Hard of hearing group support volunteer – Action on Hearing Loss

Attend a monthly social get-together for adults experiencing hearing loss. Welcome guests and serve refreshments. Interact and involve guests in conversation. Engage in activities such as a coffee morning, book group, arts and crafts or bingo. Help promote the group to increase the number of guests attending. Help track attendance numbers and feed back to the project coordinator. 

This role is suitable for people aged 16+. 

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

Arthritis Care Wales Volunteer

Volunteer with Arthritis Care and be part of a team making a real difference to the lives of people with arthritis in Wales. You'll also learn new skills, have fun and meet new people...

You can become a volunteer by contributing a couple of hours or more a month. As a volunteer, you can choose to get involved with one or more of our services, for example, providing information stands at a local venue, running activities for children, young people and families, promoting self-management skills and exercise, running a local support group or getting involved with our campaigning activities.

About us... Arthritis Care is a UK wide voluntary organisation working with and supporting people who have arthritis. We provide a range of services, including publications, helplines, exercise activities, info points, children / family services, campaigning and peer support through local groups.

This role is suitable for people age 14+.

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

Room Guide – The National Trust, Penrhyn Castle

Help visitors enjoy their visit to Penrhyn Castle by welcoming them to the castle and giving information about the history of the rooms and the furniture/paintings.

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

Diesel Locomotive Driver – The National Trust, 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 

This role is suitable for people age 21+. 

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

Meeter and Greeter – The National Trust, Penrhyn Castle

‘Meeter and Greeters’ work outside and provide a warm welcome for all visitors, answer any immediate questions, help them to orientate themselves and generally give them the information they need to ensure they have a comfortable, enjoyable and memorable visit.  As a ‘Meeter and Greeter’, you will often be the first point of contact for visitors.  Besides providing an informative and cheerful welcome you will also offer practical advice and hand out leaflets and notices. 

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

Costumed Victorian Guide – National Trust, Penrhyn Castle

A Costumed Victorian Kitchen Guide will naturally provide a warm welcome for all our visitors, helping them to explore and learn more about Penrhyn Castle’s history and make sure they have an enjoyable and memorable visit. These roles are carried out in in period costume.

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

Dementia RED Support Volunteers– Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

You will be responsible for acting as a representative of the Alzheimer’s Society externally maintaining contacts with GP surgeries. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and experience of providing information and support. Information Points will be situated and staffed in GP surgeries. The ‘Dementia RED Care Information Centre Point’ will help people concerned about or with cognitive problems / dementia, carers / families and relevant others to acquire appropriate information and signposting to community support services providing much needed support. Provide information to individuals through the distribution of appropriate information and signposting to supporting people to live well with dementia and access community support services.

Helping people who are concerned about their own or another person’s memory to cope and understand the condition better.

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

Hospital Shop Volunteer Monday 1pm - 4.30pm - Ysbyty Gwynedd

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

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

Volunteers ensure that the shop is stocked properly and that it is kept clean and tidy as expected in a hospital environment. 

 

This role is suitable for people aged 17+.  For further details, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - Collection Box Coordinator

Coordinate collection boxes in local area to support fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Guide Dogs provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people through our guide dog and rehabilitation services. They also campaign for the rights of people with visual impairments, educate the public about eye care and fund eye disease research.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

General Fundraising Volunteer – British Red Cross

Fundraising is fun, rewarding and a great opportunity to meet new people. You will learn a lot about the work of the Red Cross and meet people involved in different aspects of the society. There will never be a dull moment as there are always different tasks to do, from spending a few hours as a supermarket collector to organising your very own fundraising event or taking part in our annual Red Cross Week.

Typical tasks include:

Getting involved in Red Cross Appeal Week

Taking part in collections, including fundraising for emergency appeals

Organising your own fundraising events

Co-ordinating static tins in your local area

Helping with general fundraising administration 

This role is suitable for age 15+ 

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

‘Positive Steps’ Volunteer – British Red Cross

Are you a people person?  Could you help a lonely or vulnerable person find their feet again?

 

The service focuses on re-building, maintaining and developing well-being among the service users.  The role involves identifying what may be of benefit to your service user and carry out signposting and referrals, empowering and enabling them to work towards personal goals.  This role is suitable for ages 18+ 

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

Learning Resource Volunteer – Welsh Centre for International Affairs

We are looking for volunteers who can help us to research hidden histories from Wales’ peace heritage over the last hundred years and turn them into accessible learning resources, linked to the Welsh curriculum. Stories will concentrate on key themes being explored by the Wales for Peace project – including soldiers’ stories, histories of peacemakers, asylum seekers and refugees, international cooperation and the role of women. The resources will be made available bilingually online. 

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

Fundraising Team Member – North Wales Society for the Blind

Do you want to be part of a friendly and vibrant team? Could you help organise events and activities? These could include tea parties, store collections, pub quizzes, raffles or anything else you think would be a fun way to fundraise in your community.

 We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers full of ideas to join a Fundraising Group in your local community. What Will You Be Doing?

Attending Fundraising meetings

Help to organise and manage events

Fundraising

Being the face of NWSB 

Build relationships With your support we can make a real difference to more people living with sight loss.  This role is suitable for ages 16+ 

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

Events Administration Assistant Volunteer – RSPB Cymru

The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity. Volunteering with our Membership Venues Development Officer, you will work closely with our event schedule and build upon your IT and communication skills. We will provide a variety of tasks to you as a volunteer, and your place in the team will be highly valued. You will receive regular feedback and references to support you in your future career.

RSPB Cymru is aiming to grow its membership throughout Wales, and a concerted recruitment drive is being undertaken in the country. Office volunteers are important in helping us to streamline our operations. Your time and skills could make a real difference to the work of the RSPB and it would be great if you could be part of the team.  This opportunity is suitable for all ages.

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

Shop Volunteer – Cats Protection

Various volunteer roles - back of the shop, till work, social media, promotional activities.  This opportunity is suitable for ages 14+.

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

Beaver Scout Leaders & Section Assistants – Bethesda

Come along & join the team of this newly established Beaver Scout section and make a real difference to the 6 - 8 year old girls & boys in the Bethesda area.This is a bilingual group and we are particularly keen to involve more Welsh speakers. You don't need previous Scouting experience. Volunteer opportunities are flexible, to suit you. Scouting is about getting outdoors, having fun and making new friends, it's a great opportunity to enhance your CV and make a contribution to the lives of young people and your local community.

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

Hospital Trolley Rounds - Ysbyty Gwynedd – RVS

Volunteers are required to assist in the provision of a trolley shop service in Ysbyty Gwynedd offering refreshments, reading material and engaging socially with patients.

This is a great way for friends and couples to volunteer as a team or individually to help serve those in hospital, both staff and patients.

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

Climb every Mountain! Volunteer with us as Event Support at our Mount Snowdon Twilight Trek! – Tenovus Cancer Care

We have lots of exciting volunteer roles for this, our first ever mystical Twilight Trek up Mount Snowdon on Saturday 24th June 2017!

We need volunteers to help with event support such as setting up our registration area and getting our intrepid walkers signed in.

We’d also like photographers to take some photos to record the magic of the night!  

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

Climb every Mountain! Volunteer with us as Trek Support at our Mount Snowdon Twilight Trek! - Tenovus Cancer Care

This June, Tenovus Cancer Care is holding its first ever Twilight Trek, an attempt to climb Wales’ highest mountain,at night!  We’re looking for experienced outdoor enthusiasts to help us guarantee a fun, safe and enjoyable experience for our trekkers.

What will I be doing?

 

Volunteer Walker (Medium - Fast pace)

Keeping up with our fastest walkers, you’ll support the dedicated Mountain Leaders (ML’s) in charge ensuring our fundraisers are supported during their trek. Providing support to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely. Chat to our fundraisers ensuring that we provide a warm, welcoming environment.  In the event of an emergency, you may be required to assist a member of the group back down the mountain (alongside another ML).  

Volunteer Walker (Slow - Medium pace)

Keeping a slower pace, you will support the dedicated Mountain Leaders (ML’s) in charge ensuring our fundraisers are supported during their trek. Providing supporting to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely. 

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

Setting up for Hijinx Unity Festival – Hijinx Theatre

For the first time this year, Hijinx Unity Festival will be taking place in Caernarfon. The festival has its own unique look, complete with lampshades, bunting, etc.   

Ahead of the festival we are looking for a team of volunteers to help set this up. 

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

 

 

 

Donations Organiser - Cibyn Industrial Estate, Caernarfon – Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn

Assisting with organising and sorting through donations to charity shops and our other establishments. Also, displaying and pricing of items. 

Situated at Cibyn Industrial Estate, Caernarfon. 

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

Charity Shop Assistant – Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn

Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon are looking for volunteers to help in our charity shop in the town centre in Caernarfon for a few hours a week. Duties include sorting and organising donations, creating displays in the shop and serving customers. 

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

Volunteers – 'Men's Shed' - Caernarfon

We are looking to recruit volunteers to support the new men's shed scheme in Caernarfon. Men's Shed is a national initiative which supports men. Activities are organised which meets the interests of those involved e.g. wood work, gardening, art and craft, LPs and walking.  Caernarfon's Mens' Shed is located on the Cibyn Industrial Estate. 

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

Community Transport Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers use their own cars to pick up, transport and help local older people to live independently in the community. This includes providing lifts to medical appointments, clubs or groups, to the local shops or to see friends and family. 

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

Bangor Lunch Club Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers are needed to provide transport for older people to Bangor lunch club. The club is almost ready to be launched but we currently have no volunteer drivers. You would be joining a strong team of 11 volunteer servers, a mix of students and locals. We have a group of older people waiting to attend the club but without drivers we cannot launch. 

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

Good Neighbour Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers visit an older person to provide companionship and practical support. This relationship is design to decrease loneliness and build the older person's confidence to help them improve their own quality of life. We aim to bring the community closer together and end isolation. 

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

Positive Steps Mentor – Royal Voluntary Service

Mentoring Positive Steps volunteers by providing support and encouragement. Positive Steps volunteers visit older people to help them integrate into their local community. Positive Steps Mentors play an important role in the nurturing of Positive Steps volunteers ensuring high standards and a beneficial experience for all involved. They will maintain best practice by organising one to one and group support sessions.

 

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

Positive Steps Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers visit an older person to support and encourage them to integrate into their local community. This relationship is design to decrease loneliness and build the older person's confidence to help them improve their own quality of life. We aim to bring the community closer together and end isolation. 

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

Bangor Lunch Club Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers are needed to provide transport for older people to Bangor lunch club. The club is almost ready to be launched but we currently have no volunteer drivers. You would be joining a strong team of 11 volunteer servers, a mix of students and locals. We have a group of older people waiting to attend the club but without drivers we cannot launch. 

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

Fudraising Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers will help organise brilliant fundraising opportunities in the community. These events are hugely varied and volunteers are given freedom to create ideas and see them through with full support from the management team. We are looking to massively expand the scope of our fundraising work. This is essential as we develop and expand our services, helping to end loneliness. 

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

Secretarial Volunteer – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteers provide vital secretarial support to the hub office. This includes data entry, processing invoices, minute taking and maintaining office supplies. This is an exciting role with great career development opportunities. The role is essential to allow the development and expansion of the RVS' services, helping to end loneliness. 

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

Shop Assistant Oxfam, Porthmadog

1. Customer service- serving customers

2.Till duties- training will be given if required

3.Processing, sorting and pricing items to sell within the shop

4.Team work

5.Uploading contents onto our online shop 

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

Volunteer mentor / befriender – SOVA ACE (Achieving Change Through Employment)

Volunteer mentors are required to work with our participants to overcome social isolation and develop social integration. Many of our participants face language and cultural barriers having recently moved or taken refuge in the UK. The role of the volunteers is to support participants in overcoming these barriers by befriending and regularly meeting up with participants in an informal setting (e.g. coffee shop) to provide support and and opportunity to socialise   

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

Volunteer Recruiter – Guide Dogs for the Blind

To support the Volunteer Development Coordinator in recruiting volunteers and promoting the benefits of volunteering for Guide Dogs.•            Identifying locations to distribute Guide Dogs volunteer literature within the local area e.g. libraries, community centres, sports and leisure facilities

• Helping find, plan and attend suitable locations for information days within the local area and attending local volunteer events/fairs

• Promoting our volunteer opportunities out in the community and with key agencies such as local Volunteer Centres

• Researching and identifying media opportunities to target volunteer recruitment within your local area.

• Supporting the Volunteer Development Coordinator with any local Employee Volunteering\Corporate Volunteer events where possible

• Helping record stories from our volunteers within the local area to create a range of case studies to promote recruitment 

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

NSPCC Schools Service (Emphasis on Welsh Speakers in Gwynedd)

Volunteers are needed to deliver our Speak out stay safe programme to primary school children.  

Volunteers will be using Assembly Presentations and Classroom Workshops in order to increase children's understanding of keeping safe e.g abuse (including bullying).   

There is a greater need for Welsh speakers particularly in Gwynedd and Anglesey.

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

Coastal Watchkeeper – National Coastwatch Institution

Watchkeepers are the eyes and ears along our coastline, keeping a visual watch, monitoring radio channels and making full use of our binoculars and telescopes, weather instrumentation and telephone contact with Holyhead Coastguard.

 

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

Witness Service Caernarfon Court Volunteer – Citizens Advice Witness Service

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.

 

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

Family Support - 'Five to Thrive' Parent Ambassador (NB: Volunteers must have previous experience of Barnardo's 'Five to Thrive' approach) - Welsh speaking only

A Parent Ambassador is a parent who has personally experienced the 'Five to Thrive' approach in some way,  and is so enthusiastic about its impact that he or she wants to share it with others. 

The role involves facilitating group and one-to-one 'Five to Thrive' activities with parents and children, to enable them to enhance their parenting skills and knowledge. This includes planning, preparation, delivery, recording and evaluation of activities.

Parent Ambassadors will pass on their knowledge of the 'Five to Thrive' approach by:

1. Running 'Five to Thrive' groups for parents moving on from Barnardo's structured parenting programmes.

2. Sharing 'Five to Thrive' sessions with parents attending existing groups in local communities.

3. Providing one-to-one support to parents, in order for them to build 'Five to Thrive' into their family environment and routines.

 

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