Mantell Gwynedd - Volunteering

Helping Hand to Volunteer Project

Welcome to the Helping Hand to Volunteer Project! The project is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) through to March 2025. The initiative, led by the Gwynedd Volunteer Centre, is dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities across Gwynedd by connecting passionate volunteers with opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
The main objective of the scheme is to provide bespoke one-to-one support for individuals who have additional support needs, and who may benefit from extra support to get in to volunteering. The support is an extension of our existing brokerage service where our dedicated officer will guide individuals throughout the volunteering process, matching them to suitable placements, support in filling in forms, site visits, and above all to provide a hand by attending the initial occasions with the volunteers to get them settled in.

About the Project

The Helping Hand to Volunteer Project aims to:

Inspire individuals who have additional support needs to volunteer by showcasing the wide range of opportunities available.
Support local organisations by matching them with committed volunteers.
Enhance personal and professional development for volunteers through guidance, training, and mentorship.

Our vision is to create a vibrant volunteering culture that enriches lives and builds stronger, more resilient communities.

Success Stories

Discover the inspiring journeys of individuals and organizations who have benefited from the Helping Hand to Volunteer Project.

Get Involved

Whether you are an individual eager to volunteer or a supporting agency wishing to refer individuals to volunteers, the Helping Hand to Volunteer Project is here to assist.

How to get involved

Please contact the project for more information or to make a referral:

Jordan.thomas@mantellgwynedd.com
01286 672 626
Or click here to complete the referral form

Testimonials

“We see Social Value as a major vehicle for change and improvement driven from the base up via our stakeholders and front-line staff. Training all our staff has already brought a clear focus on our core themes through value maps. This wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance and support of Mantell Gwynedd”

Paul Frost, The Outdoor Partnership Social Value Champion, and Member of the Board of Directors

"The Social Value Cymru team at Mantell Gwynedd supported staff in our organisation as well as those we work closely with when engaging volunteers in understanding how the questions posed to current and potentially new volunteers would enable us to discover what we are doing well and how we can improve on engagement strategies within communities surrounding our estate.
Social Value Cymru’s support has been critical to our work and their recommendations have enabled us to make realistic amendments as we review our Diversity & Inclusion Policy alongside our Volunteer Engagement Strategy for the next 3 years."

Kirsten Manley, Engagement and Communications Officer, The Woodland Trust

“This session has been invaluable in cascading my understanding of measuring per se”

- North Wales Measure and Manage your Social Value Project participant

“The evaluation carried out by Mantell Gwynedd has enabled us to provide evidence as to the social value and impact the Change Step project has on veterans, their families and the communities they live in. From a quality perspective it has also reassured us that the work we do has an impact not only from a financial perspective but also that it breeds confidence in our service provision and those who commission our service. As a third sector organisation, which is reliant on grant funding, this level of evaluation is essential for ongoing sustainability and developing new services. The customer care aspect demonstrated by Mantell Gwynedd was second to none and their grasp of our project from the outset was very impressive”
Geraint Jones, Director of Partnerships and Development for CAIS Cyf.

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