Blind Veterans UK – Event Volunteer (Fundraising)

We are searching for volunteers to help look after merchandise and games stalls, assist with activities such as arts and crafts and general event stewarding at various events across North Wales.   The role is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further details contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

NSPCC. ChildLine Schools Service

Volunteers are needed to deliver ChildLine Schools Service to primary school children, with focus on 7-11 year olds.  Volunteers will be using presentations and classroom workshops in order to increase children’s understanding of keeping safe eg abuse and bullying.  There is a greater need for Welsh speakers in Gwynedd and Anglesey.  The minimum period of commitment is deliveries to 10 schools over a 12 month period.  Applicants should be aged 18+.  For further information contact Carwyn on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Both Parents Matter Cymru – National Newsletter Editor

Volunteers are needed to formulate and develop a new national newsletter for the charity’s volunteers and friends.  The role is home based and volunteers will be working alone with support from the National Manager.  For further details contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 010286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Wales Air Ambulance – Van Driver’s Mate

This role involves the collection and delivery of donated goods to and from people’s home.  The role will require an early start and volunteers will have to be fairly fit as they will be required to help carry furniture.

 

For further details, contact Carwyn on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Outdoor Partnership – Litter pick walk

The Outdoor Partnership has been working closely with Gwirvol, Keep Wales Tidy and RAW Adventures to put on environmental volunteering events for young people aged 14-25.  This is a one off litter pick walk on 1^st-2^nd November 2014.  For further information contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Bws Barbara – Administrative Support

Bws Barbara are seeking volunteers in the Aberdovey area who can offer administrative support once or twice a week for about 20 to 30 minutes to check documents of new users and demonstrate the use of the vehicle safety belt fittings. 

 

For further information contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Hospice at Home Gwynedd and Anglesey – Shop Assistant

Are you interested in volunteering in a shop?  Hospice at Home are looking for shop assistants for their various shops.  Tasks would include interacting with customers, sorting and pricing donations, operating the till, displaying goods and maintaining a clean and tidy shop.  For further information contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Fair Trade Campaigner

Volunteer campaigners aged 18+ are needed to join their local Fair Trade community group.  Fair Trade campaigners use their skills to either work towards, or keep the community’s Fair Trade award by helping arrange events, visiting schools to give talks etc.  The role is flexible although most Fair Trade community group meetings are held in the evenings with events and activities held in the evenings or at weekends.  For further information contact: Carwyn on 01286 672626 or carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Fairtrade School’s Assessor

Volunteer assessors aged 18+ are needed to help more schools in the UK achieve the popular Fairtrade Schools Award.  The assessor’s main role is to check online applications from schools, to see if they meet the criteria needed to become a Fairtrade School and to give feedback.  This role would be based at the home of the volunteer and is flexible.  For further information contact: Carwyn on 01286 672626 or  Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

North Wales Wildlife Trust – Nature Reserve Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer aged 16+ to work in groups with other volunteers, to assist the conservation staff with their duties in nature reserve management.  For further information contact Carwyn on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Prince’s Trust Cymru – Business Mentor

We are looking for a volunteer business mentor aged 18+, to support unemployed young people between the ages of 18-30, interested in self-employment.  For further information contact Carwyn on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Citizens Online Gwynedd – Basic Internet Tutor

Volunteers aged 18+ are required to help members of the public learn and understand the basics of the internet – how to get online, use search engines, email and general everyday use.  If you are comfortable with email, google and enjoy helping others then this opportunity is for you!  For further information contact Carwyn on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Agoriad cyf – Peer Mentor

Agoriad cyf are seeking a volunteer to offer support to individuals aged between 16-24 who face additional barriers to gaining employment due to disability or disadvantaged.  This will include supporting them while they are on work placement or in group training sessions.  If you are interested in this opportunity contact:  Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com or telephone 01286 672626.

Marie Curie Cancer Care – Secretary of the fundraising group

This opportunity is community based.  Some of the main duties will include: administration work, IT work, taking minutes and sharing information after meetings.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 18+.

For further information, contact Carwyn on 01286 672626 or Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Byd Mary Jones World

Byd Mary Jones World are looking for volunteers to assist with running the visitors centre

Blind Veterans UK – Community and Events Volunteer

Blind Veterans UK are looking to recruit a volunteer to support the Community and Events Team in operating regional and local events throughout the year to raise funds.

This is a flexible role based in the community.  Travelling expenses will be paid and volunteers must be aged 18+

For further information about this opportunity contact Carwyn, Gwenllian or Ann on 01286 672626 or gwirfoddoli@mantellgwynedd.com

Blind Veterans UK - Volunteer Collector

Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers to play a valuable role in helping to generate much needed funds and promote their work by helping to collect money at a variety of locations.

Greenhouse – Administrative Support

The Greenhouse is looking to recruit volunteers to support the running of the building and community projects.  They are looking to recruit 4-6 volunteers to start in October.  Volunteers are required for the following roles: 

Cwmni Nod Glas cyf – Promote Dinas Mawddwy

Cwmni Nod Glas are looking for volunteers to greet and provide information about services, tourist attractions and contacts in the local area.

 

The role is flexible and the voluntary opportunity is located in Yr Hen Siop.  Volunteers must be aged 16+. 

 

For further information contact Carwyn, Gwenllian or Ann at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or gwirfoddoli@mantellgwynedd.com

Making Music – Digital Media Officer

The Digital Media Officer will be responsible for helping the Making Music team in Wales develop, collate, prepare and upload quality communications content to a variety of digital and social media.  They will also interact with our growing online audience to build, develop and strengthen our online community.  The opportunity is home based with possible occasional travel further afield.  The minimum expected hours is 3 hours per week.

For further information contact Carwyn, Gwenllian or Ann on 01286 672626 or gwirfoddoli@mantellgwynedd.com
 

Making Music – Member Development Officer

This opportunity is home based with some travel within Wales.  The Member Development Officer would be the primary contact for Making Music in your area.  Duties will include welcoming new members, passing on queries, working with line manager to follow up potential new members, seeking out potential local partnerships and opportunities for the benefit of members (such as local festivals and venues)  The role is flexible and the minimum expected hours per week is 4 hours.

For further information, contact Carwyn, Gwenllian or Ann on 01286 672626 or gwirfoddoli@mantellgwynedd.com
 

Royal Voluntary Service - Looking for volunteers for office administration work, marketing/PR etc

RVS are looking for volunteers to organise events.  The main tasks are:  looking for suitable venues to hold events, marketing, publicity, preparing invitations etc.

For further details abou this opportunity, contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - PORTHMADOG LIBRARY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - DOLGELLAU LIBRARY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

MacMillan - Coffee Morning in Blaenau Ffestiniog Library - Volunteers needed!

Children In Need - Committee Member Vacancies (Voluntary) Wales

Would you like to help in making decisions on making the best grants to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Wales?

Assisting in circus and arts workshops.

Cimera are looking for a volunteer to assist in the running of circus and art workshops (drama, dance, music, art, carnival etc).

Supporting the young people taking part in the workshops.

Volunteer Marshals for the Snowdonia Half Marathon on Saturday 25th October 2014

Tenovus raise thousands of pounds every single year through running events. The Snowdonia Marathon has been voted the best Marathon in the UK, but it is also regarded as one of the most difficult! Participants can expect not only beautiful scenery, but also first class event organisation and warm local hospitality. Volunteers are needed to help man the Tenovus water stations and cheering points along the Snowdonia Half Marathon route and help create a great presence for the race participants.

For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

 

Charity shop Assistant

Oxfam charity shop in Porthmadog are seeking volunteers. Main roles are sorting clothes, pricing and till duties (till training will be provided).  Travelling expenses are covered.

 

For further information contact Carwyn or Gwenllian at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

 

CPD Porthmadog FC Academy - Administrator for the Academy

Confirming fixtures scheduled by FAW (with opposing teams).

To provide coaches with written instruction concerning week to week matches (to hand out to all players).

To deal with all matters raised by FAW.

To keep records of all the players and coaches.

 

For further information contact Carwyn or Gwenllian at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

 

Prince's Trust Cymru Business Mentor

The Enterprise Programme supports unemployed 18 to 30-year-olds interested in self employment to explore and test their ideas, write plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in employment, education, training or work. 

The role is about guidance.  It involves helping young people to find and translate information, understand problems, identify solutions and implement action plans.  It is not about you providing solutions, but guiding young people to find their own.  

The role of a business mentor is to develop good working relationships with the young people.

For further information contact Carwyn at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626

Down's Syndrome Association

This volunteering opportunity is to provide job support and coaching for a person with Down's syndrome in their place of work.  You will become their colleague and encourage them to be involved in the social side of work too.

Interested and aged 18 over?  For further information contact Carwyn, Gwenllian or Ann at Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626

The Red Cross Shop, Dolgellau

Interested in volunteering in a shop?  The Red Cross in Dolgellau are looking for volunteers to deal with customers and use the till in their shop. 

For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd - Ann Fleming on 01341 422575 or Carwyn Humphreys on 01286 672626

CAB Gwynedd and Môn

CAB Gwynedd and Môn are looking for volunteers for their Dolgellau office.  For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd : Ann Fleming – 01341 422575 or Carwyn Humphreys  - 01286 672626.

Antur Stiniog

Office Assistant and other general duties
 
Volunteer in the shop, general cleaning duties, till working, communicate with member of the tourist information team, bike hire, handy work, bike maintenance, trail maintenance, marshall events
 
For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 (Caernarfon) or 01341 422575 (Dolgellau) or email Carwyn@mantellgwynedd.com

Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society

Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society

NEW and exciting volunteering opportunities with this organisation including:

Train Guard
Shop Assistant
Station Assistant
Outdoor Engineer

www.talyllyn.co.uk

Please contact the Volunteer Centre for further details – Caernarfon 01286 672 626 or Dolgellau 01341 422 575

Voluntary Walk Leaders

Would you like to be involved in establishing a walking group in your community?
Would you benefit from training to help?

Two courses are being held as follows:
21st March in the Meirionnydd area
24th March in the Arfon area

Contact:  LoisLlewelynWilliams@gwynedd.gov.uk for more information.

CIL DE GWYNEDD

Need volunteers to help in the office in Porthmadog with grant applications.  Experience would be useful. Contact us for more information.

WILD ELEMENTS

Helping people become closer to nature and have fun.  Various volunteering opportunities that include Forest School Assistants; Translator; Social Media.  Contact us today. 

PEOPLE OF BANGOR COMMUNITY GROUP

We are looking for people to help out with various roles within the committee to spread the load of organising community events.  Please contact us if you can help, a warm welcome awaits you.

SHARED READING VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Facilitator for 'Paired Reading' to enable people and children to benefit from the experience of reading regularly. Do you have an hour or two to spare and live in the Bangor area?  Contact us today.

PROSTRATE CANCER UK

Peer telephone support Volunteer—listening and support through the use of  personal experience.

Volunteer speakers to attend events and talk about their experience of this cancer.

Can you give a little of your time to help others?