Volunteer Opportunities - Join our team
“Many Hands Make Light Work.” – John Heywood
SLR London is a thriving non-profit organization powered by the creativity and dedication of our incredible volunteers. Whether you’re looking to lend a hand for a single event, take on a short-term project, or commit to a longer-term role, there’s a place for you here. Volunteering with us isn’t just about giving back—it’s about connecting with like-minded people, building friendships, and making a real impact. Join us, and let’s achieve something amazing together!
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Graphic Designer – Love designing eye-catching posters, PowerPoint slides, brochures, and other marketing materials? If you have experience with graphic design software or similar, we’d love to have you on board! Click here to send us an email, and a committee member will be in touch.
- Marketing Materials Assembler – Like working behind the scenes? Our Marketing Committee needs help with copying, folding, and distributing promotional materials. Training on our photocopier is provided, and you can complete these tasks on your own schedule. If you’re detail-oriented and like hands-on work, this is a great way to contribute! Click here to email us, and a committee member will be in touch.
- SLR Ambassadors – Are you passionate about SLR and love talking to people? As an Ambassador, you’ll spend a few hours chatting with potential members at local senior events—no selling involved, just sharing your experiences and answering questions! If this sounds like you, click here to contact us, and a committee member will be in touch.
- Event Greeters – Be the friendly face that makes visitors feel welcome! As an Event Greeter, you’ll greet guests, provide directions, answer questions, and help newcomers feel at ease during SLR events. Most events take place at Grosvenor Lodge, with some held at other venues around London. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a great first impression, click here to contact us, and a committee member will be in touch.
- SLR Setup Crew – Like working as part of a team? Our Setup Crew plays a key role in making SLR events successful. You’ll work with 5-8 other volunteers to arrange tables and chairs, set up signs, prepare refreshments, and assist with technical setup (as per instructions). After the event, you’ll help return everything to its original layout. Most events take place at Grosvenor Lodge, but some may be at other venues. If you enjoy hands-on tasks and teamwork, click here to contact us, and a committee member will be in touch.
- Social Events Committee Member – Join the Social Events Committee – it’s where fun happens! The Social Events Committee is the heartbeat of SLR London, creating different and fun ways to bring our community together. Do you have a talent for bringing people together? Love planning unforgettable events? If you’re enthusiastic, resourceful, and always up for fun, we want you on our team! Help us turn every gathering into a must-attend event and make a real impact in our SLR community. Ready to bring the fun? Click here and send us an email to join the Social Committee today!
Be part of something great—volunteer today! Your time and skills make a real difference, and we’d love to have you on board.
Select an SLR Committee below to learn about its role and responsibilities
Green & Blue Curriculum Committees
The two curriculum committees – Green and Blue – are responsible for creating the course topics available for study in each semester. Ideas for Study Groups, Activity Groups, Discussion Groups, and Interest Groups come from both SLR and committee members.
Suggestions are always welcome! Send us an email with your suggestions.
– The committees work together to ensure that SLR’s program for each term has a range of topics and formats, and courses of varying length (four week and ten week groups, for example).
– The committees also help to advertise social events and informally assesses the success of programs.
– Committee members may contact potential course leaders, liaising with them regarding programs and program needs such as the brochure description.
– The Social Committee chairperson also attends the meetings;
– We have fun developing new courses and are always looking for another member or two.
– If you would like to join a committee, click here to contact us, and a committee member will be in touch.
Social Committee
This committee is a member of the Executive Council and the chair of the committee attends Executive Council meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
The tasks for Social Committee members include:
- Assist at Previews and Open Houses
- Make arrangements for end of term luncheons held in December and April, Meet and Greet luncheons and luncheons which may be held in October and in February
- Advertise special events through the SLR Registrar and arrange for advertisement on the SLR website
- Arrange for ticket sales for special events
- Investigate and organize other social activities such as Nature Walks, Theatre and Gallery Trips
- Have fun together!
- If you are thinking of joining the Social Committee, click here to contact us, and a committee member will be in touch
Marketing & Communications Committee
This committee is a member of the Executive Council and the chair of the committee attends Executive Council meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
The tasks for committee members include:
- Developing marketing materials which present a professional image consistent with the SLR mission and objectives (includes general and program brochures, website, newsletter, President’s message, mass emails, Facebook and all external advertising)
- Planning and organizing Open Houses and Program Previews
- Organizing external advertising venues
- Developing and maintaining the SLR website, providing materials and support for the Webmaster
- Developing strategies for recruiting and retaining members, including running Focus Groups
- Maintaining the SLR calendar
We enjoy brainstorming new ideas and creative ways of sending out the SLR message to our own members and to the broader London community.
We work to maintain SLR as a warm, friendly, peer-learning environment where everyone feels respected and part of the larger organization.
If you are interested in joining the Marketing & Communications Committee, click here to contact us, and a committee member will be in touch