29/09/2015

Volunteer Cafe Assistant (16+)

This is a project that is funded by the People’s millions lottery fund, providing the opportunity to develop a training center for young people to learn new skills that can enable them to move into paid employment within the catering field.
The role asks the volunteer to perform a variety of duties in the kitchen / café counter and to ensure excellent customer experience. Serving customers, preparing food and drinks, clearing tables and generally keeping the café clean, using a till whilst working in a effective team with other volunteers and staff.

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

Citizen Panel IT Administrator 18+ (Colwyn Bay) CVSC

Description of Volunteering Activity:
•To work with Citizen Panel Co-ordinator, and CVSC staff team and volunteers
•To develop quarterly online surveys for public participation 
•To develop and update Citizen Panel database
•To establish a system for collating survey responses
•To share information with other partners across North Wales


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

Citizen Panel Engagers (18+) - CVSC (Community and Voluntary Support Conwy)

What is Citizen Panel?
•An exciting new initiative set up to inform and influence future health and social care services.
•Independently and impartially managed by voluntary services across North Wales.

We need to talk to people in your communities, who would not usually get their voices heard – and we need you to help us to find them!

Description of Volunteering Activities:
•To work within a team, at various locations in the community
•To approach and chat with members of the public
•To explain the role of the Citizen Panel
•To gain the interest and confidence of the public
•To sign up members of the public, to become active participants on the Citizen Panel


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

Shop assistants (various roles) - British Heart Foundation

Love retail? The British Heart Foundation charity shop in Caernarfon are seeking to recruit volunteer shop assistants. There are a number of roles available including cash desk assistant, floor sales, stock processing, eBay assistant, pricing books/music and entertainment / accessories/ bric n brac and much much more!

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

Administration Volunteer - Shelter Cymru

Shelter Cymru ar looking for an administration volunteer.  Some of the duties of the role:

•Making up client files
•Inputting data on Casetrack
•Audio typing / Copy typing
•Answering the phones
•Covering the reception desk
•Archiving
•Other activities as agreed with staff


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

Excavation Opportunity - Gwynedd Archaeological Trust

Gwynedd Archaeological Trust are running an excavation at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ Boston Lodge Works, Minffordd, from Tuesday 6th October until Friday 16th October and are looking for volunteers to help out on site. The work will involve the excavation, cleaning, and recording of two gunpowder sheds as well as an area of yard which originally held a storage shed and carpenter’s shop.
Please note that due to a constrained budget there is unfortunately only a very limited budget for volunteer expenses on this job. This also means that on this occasion we do not have the resources to support volunteers with no previous archaeological excavation experience.


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

22/09/2015

Volunteering in Shop and Information Centre - Antur Stiniog

To provide visitors with information on local attractions and services.  Signpost visitors to what they need.  To assist in the shop by selling products.  Placing out stock.  Keeping the shop clean and tidy.

For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01341 422575 or email annfleming@mantellgwynedd.com

17/09/2015

Trustee of Grant Making Charity - Yapp Charitable Trust

We are seeking a trustee with current experience of working (or volunteering) in rural communities and with an interest in supporting small hard-to-fund charities aiming to improve the lives of disadvantaged people.  You will help shape the strategic direction of the Trust and make decisions on distributing effectively our limited resources as grants to small charities in England and Wales.  

You will ideally have experience of more than one of our priority groups (listed on our website at
www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk), and may well have a Voluntary Action/Council of Voluntary Service background.
Existing trustees are located in London, West Midlands, the South West and the North West of England.  We would ideally like the new trustee to come from Wales.

This opportunity is home based with travel to London 3-4 times per year for Trustee meetings.  Travelling expenses with be refunded.

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

04/09/2015

Telephone Group Facilitator - Time To Talk Wales - RNIB

Can you help establish a friendly and supportive atmosphere for a telephone group and deliver information from a script? Our weekly Time to Talk telephone groups meet over the phone during office hours where participants share their experiences of living with sight loss. Join us and help older people with sight loss gain peer support and the information they need.

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

Store Collectors - RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People

Can you join us for a couple of hours to raise funds for RNIB at your local Tesco store over the next couple of months?
Store collections are a fun and sociable way to help make every day better for people with sight loss.


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

Event First Aid Support Volunteer - British Red Cross

Our aim is to provide first aid, occasionally life-saving, to those who need help at public events and to support the ambulance service
Could you help us to do this?
Can you assist us in providing first aid at events across Wales?
As an Event First Aid Support volunteer you will:

•Assist in the set up and dismantle of first aid posts
•Help with communications, administration, logistics and catering
•Shadow Event First Aid volunteers to learn how they deliver the first
•Attend regular first aid meetings in your locality

After 6 months commitment you will be able to advance to Event First Aider, which involves administrating first aid to those in need (subject to suitability and ability)
For further information about this volunteering opportunity, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or email volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

03/09/2015

Telephone Befriender - GOFAL. British Red Cross

GOFAL is a befriending and enabling service that is provided to people over the age of fifty in Wales. The aim of the service is to alleviate isolation and loneliness and encourage social interaction and emotional well-being. For some clients this can be achieved by the provision of regular phone calls
Typical tasks include:
•Providing a listening ear and friendly voice on the telephone
•Maintaining up to date records and call logs etc.
•Signposting to any other relevant services


Bearing in mind confidentiality, passing on any concerns or highlighting any issues of a suitable nature to the Manager

For further information about this opportunity telephone Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or email volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

01/09/2015

Community Cafe Support Organiser - Stroke Association

Cafe Organisers offer support and advice to stroke survivors, families and carers at a local venue, where stroke survivors can buy their own refreshments and chat to their peers.  This helps to reduce social isolation and improve confidence and self esteem of stroke survivors.  They may arrange various activities at the venue or invite another person to come in to do craft work or give talks.

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

Learn Together Cymru Volunteer - Volunteering Matters

Volunteers support pupils for a couple of hours each week, in schools or community settings, listening to them read, giving extra help with Maths or other subjects, or getting involved with a range of activities from gardening, to cooking, to drama, to knitting.  The important thing is the regular one-to-one interaction (always supervised by teachers or staff.) Just 10 minutes a day listening to children read can make a huge difference to their overall ability and confidence.

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

Stroke Ambassador - The Stroke Association

If you are interested in any of the following list:
* Developing and delivering presentation about stroke and the Stroke Association at conferences, events and to local community groups.
* Be present at conferences, events and exhibitions to represent the Stroke Association..
* Taking Blood Pressure at events to raise awareness of the link with high blood pressure and strokes.
* Signposting people to Stroke Association for support by distributing information and flyers to professionals, individuals, GP's, Health Centres, Exercise Centres, Libraries and any other locations in your area
* Attending cheque presentations on behalf of the Stroke Association.
* Supporting campaigns locally and feeding back on any potential opportunities for further fundraising,volunteer support, campaigning or other support that Stroke Association staff can follow up on.
Contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or email
volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com