New Opportunities

If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities or any other volunteering opportunity, please contact Rhianon, Iola, Mirain or Ann at the Volunteer Centre:
01286 672626 / 01341 422575
or fill in the ‘Registering an Interest’ form.

British Red Cross
The 'Gofal' project, run by the British Red Cross, aims to enhance the wellbeing and welfare of people over 50 in North Wales. Volunteer befrienders (of any age) are needed to support individuals (over 50) on a 1:1 level for a period of up to 12 weeks. Volunteers will offer companionship, emotional support and encouragement to join in and to take part in local social activities.
Full training will be provided. Volunteers need to be good listeners and be able to communicate effectively.

SOVA Cymru
Help someone make a fresh start. Be a SOVA Volunteer mentor on the Newday project. Newday provides support for ex-offenders and those in the community at risk of offending to help them get their lives back on track. SOVA mentors receive free training to provide support and general advice and guidance.

Alzheimer’s Society
The Society champion the rights of everyone with dementia and those who care for them. They need help in their Memory Cafe held in Caernarfon on a Tuesday afternoon once a month. To serve refreshment, make sure that everyone feels welcome and able to participate. Listening skills are highly desirable and also the ability to speak Welsh.

Penisarwaun Ti & Fi Group
A local grwp that enables babies, very small children and their carers to come together and socialise. They need help with all the activities – get and keep the toys, taking part in activities with the children, craft work, prepare fruit and a drink/cup of tea and wash the dishes.

The Stroke Association
The Association assist individuals who have suffered from a stroke and also give support to their families. The need Car drivers to take individuals to shop, to the doctors; to hospital and to stay with them as needed. Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed and training provided.

Robin Ward Volunteers
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are expanding the Robin Ward volunteer programme to Ysbyty Gwynedd. Volunteers are required to befriend and chat with patients, serve hot and cold drinks and run errands for patients and staff.
Volunteers support patients and staff by undertaking light, non-clinical tasks on the wards in Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Marie Curie Cancer Care
Marie Curie Cancer Care aim to provide nursing care totally free of charge to terminally ill cancer patients. Volunteers are needed to take responsibility for collection boxes in their community - to help co-ordinate the delivery and collection of the charity boxes. Also, to count, bank and record all monies collected on the charity's behalf.
Volunteers require good communication skills. February, March and April are the months when Marie Curie launch its 'Great Daffodil campaign' - volunteers will be asked to shift their focus to Daffodil boxes during these months.

Maesgeirchen and Tanybryn Residents Association
Help to prepare and serve lunch.
Maesgeirchen and Tanybryn Residents Association (MATRA) provide lunches for people in the community in Ty Cegin on Thursdays. Volunteers are required to help with serving food, welcoming people and to clear up afterwards.
Food is served from 12pm.

The Rhwyd Project
Signposting and referring people with financial problems to appropriate services.
The 'Rhwyd' project will establish a support network for individuals facing financial issues and enable them to make the most of their money through running support sessions across Gwynedd. 20 volunteers are required to train and provide listening and signposting sessions in Libraries across Gwynedd.
Training will be provided and accredited by Agored Cymru at level 2. The Rhwyd project is a partnership between Sylfaen Cymunedol Cyf., Citizen's Advice Bureau, North Wales Credit Union, Gwynedd Library Service and sponsored by Gwynedd's Council Children and Young People Partnership.

Dolgellau Primary School
Dolgellau Primary school is looking for volunteers to provide more opportunities for pupils to read on a one to one basis. Ideally, volunteers should be able to make reading fun! Also they would like to hear from someone who would enjoy keeping paperwork in order and helping with the filing.

Greenhouse
Volunteers are needed to do office administration work, running the community building and organising events. Greenhouse is an independent community centre that is always open to new ideas and initiatives. They provide information, meeting space and office facilities to local people as well as voluntary, community and campaigning groups.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
There are groups in the Criccieth and Pwllheli area for children between 5 and 14 years old. Do you have an hour or two to spare to help with activities with the children. Contact us NOW.

Wales Air Ambulance
Wales Air Ambulance are looking for volunteers to help out at their Snack Bar located in the Caernarfon Crown Court. You will help by preparing, serving snacks and drinks. You will be given basic food hygiene training. Previous experience of working with food would be desirable but not essential. They require volunteers who can give at least 2 hours a week at the snack bar.

Noah's Ark Appeal Promoters
The Noah's Ark Appeal is looking for volunteers who can promote our campaigns and events in their local area by handing out leaflets, putting up posters in local shops or notifying local papers and websites of up and coming events. Some individuals may also promote the charity to local groups by giving talks about the work the charity does. Local travel expenses paid where necessary.

...need more information? www.volunteering-wales.net

 

 

 

 

 

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