer your time and business expertise by spending a day at Preston Lodge High School.

Read how Gary Park, who volunteered on our 3 day residential trip to Lagganlia, supporting first year students alongside teachers, did just that here:

“I was very impressed by all the teachers on the trip and in the way they applied themselves and showed genuine care and thought for the wellbeing and happiness of all the children involved. They all demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, sprinkled with pragmatism, patience and no shortage of humour. Personally, I enjoyed the experience very much and it was a unique opportunity to work with young people again and to help guide, cajole and support them in their activities whether that was the outdoor variety or in the ‘reflection’ sessions. I would recommend others volunteers participate should the opportunity arise and I would do so again without hesitation.”

All funds raised via the Friends of Preston Lodge network are invested back in to Preston Lodge High School to advance the learning opportunities, health and well-being of its current pupils.

To make a donation to the Friends of Preston Lodge network via Paypal, simply click here.

By leaving a charity legacy in your will to our registered charity, Preston Lodge Learning Foundation, you can help us to enhance educational experiences for the children in our community. Your gift will ensure that more children are able to engage in extra- curricular activities and projects that help them reach their full potential.

How does it work?

There are several ways you can leave a legacy gift in your will:

• Residuary gift – after all your family and friends have been provided for, you may choose to donate part or all of what is left.
• Cash gift – you may choose to leave a cash gift.
• A specific gift – you may choose to donate a specific asset such as jewelry, a first edition book, or anything you think may be of value.

If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch via email: [email protected].