Volunteer Customer Service Assistant - Oxfam Charity Shop, Porthmadog

Volunteer Customer Service Assistant required by charity shop to welcome and advise customers, work on the till and accept donated goods to help raise funds for Oxfam's humanitarian work.  This role is suitable for people age 14+.

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

Oxfam Charity Shop Porthmadog

Children's toys, books and clothing volunteer required by charity shop to sort, price and display children's items to raise funds for Oxfam's humanitarian work.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 14+.

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

Mantell Gwynedd - Volunteer Drivers

Be part of a pool of volunteer drivers for Mantell Gwynedd's Mobile Unit

For further information, contact volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com or telephone 01286 672626

Adopt a tin ambassador

Action on Hearing Loss Cymru are looking for an adopt a tin ambassor.  This volunteering role is suitable for people age 18+.

If you are interested in this volunteering role or would like further information, telephone Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Volunteer Waitress - Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn

Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn are looking for a waitress to help to serve and with clearing in a friendly, charity run cafe that provides food and company to all ages.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 14+.

For further details about this volunteering role, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Fundraising Volunteer - Gisda

A fundraising volunteer is needed to help raise funds for Gisda and Gwynedd’s vulnerable young people.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 16+.

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

Cafe Assistant (Caernarfon Court) - Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn

Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn are looking for volunteers to assist in the cafe situated in Caernarfon Court.

If you are interested in this volunteering role or would like further information, telephone Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Horse Welfare Volunteer - Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre

Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre are looking for horse welfare volunteers to cover North Wales and Merseyside.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 18+.

For further details about this volunteering role, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Ranger/Woodland Gardener - Plas Brondanw Gardens

Ranger/Woodland Gardener

Plas Brondanw Gardens are looking for a volunteer ranger/woodland gardener.  This role is suitable for people age 18+.

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

Abbey Road Centre - 'Drop in' volunteers

We are recruiting volunteers to help at our health and well-being drop in.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.

If you are interested in this volunteering role or would like further information, telephone Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Reader Leader (Anglesey) - The Reader Organisation

The Reader are looking for reader leaders to run shared reading groups on Anglesey.  This role is suitable for people age 17+.

For further details about this volunteering role, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Reader Leader - The Reader Organisation

The Reader are looking for reader leaders to run shared reading groups in Gwynedd.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 17+.

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

Buggy Driver - The National Trust

The National Trust are looking for a volunteer to drive the buggy at Penrhyn Castle.  This role is suitable for people age 18+.

If you are interested in this volunteering role or would like further information, telephone Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Castle Host - The National Trust

The National Trust are looking for volunteers age 16+ at Penrhyn Castle until November 2018.

For further details about this volunteering role, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Volunteers who have a musical background - Abbey Road Centre

Abbey Road Centre are looking for volunteers who have a musical background.  The sessions with begin in September 2018 and run until July 2019.  The opportunity is suitable for people age 18+.

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

Plas Brondanw Gardens – DIY Expert

Plas Brondanw Gardens are searching for a volunteer DIY expert.  This role is suitable for people age 18+.

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

Plas Brondanw Gardens – Visitor Engagement

Plas Brondanw Gardens are looking for a volunteer to engage with visitors to the gardens.  The role is suitable for people aged 18+.

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

Red Squirrel Trust - Red Squirrel Monitor

Volunteers needed to monitor red squirrel populations throughout Caernarfon, Bangor, Llanberis and Bethesda. No experience needed and basic IT skills is desireable.  This role is suitable for people age 18+.  If you would like further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com. 

Red Squirrel Trust - Grey Squirrel Controller

Volunteers are needed to dispatch grey squirrels in a humane and safe way with the welfare of the animal at the forefront of their minds.  This opportunity is throughout Gwynedd and is suitable for people age 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com. 

National Trust - Catering Assistant

The National Trust are looking for a volunteer Catering Assistant.  Catering Assistants understand the importance of a little sit-down and help visitors to relax, refuel and refresh during their visit to Penrhyn Castle.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Tan y Maen - Community Support Mentor

This is a volunteering role at Tan y Maen.  The role is suitable for people age 17+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com. 

Tan y Maen - Wellbeing Project Support Worker

This is a volunteering role at Tan y Maen.  The role is suitable for volunteers age 17+.  If you would like further information, please contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com 

Plas Brondanw Gardens - Seed Collection

A volunteering opportunity for a seed collector has risen at Plas Brondanw Gardens.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.  For further information about this role, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com. 

Plas Brondanw Gardens - General Gardener

This volunteering opportunity for a general gardener at Plas Brondanw Gardens is suitable for people age 18+.  For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com.

Plas Brondanw Gardens - Flower Arranger

Plas Brondanw Gardens are looking for a flower arranger. This volunteering opportunity is suitable for people age 18+.  For further information contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com. 

Families Together - volunteer

Volunteers required to support families who live with low-level mental health problems during pregnancy and after birth.  Minimum age 18+.

Contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com for further details.

Checking healthcare in Wales - HIW Voluntary Lay Reviewer – Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

What is a Voluntary Lay Reviewer?

Voluntary Lay Reviewers help us during our inspections and reviews of healthcare services in Wales.

What does a Voluntary Lay Reviewer do?

Voluntary Lay Reviewers work alongside our Inspection Teams to check that patients are receiving good healthcare in Wales.

Volunteers are an important part of the inspection and review process. While our Inspection Team makes sure that healthcare services are complying with regulations and clinical standards, volunteers talk to patients about the treatment and care they are receiving from healthcare services.

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

Health & Safety Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society

We are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Volunteer for the Gwynedd and Mon  Group. Our health and safety volunteers are responsible for ensuring that health and safety risk assessments are carried out annually for all the local group activities.

We are a small but active group organising a range of activities for people living with MS locally including two exercise classes, a choir, monthly neuro cafe and boccia sessions and ad hoc coffee and information sessions around the area.

We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones.

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers.

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

Communications Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society

We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Gwynedd and Mon Group. We are a small but active group organising a range of activities for people living with MS locally. As the Communications Volunteer you will be responsible for writing the bimonthly newsletter and maintaining a local social media presence. We estimate this role needs approximately four hours per month of your time, plus attending the monthly co-ordinating team meeting.

You will be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English and be able to use a PC and internet. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers.

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

Group Coordinator – Multiple Sclerosis Society

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for the Gwynedd & Ynys Môn Group. As a Group Coordinator, you will be acting as an ambassador for the group, developing annual plans, leading the group’s activities, recruiting and supporting group volunteers.

We are a small but active group organising a range of activities for people living with MS locally including two exercise classes, a choir, monthly neuro cafe, boccia sessions, ad hoc coffee and information sessions around the area. We meet monthly as a team & as Group Co-ordinator you will work alongside the other volunteers locally & be supported by the Local Network Officer for North Wales.

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society & the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You'll understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area & be sympathetic to the needs & motivations of volunteers. You'll be able to support & coordinate a team of volunteers.

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

Reading Friend – The Reader

Purpose: To enable an isolated person to participate in a weekly shared reading experience using novels, short stories and poems.

Key activities: Making regular visits to someone in their own setting to read aloud with them one-to-one.

What you will get out of it:

- Enabling isolated people to benefit from literature 

- Developing your skills in reading aloud and befriending

- Training and ongoing support for the role

- Working within a clear code of conduct for visits

- Being part of a team and meeting new people

This opportunity is suitable for people aged 16+.

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.

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

Event Assistant – Woodland Trust

Work alongside Woodland Trust staff and volunteers at events to engage with our audiences and support delivery of these events.  This is a great opportunity for those who want to meet people in the heart of the community and for those who have an interest in woods, nature, and trees. It is also ideal for volunteers wanting to develop their skills and experience in the tourism, events or conservation sector.  This volunteering opportunity is suitable for people aged 25+.

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

Office work at the animal rescue centre (Nebo nr Caernarfon) – Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre

Office work at the animal rescue centre (Nebo nr Caernarfon) – Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre

Help required in office at the animal rescue centre.  Any hours.  Any day. Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures advantageous.

Must be an animal lover. Ideal for a retired person.

If interested please call up to the shelter between the hours of 10.30am –  2,30pm or telephone 01286 479711.

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

Fundraising Team Member – North Wales Society for the Blind

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 volunteering opportunity is suitable for people age 16+.

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

Volunteer Reader Leader– North Wales 'Better with a Book' Project

Volunteer Reader Leader– North Wales 'Better with a Book' Project

Building on The Reader's previous north Wales project ‘Make Friends with a Book’ we are setting up new Shared Reading groups across 3 counties of north Wales and looking for volunteers in Gwynedd.

Purpose: To enable people to benefit from a quality Shared Reading experience which seeks to improve wellbeing, build community and lessen social isolation.

Paired with another volunteer Reader Leader, you will be responsible for delivering a Shared Reading group on a weekly basis.

Benefits include:

•           An opportunity to become part of the Shared Reading community and meeting new people

•           Enabling other people to benefit from Shared Reading

•           Training that will enable you to deliver Shared Reading

You will be required to take part in our ‘Read to Lead’ training programme and attend regular volunteer meetings. We ask you to make a regular, weekly commitment to prepare for and lead a Shared Reading group, working with the supervision and support of peers and staff from The Reader.

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

Shop Assistant – St David’s Hospice, Porthmadog

To assist in our Porthmadog Hospice shop, replenishing stock, operating till and assisting customers.

ABOUT OUR SHOPS

St David’s Hospice has a network of shops across north west Wales, selling good quality second hand clothing, bric a brac and furniture.

Although we are a charity, we run our shops like the small businesses they are.

Thanks to the continued support of the community, the Hospice shops produce a vital stream of predictable, sustainable income for the Hospice.

The success of our shops relies on the generosity of excellent quality donations from the public.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.

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

Bangor Lunch Club Volunteer Driver – 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

Exhibition Stewards – Welsh Women’s Aid

Forty Voices, Forty Years is an exciting heritage project being led by Welsh Women’s Aid in collaboration with George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling at the University of South Wales. The project aims to capture the history of Welsh Women’s Aid and commemorate our work to end violence against women, with a collection of oral histories, digital stories, exhibition and archive materials from women and services who have been instrumental to our movement in Wales.

The project will enhance our understanding of the violence against women movement in Wales, and improve community knowledge about violence against women and our work to prevent it.

We are seeking the support of female volunteers with suitable skills and an understanding of and interest in the issue of violence against women in Wales to work in local areas across Wales to support the Forty Voices, Forty Years Project Associate. Full training will be given. For more information visit www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/joinus or contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com

Caernarfon Race for Life 2018 volunteer

Whatever time and skills you’ve got to share, we’ve got the perfect role for you. Bring your energy, smiles and a passion to the party and let’s beat cancer sooner together.  

Come help by volunteering for the 5k event at Parc Coed Helen in Caernarfon on the 20th May 2018.

For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com or click on https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/about-our-events/volunteer

Youth Activity Volunteer - Bangor - Whizz-Kidz Wales

Whizz-Kidz aims to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life-changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups, and wheelchair skills training. There are sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Volunteers can support us to reach this aim by:

• Supporting young people to get involved in activities

• Leading or co-leading activities or icebreakers if you would like to

• Acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users

• Ensuring the event runs smoothly along with other volunteers and staff

This role is suitable for people aged 16+.

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

Volunteers to act as Appropriate Adults for those held in Police Custody - Hafal

The aim of an Appropriate Adult Volunteer is to offer support to vulnerable adults who find themselves detained in Police custody.  Being an Appropriate Adult is a challenging, fulfilling and often rewarding role.  Volunteers must be over 18 but don't need previous knowledge of legal procedures or social work.  The role of the Appropriate Adult is not to provide legal advice but to offer impartial support and be a friendly face in the absence of a family member or carer to people who may be feeling frightened, bewildered, and confused in an unfamiliar situation.

Volunteers will also need to be able to demonstrate that they can:

Represent Hafal in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Form and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people.

Display honesty, integrity, and patience when dealing with vulnerable adults.

Be non-judgemental when dealing with vulnerable adults and understand the issues, problems, and difficulties that they may face.  This role is suitable for people aged 18+.

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

Caernarfon Food Festival 2018 Volunteers (various roles)

1. General stewarding

2. Assist the general public with what's on during the event

3.Distribute what's on guides and receive financial donations

4. Answer any questions about the event

5. Be familiar with the whole event and programme

The event takes place in the centre of Caernarfon on Saturday 12th May.

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

Environmental Campaigner– Friends of the Earth Cymru

Môn a Gwynedd Friends of the Earth is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to play a leading role in helping to run the group.  This might involve, for example, acting as online contact with Friends of the Earth staff, assisting in the organisation of local and national campaigns, and recruiting new members.

 Môn a Gwynedd Friends of the Earth has been active in local and national environmental campaigning for more than 20 years.  Campaigns during that time have covered a wide range of topics, including recycling, incineration, renewable energy, nuclear power, local food, energy conservation, GM and safer chemicals.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in environmental issues who would like to achieve positive change by working with like-minded people locally and nationally. Are you able to spare a little time to help make a difference?

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

New Opportunity – Cleaner for Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Base

Cleaner required for 2-3 hours every 2 weeks to help clean Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team’s base, Bryn Poeth.  Times are flexible to fit your timetable.  Travel and cleaning materials costs will be reimbursed. The team members do a good job keeping the base clean, but a regular clean is needed also. 

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

Accredited Volunteer– Epilepsy Action Cymru – North Wales

Are you enthusiastic and capable of delivering presentations with confidence? Join our fantastic team of Accredited Volunteers and help raise awareness and understanding of epilepsy.  You will deliver pre-booked epilepsy awareness sessions to interested groups and help us promote this service locally. Presentations will be delivered using PowerPoint (training will be provided).  You must be confident in engaging with people and in making presentations. You should be able to present information clearly and with enthusiasm.

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

Fledgling Wings Moderator – Fledgling Arts Collective Central

Fledgling Wing Moderators- in addition to giving positive and encouraging feedback n our member's posts, scan the Fledgling Wings (groups) for spam & inappropriate posts and deal with them accordingly - Thus position is flexible and we invite you to volunteer for a minimum of one day/eve per week, checking the wings for inappropriate or rogue posts that shouldn’t be there & removing them. In short, giving feedback but also keeping the Wings tidy.

We are passionate about the arts and compassionate about mental health struggles.

We invite like-minded people to join our ever-growing family!

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

Marketing and Admin Volunteer - Families Need Fathers Both Parents Matter Cymru

Provide admin support to group meetings/training events organised by the charity in their local region including electronic communications & monitoring.  Provide practical support to meeting co-ordinators eg to undertake collections & fundraising at meetings/to ensure meeting register and all forms eg Solicitor attendance/Referral/Evaluation forms are completed by service users.  Liaise with venue providers to ensure meeting venues are available and accessible on relevant dates.  Organise and undertake fundraising activity for the charity in compliance with relevant statutory & best practice guidance.  Distribute information about  availability of  helpline and  local support meetings to potential service users and other organisations to facilitate referrals eg through distribution of posters etc.  Support the National Manager with social media initiatives involving Twitter/Facebook and the charity’s website.  Support the National Manager with research and evaluation projects.

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

Heritage story and material collectors – Welsh Women’s Aid

Forty Voices, Forty Years is an exciting heritage project being led by Welsh Women’s Aid in collaboration with George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling at the University of South Wales. The project aims to capture the history of Welsh Women’s Aid and commemorate our work to end violence against women, with a collection of oral histories, digital stories, exhibition and archive materials from women and services who have been instrumental to our movement in Wales.

The project will enhance our understanding of the violence against women movement in Wales, and improve community knowledge about violence against women and our work to prevent it.

We are seeking the support of female volunteers with suitable skills and an understanding of and interest in the issue of violence against women in Wales to work in local areas across Wales to support the Forty Voices, Forty Years Project Associate. Full training will be given. For more information visit www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/joinus

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

Fledgling Outreach Volunteer Position – 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

Buddies - Emotional Support– Families Need Fathers Both Parents Matter Cymru

To provide emotional support at group meetings organised by the charity in their local area.  To undertake on-going contact with attendees of the charity’s support meetings and other service users to ensure retention within the charity’s services.

To plan, organise and attend social events to provide support to service users and their families.  To engage in group discussions to empathise with and support individual service users and to ensure that they retain their focus on the best interests of the children.  Undertake training in emotional well-being / Mental Health First Aid and dealing with emotional trauma organised by the charity.  To organise refreshments at local support meetings as needed by service users and volunteers.

To support the National Manager with social media initiatives involving Twitter / Facebook and the charity’s website.

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

Legal Aid Administration Support Volunteer – Minimum age 18 – Families Need Fathers Both Parents Matter Cymru

Required as part of our Domestic abuse service team

• To provide administrative support to service users, who have suffered domestic abuse and wish to follow the Legal Aid pathway

• To issue and monitor return of documents issued.

• To liaise with service user and GP (when appropriate) to ensure progression.

• To collect and record required data on a system based spreadsheet.

• To support the National Manager with the provision of data when requested.

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

Workplace Champion – Carers Wales

1 in 9 people combines work with caring for a loved one.  Many of them don't know where to turn for help.  As a Workplace Champion, you are the vital link between Carers Wales and your colleagues. You'll spread the word about caring and raise awareness of Carers Wales in your workplace.  By promoting events and campaigns you'll be able to signpost those looking for support to the service and expert advice on offer.  You can do this by putting up posters in your staff room to advertise high profile national awareness campaigns such as Carers Week and Carers Rights Day.  You know your workplace and colleagues better than we do so we'd love you to come up with ideas for events and activities from a Carers Catch-up or bake sale to running an information stand.  Let us know your ideas.

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

Snowdon Volunteer Warden - Snowdonia National Park Authority

Snowdonia National Park will again this year be running an exciting project offering opportunities to volunteer on Wales’ highest mountain!

The Snowdonia National Park Authority will be looking to add new volunteers to the Snowdon Volunteer Warden team. Team members will offer a friendly and approachable public face for visitors to Snowdon’s busiest paths, summit and car parks. The role will include providing information, advice and reassurance on route choice and safety on the mountain; keeping the busiest paths free of litter and carrying out basic footpath maintenance work.

This year there will also be opportunities to give advice to walkers on our new 'information van' at the foot of some of Snowdon's footpaths.

Closing Date: 9th of March, 2018

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

Side by Side learning support volunteer – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

 Side by Side learning support volunteer – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

Learning support volunteers play a pivotal role in the support, development and empowerment of other volunteers.  Learning support volunteers provide practical support using workbooks and Society learning, as well as their own passion and enthusiasm, to help volunteers confidently and meaningfully undertake their learning.  You will play a key role in our vibrant volunteer community, enabling and empowering others.

Have you got what it takes to help people affected by dementia?

This role will suit you if you are…

•           Passionate about supporting, enabling and empowering people.

•           Someone with good communication and listening skills, especially face to face.

•           Confident with learning materials and online learning tools - or willing to learn.

•           Passionate about volunteers and understand the value of volunteering.

•           Looking to develop your mentor or coaching skills.

The impact you’ll make...

•           We get it!  You will ensure that volunteers feel informed and supported.

This opportunity is suitable for people age 16+.

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

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Side by Side telephone volunteer – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

Side by Side telephone volunteer – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

The base for this role is flexible & will be agreed with your role manager.  You could volunteer from home or in your local Alzheimer’s Society office.  The level of commitment for this role can be agreed based on your availability & will be discussed at your first meeting with the Side by Side Coordinator. This could be during afternoons, evening or weekends.

Why we need you…

As a Side by Side telephone volunteer, you will provide friendly, tailored conversations with people living with dementia. You will be connected with people based on their interests.  Your involvement will support people with dementia to feel less isolated & focuses on individual’s strengths to remain connected, feel valued & more confident.

Have you got what it takes to help people affected by dementia?

This role will suit you if you are…

•           Passionate about supporting, enabling & empowering people with dementia & have a committed, flexible approach.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 16+.

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

Side by Side Volunteer Where – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

New Opportunity – Side by Side Volunteer
Where – Alzheimer’s Society Cymru

Side by Side is an Alzheimer's Society service which helps people with dementia to continue to do the things they love & get out & about with the support of a volunteer. This extra support can make it easier for people with dementia to do things we might take for granted & feel part of their community.

You could support a person with dementia to do the following - go to their local park, the cinema, pick up an old hobby, visit local museums, try a new leisure activity or just stay at home & chat. There is also an option for telephone support, where you can chat over the phone to the person with dementia if they require this.

How does this role make a difference?

Side by Side volunteers will provide agreed support to people with dementia this could be either by visiting them in their home, enabling them to stay active, taking part in appropriate social and recreational activities in their community or simply just having a telephone conversation, whichever they require.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 16+.

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

Beached Bird Surveyor – RSPB Cymru

This long-running national survey monitors trends in oil pollution affecting seabirds and beaches. The RSPB needs to increase its survey coverage - we have many accessible beaches without an allocated surveyor. Your local beach needs you!

The survey involves walking the most recent high tide line (strandline) of an agreed stretch of accessible sandy or pebble beach to record accurately any evidence of pollution, such as oil, and the number and species of any 'beached' seabirds.  This survey will need to be completed during the 24 and 25 February 2018.  This opportunity is suitable for all ages.

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

Volunteering opportunity in Dolgellau

Hospice at Home Gwynedd and Anglesey

Do you have a few hours a week to spare?

Would you like to volunteer at one of the two shops in Dolgellau?

Both shops are in need of new volunteers.

If you would like and informal chat please telephone Caroline on 01341 421 327

IT Support – AbilityNet

We are currently looking for IT support volunteers to join Abilitynet who can help in the north Wales region.

The IT support role includes call-outs to people homes or community centre to help upgrade, repair, teach the use of IT equipment from PC, Laptop, Mobile phones and Smartphones etc.

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.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 17+.

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

Charity Retail Assistant – Hope House

We are looking for:

Sales assistants

Lottery champions

Stock processors

Bookworms

Shop dressers

Build your confidence in customer service, share existing skills and experience, keep active, using your time in a constructive and rewarding way, enhance university applications, gain valuable work experience, learn and develop with our Retail Skills Programme, do your Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours, make new friends,

HAVE FUN!!  This opportunity is suitable for people age 14+.

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

Working Group Leader - Coed Cadnant, Caernarfon - Woodland Trust

The Woodland Working Group Leader will lead and guide a group of volunteers on tasks in Coed Cadnant  as agreed with the Volunteer Manager.

The key aims of the role are;

• Lead and organise the group on woodland working days to carry out key tasks

• Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager regarding a schedule of activity and liaise with the woodland working group members as needed

•  Record and give feedback to the Volunteer Manager on the activities and suggestions of the group

• Guide the group to adhere to key Woodland Trust policies and procedures such as but not exclusively; Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Woodland Working Group Guidelines

This is a volunteer leadership role that will contribute towards the Woodland Trust’s strategy. As group leader we would expect you to have regular interaction with the Volunteer Manager. This role supports your local woodland through the activities of the group.

  

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

Woodland Working Group Member - Coed Cadnant (Caernarfon)– Woodland Trust

The Woodland Working Group Member will form part of a working group of volunteers at Coed Cadnant site. The purpose of this role is to assist in the maintenance, care and conservation of the site within the guidelines of the site risk assessment and to support the goals of the site management plan.  

The key aims of the role are to;

• Support fellow volunteers on woodland working days to carry out key tasks

• Use tools and equipment as needed within health and safety guidelines,  the appropriate training will be provided by the Woodland Working Group Leader or Volunteer Manager

• Work on tasks following the guidance of the Woodland Working Group Leader and Volunteer Manager

• Working within Woodland Trust policies and procedures such as but not exclusively; Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Woodland Working Group Guidelines provided by the Woodland Working Group Leader or Volunteer Manager

• Contribute ideas on how to improve the area for the local community

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

Listening Volunteer – Samaritans

To provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. To provide such support by telephone, face to face, email, letter, SMS and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 18+.

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