Event Volunteer (North Wales) - RSPB

 

The RSPB is the biggest conservation charity in the UK.  We are quickly losing our birds, wildlife and natural places, but together we can raise the urgent funding needed to save nature.  We strive to Give Nature a Home through managing habitats, education and policy advocacy.  We are a passionate organisation, wanting to enthuse future generations about the importance of wildlife.

 

We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers who will inspire the public to support the conservation work that we do through public engagement and community events.

 

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

Trustee (25+) - Stepping Stones

 

Trustees are needed to join the Board of Stepping Stones(North wales). We are looking for individuals with a broad range of skills inclusive of Service User Advocacy, Commissioning, PR and Fundraising.

Becoming a Trustee and using your life experiences and skills will give the charity invaluable guidance.

If you would like to find out more about us and think that you could offer some time and make a real difference, please visit our website or call Louise on 01978 352717.  Alternatively contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Help in Drop in Sessions - Abbey Road Centre

 

Assisting and taking full part at the Drop in sessions by chatting to the clients, taking part in craft making, tv/film and many more.

Ability to speak Welsh and English is advantageous but not essential.  Suitable for volunteers aged 18+.

 

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

Night stop volunteer - Digartref cyf

 

Do you have a spare bedroom??

Volunteers are needed to provide a bed, evening meal and breakfast for 1- 3 nights (expenses reimbursed) as emergency accommodation for young people (16 - 25). 

Digartref will also provide payment of £15 per night + travel for volunteers.

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

Archaeological Excavation at Hedd yr Ynys, Llangefni - Gwynedd Archaeoligical Trust

 

This is an archaeological excavation and volunteers will help to expose and excavated archaeological features under the supervision of professional archaeologists. They may also have the opportunity to learn how to record the features including taking photographs, drawing sections and plans and writing notes.

 

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

Here Comes the Sun 2016 - Volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care this summer!

 

Our Here Comes the Sun campaign will run between June-August 2016. During the campaign, we swap ice cream for sun cream & hand it out from our sun cream van in communities across Wales. We also attend events, schools & businesses to offer sun safety advice.

 

And this is where you can help! Our staff are trained to have sun safety conversations, provide materials & capture data on awareness & sun behaviour. We’re looking for volunteers to support them by attending events in the local community.

 

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

Talking Books Volunteer Co-ordinator - RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind)

 

Could you support us to source a range of talks to promote our talking books service? The campaign aims to raise £1 million to fund 400 new books. You will help us to research potential groups, coordinate the planning, speaker allocation and carry out follow up on talks. Your support will help us to end isolation for blind and partially sighted people, giving them the freedom to read again?

 

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

Public Speaker - Talking Books Campaign - RNIB

 

Could you be the voice of our Talking Books campaign? Are you a confident public speaker, able to talk to a variety of audiences, to represent us at local events, promoting our talking books service? The campaign aims to raise £1 million to fund 400 new books. Could you engage & inspire others to fundraise or donate helping end isolation and giving people with sight loss the freedom to read again?

 

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

Volunteer leader/assistant - Outdoor Partnership

 

We have a number of outdoor clubs across Conwy all looking for more volunteers. The activities range from Kayaking, surfing, mountain walking, climbing, biking and cycle sports. Contact our volunteer co-ordinator for more info.

 

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

Charity Shop Volunteer - Cancer Research Uk

* As little as two hours a week can make a huge difference so why not sign up today and play your part right now in in helping us to beat cancer sooner? 

* Volunteer Customer Service Assistant - be the face of Cancer Research UK and help ensure that our customers receive a warm welcome 

* Volunteer Visual Merchandiser - create eye catching window displays and help price garments to generate maximum income 

* Volunteer Deputy Shop Manager – a varied and responsible role, supporting the Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop 

* Volunteer Shop Fundraising Assistant - you’ll be having fun raising life-saving funds and inspiring others to do the same 

* Volunteer Stock Processing Assistant - spot the hidden treasures among donated items which will help raise vital funds 

* Volunteer Admin Assistant - work behind the scenes helping with stocktaking, dealing with customer enquiries and promoting the Gift Aid scheme 

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

Stock Room Volunteer - Barnardo's (Porthmadog Shop)

Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store.

Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.  For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Gwynedd Scouts District Secretary - Scouts Wales

This is a great role for someone who would like to support Scouting across Gwynedd in a role not directly working with young people. The District Secretary provides administrative support to the District Executive Committee. This includes arranging meetings, preparing agendas & minutes and maintaining records. This is a trustee role.

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

Find a Tin a Home Volunteer - Stepping Stones

If you are outgoing with a good knowledge of your local community, you can help us raise our profile and vital funds by placing our charity collection tins within the community.

What will I be doing?

Approaching local businesses to find new locations for Stepping Stones collection boxes, emptying boxes at regular intervals throughout the year, completing associated paperwork.

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

Shop Volunteer - Tenovus

 

Our shops raise vital funds to help us support cancer patients and their loved ones.  However they couldn’t do this without the help of our amazing volunteers.

If you’re looking to make a difference in your local community, gain some retail experience or to make new friends, volunteering with us could be a great opportunity for you.

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

Bethesda Beaver Scout Leaders & Section Assistant - Scouts Wales

The new Bethesda Beaver section is now open! This is a bilingual group and we are particularly keen to involve more Welsh speakers. Join our new team of fantastic leaders working with the young people and making a real difference. You don't need previous Scouting experience. Volunteer opportunities are flexible, to suit you. Scouting is about having fun and making new friends, it's great to enhance your CV and make a contribution to the lives of young people and your local community. The group will meet on Tuesdays in Bethesda, Gwynedd 5.45 - 6.45pm. 

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

Young Volunteers Scheme - WITH (Welsh Institute of Therapeutic Horsemanship)

WITH’s Young Volunteer scheme is for young people aged 14-25. This scheme involves working alongside our volunteer support worker every Saturday afternoon between 2pm-4pm to complete tasks vital to the smooth running of our farm. With support, young volunteers will work through a practical course of horse care and volunteering skills. This course will enable young people to gain the skills and experience required to volunteer independently at WITH or other local organisations in the future. No previous experience required. 

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

Exhibition Volunteer – Hidden Now Heard project - Mencap

Are you keen to help more people understand what life was like for people with a learning disability living in long-stay hospitals in Wales?  If you are a creative person or someone looking for creative experience, wanting to make a difference in your local community, wanting an opportunity to work as part of a team, or wanting to learn more about learning disability history, then this could be the perfect role for you!

As an Exhibition Volunteer, you will be supporting the Hidden Now Heard project to design, create and manage a temporary exhibition, which will be capturing what life was like for staff and patients who used to live and work at long-stay hospitals/institutions.  The exhibition will be looking into Bryn y Neuadd hospital in Llanfairfechan, with the exhibition taking place at the brand new Storiel Museum, in Bangor. You will help to design the exhibition, and then present the exhibition to any visitors once the exhibition is live.

This is a one – off event: 28^th April – 1^st November 2016.

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

Sport & Play Instructor - Balkans Expedition Autumn 2016 - World at Play

This is an international opportunity for those aged 18 or over to join the World At Play team on an 8 week expedition to the Balkans and make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged people: 

Eight volunteers along with a Team Leader run developmental play and sport sessions at our partner organisations in Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Serbia. 

All Volunteers receive full training as Play Leaders.  You will get first-hand experience in an international development charity.  You will explore a region beyond the tourist trail and have one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.  Our next expedition will leave in September 2016 

Volunteers are asked to fund raise up to £700 towards costs.  Bursaries are available and assistance towards fund raising can be given (all money fundraised goes towards costs). 

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

Administration/Fundraising Assistant - WITH (Welsh Institute of Therapeutic Horsemanship)

Administration/Fundraising Assistants will work alongside the Director of Operations to ensure the smooth running of WITH. This will include liaising with service users, referrers and other external organisations and maintaining accurate records of all activities as well as ensuring the necessary funds are in place for WITH to be sustainable. 

Age requirements: 16 + 

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

Education Assistant - WITH (Welsh Institute of Therapeutic Horsemanship)

Educational Assistants will work alongside the Director of Operations to deliver both indoor and outdoor sessions to young people who suffer disadvantage, helping them to gain confidence, communication skills, qualifications and practical skills that will enhance their future prospects. They will work with service users in a person-centred, non-judgemental way, listening to their needs, issues and aspirations and ensuring that the ethos of WITH is upheld at all times. 

The role involves a large amount of physical activity and therefore would not be suitable for individuals with mobility difficulties.  Age requirements: 18 + 

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

Horse Care Assistant - WITH (Welsh Institute of Therapeutic Horsemanship)

Horse Care Assistants will help with the daily care and exercise of the horses, keeping an eye out for and reporting any unusual behaviour or ailments in the horses. 

This role is not suitable for individuals without relevant horse experience.  Age requirements: 16+. 

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