Supermarket Collectors – Marie Curie

We are actively seeking to appeal to individuals or groups of people to volunteer an hour or two of their time to come along to our Great Daffodil Appeal, Summer and Christmas collections which are run across the area in the local supermarkets and busy high streets.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

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Collection Host; South Gwynedd – Marie Curie

 

You will help make the most of our public collections during the Great Daffodil Appeal in March and at other times of the year. Whether at shopping centres, supermarkets, on the high street or at football matches, the public are extremely generous.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Fundraising Group Chairperson; South Gwynedd – Marie Curie

 

Fundraising Groups organise collections and fundraising events and encourage support for Marie Curie from the local community.  This role is suitable for ages 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Community Ambassador; Llŷn Peninsula – Marie Curie

As a confident public speaker you'll be out and about giving talks about the charity and explaining what we do. Whether it's speaking to local clubs, associations or schools, you’ll ensure local people know about the vital services we provide and how to access them, as well as helping to increase volunteering and fundraising support for the charity.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Fundraising Group Member – South Gwynedd – Marie Curie

 

Fundraising groups can be great fun, and provide you with a real opportunity to make a difference in your community. Working closely with the rest of the group, Fundraising Group Members will actively engage in the organisation of collections and community events in the geographical area covered by the Fundraising Group.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 14+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Visitor Experience – Caernarfon Poppies (Storiel)

 

Working specifically with the Poppies, you will welcome visitors to Caernarfon Castle, assisting with directions and enquiries in a positive and friendly manner, and helping people to get the most out of their visitor experience. You will promote 14-18 NOW's programme of events, the Remembering for Peace exhibition, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Museum and Caernarfon Castle, and encourage visitors to explore the community.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Community Panel Member (21+) – Gwynedd Môn Youth Justice Services

 

The volunteer will be asked to be part of Community Panel Meetings as part of the Bureau (prevention) and Referral Order (post Court) Process.

 

The Bureau is an initiative to tackle low level offending, which enables Young people to make amends for their actions without Police intervention. The Panel Meetings are normally held across Gwynedd and Anglesey, and they are made up of a Chairperson, the YJS Police Officer and a Community Volunteer. 

The Referral Order is a Court Order which is given to a young person who pleads guilt to their first offence. The young person will then be required to attend a Community Panel Meeting where 2 Community Volunteers and a YJS staff member will create a Contract of work for the young person to work through for the duration of their Order. The Panel will then meet up with every 3 months to see whether the young person has addressed his/her offending.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Hospital Cafe & Shop Volunteer, Ysbyty Gwynedd – Royal Voluntary Service

 

RVS  shops, café and trolley serve hospital patients, staff and visitors with the added warmth of friendly understanding volunteer. 

Volunteers are needed to help run the service, serve customers,, take payment , prepare drinks or snacks and provide a listening ear.

Volunteers ensure that the outlet is stocked properly and that it is kept clean and tidy as expected in a hospital environment.  This role is suitable for people aged 16+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Befriender- Barmouth area - The Royal Air Forces Association

 

A Befriender carries out visits to and keeps in touch with members of the RAF family (clients), on behalf of the RAF Association. To provide companionship and outcome focused support to a client and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider RAF family.

Being a Befriender volunteer could be about helping someone who is isolated through the use of social media or visiting an older person that has become increasingly lonely and isolated over time and to help find them new interests in the community. It could be about occasionally helping out with practical assistance, such as mowing the lawn or it could be about going along with someone to an evening exercise class or sports club to help them meet new people. The role is varied, the scheme spans all ages and it is flexible to suit everyone.

The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF family are supported when they require it.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Volunteering in the Cafe/Bar - Neuadd Ogwen

Preparing food and drinks.

Taking food and drinks orders.

Cleaning the cafe.

This volunteering role is suitable for anyone aged 14+.

 

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

Witness Service Caernarfon Court Volunteer – Citizens Advice Cymru

 

The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court.

 

Main duties and responsibilities include meeting witnesses away from the court environment, either at their home or other agreed safe place, to assess their needs and provide support. Together with the witness, and where appropriate their carer/ support worker/ parent/ guardian, develop a tailored plan of preparation and support.

 

The purpose of this preparation and support is to help reduce their anxiety and trauma and enable them to give their best evidence. Training and support will be provided.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Witness Service Outreach Volunteer – Citizens Advice Cymru

 

The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court.

 

Main duties and responsibilities include meeting witnesses away from the court environment, either at their home or other agreed safe place, to assess their needs and provide support. Together with the witness, and where appropriate their carer/ support worker/ parent/ guardian, develop a tailored plan of preparation and support.

 

The purpose of this preparation and support is to help reduce their anxiety and trauma and enable them to give their best evidence. Training and support will be provided.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Hospital Cafe and Shop Volunteer, Ysbyty Gwynedd – RVS

 

RVS  shops, café and trolley serve hospital patients, staff and visitors with the added warmth of friendly understanding volunteer. 

Volunteers are needed to help run the service, serve customers,, take payment , prepare drinks or snacks and provide a listening ear.

Volunteers ensure that the outlet is stocked properly and that it is kept clean and tidy as expected in a hospital environment.  This role is suitable for people aged 16+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Welsh Women’s Aid – Helpline Volunteer (women only role)

 

To provide a confidential information and signposting telephone helpline service to people experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence, and to those contacting the service on their behalf.

 

To evaluate and minimise risk to callers who are experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.

 

To refer callers to appropriate support services making use of the Women’s Aid online vacancy system where necessary.

 

To maintain accurate information on calls received, that comply with confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Volunteer Mentor – Sported

 

Sported`s volunteers support our Members on their journey to where they want to be. By providing support and guidance behind the scenes they help our Members become more effective and sustainable; enabling them to continue meeting the needs of young people in their community for as long as it takes. A volunteer will normally fulfill the role of "Expert" or "Mentor" when supporting a Member, depending on specific needs of that Member.  Suitable for people aged 26+. For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Fledgling Outreach Volunteer – Fledgling Arts Collective Central

 

We are looking for Online Volunteers who will respond to our members in either a live chat (booked in advance) or via email messaging style.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Diesel Locomative Driver – Penrhyn Castle

 

Operating the Ruston locomotive for visitors to ride on

Carrying out basic safety checks & fluid level checks before operation

Adhering to the operating & safety procedure document at all times

Providing a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors as the public face of the National Trust

Becoming familiar with and then following the National Trust’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Shop Assistant – Hospice at Home

 

The Hospice provide free palliative care for people in North West Wales who have cancer and other life threatening illnesses. They would like to hear from anyone who would like to help with all aspects of running a shop - in order to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Tasks will include :-  interacting with customers; sorting and pricing donations; operating a till; displaying goods; and maintaining a clean and tidy shop.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Clwb Ni volunteers – Mencap (16+)

 Volunteers needed to help run the 'Clwb Ni' which is a social club for people with disabilities in Pwllheli. Organising activities for the service users such as bingo, darts. singing etc. The clubs are held every Monday 7-9.  For further details, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Through the Gate Mentor – PACT Cymru

 

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners, their families and to ex-offenders. As the result of developing a series of successful strategic partnerships, Pact’s subsidiary, Pact Futures, has recently been selected as a preferred provider of

Transforming Rehabilitation services, delivering a combination of 1-1 case work for offenders resettling from prison into the community and drop-in support groups. To deliver this project we require a team of Through the Gate volunteer mentors.  This role is suitable for volunteers aged 18+.  For further details, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Home visitor- 'Living Well with Hearing Loss' project – Action on Hearing Loss

 

The project aims to ensure that people in North Wales can live well with hearing loss. This is done by supporting people in their homes to learn how to use assistive equipment. This is a joint project between North Wales Deaf Association and Action on Hearing Loss so volunteers will be registered with both organisations.  For further details, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Youth Forum Member at the National Slate Museum- Llanberis

 

Are you aged 14-25? Can you help us make our museums more attractive to young people? We are looking for creativity, fresh ideas and most importantly your voice - to speak up and influence decision making at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales.

 

We have a Youth Forum at each of our Museums across Wales. Young people aged 14-25 are encouraged to be partners in decision making and organising activities. The forums will explore the views of young people and will address issues they think are important. Our Youth Forums are involved in Amgueddfa Cymru’s projects, exhibitions, events, collection care, website design, and much more.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Cycle Ride Leader (female) – Welsh Cycling (18+)

 

Be part of a women's only project to get more women cycling - Breeze.

 

Breeze offers women flexible, safe, accessible and fun opportunities to ride a bike. These rides are free, friendly and open to women of all ages and abilities

 

You will be trained to become a Breeze Champion; a female volunteer who will lead the cycle rides.  You will be supported by Welsh Cycling and provided with Champion kit as well as British Cycling membership.  It is expected that you will complete 12 rides per year, these rides can fit around when you are available and local to you.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Good Listener for the Samaritans (18 years+)

 

To listen to and deal with callers who phone the helpline in distress.  Refer people to appropriate services.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Volunteer Counsellor – Stepping Stones

 

Counselling family/friends/partners of  individuals receiving counselling at Stepping Stones. It will be 1-1 counselling offered over a six week period.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Ysbyty Gwynedd Representative – Tenovus Cancer Care

 

At Tenovus Cancer Care we offer support, advice and treatment to cancer patients and their loved ones. However, we can’t do this without your help.

 

We have a long history of supporting patients and their families who attend Ysbyty Gwynedd. We’re looking for volunteers to represent Tenovus Cancer Care by promoting our cancer support services and taking referrals.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Shop Assistant – Wales Air Ambulance (Bangor)

 

Assisting with general shop work  - operating the till, keeping the shop clean and tidy, looking after the stock serving customers.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 16+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Mental Health & Arts Facebook Feedback Volunteer - Fledgling Arts Collective Central

 

Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback using the Facebook forum on their creative arts posts in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required.  This opportunity is suitable for ages 15+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Volunteer Gardeners - UDEVELOPIT C.I.C

 

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, committed people to assist in the clearing and establishment of a large kitchen garden at the Vaynol Estate, Bangor. The area is currently overgrown so initial works will involve clearing the area and preparing it for planting. Previous gardening experience is no necessary but would be welcomed.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.