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Volunteering & Governance Roles
There are several ways to get involved in Astrum beyond paid employment. Whether you are interested in volunteering directly within academies, contributing through governance, supporting fundraising activity or helping the trust grow through referrals, these routes provide different ways to make a meaningful contribution.
Ways to get involved
Volunteering in our academies
Astrum invites enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to volunteer within its academies. The live volunteering page highlights opportunities to support children with special needs in practical school-based roles.
- Teaching Assistant support
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA) support
- Midday Supervisor support
Trustee & Governor roles
Becoming a trustee or governor is an opportunity to contribute to strategic leadership, accountability and the future direction of the trust. Governance roles help strengthen challenge, oversight and long-term development across Astrum.
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- Strategic governance contribution
- Support for challenge and accountability
- Contribution to long-term outcomes across the trust
Parents and Friends Association
Parents and carers of pupils at Newbridge or Hatchside are automatically members of the Parents and Friends Association, with staff, friends and family also welcome to join and support activities across both schools.
- Four online meetings each year
- Fundraising activities for both schools
- Open to parents, carers, staff, friends and family
Refer a Friend Scheme
Astrum’s Refer a Friend Scheme is open to current employees and offers a financial referral incentive to help grow the trust’s team.
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- Open to current employees
- Up to £350 referral payment
- Supports recruitment into the trust
Supporting Astrum in different ways
These routes offer different ways to contribute, from direct support in academies to strategic governance and community fundraising. Together, they strengthen the trust’s wider community and help support children, young people and families across Astrum.
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- Volunteer in academies
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- Fundraising and community support
- Trustee and governor roles
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