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

Volunteer Stewards – Pontio

-Ensure the safety and general comfort of our customers / representatives

- Check tickets and courteously direct customers to their seats in a professional manner

-General stewarding at conferences and events

- Assist with evacuating the building in a hurry and other emergency situations

-Selling programmes, marketing material

-Support in the cloak room

- General cleaning duties

-To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with the statutory provisions and the University's health and safety policy standards

-Knowledge about the building and Pontio performances as well as forthcoming events.  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 16+.

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

Volunteer Supervisor– Storiel

This is an exciting and unique chance for an individual or small team of likelyminded people to make a real difference to the visitor’s experience here at Storiel, be part of our team and to learn about co-ordinating volunteers. Training will be available and support to carry out the plan.

There will be an opportunity to be creative either with ideas or graphics- or both!

Tasks could change on a day to day basis, however, generally

•  Advertise for volunteers

•  Using social media

•  Being part of a team to think of new ideas to promote volunteering

•  Welcoming and supporting new volunteers

•  Interviewing prospective volunteers with the Co-ordinator

•  Collect data eg volunteering hours

•  Consult with other about how they could be more involved in Storiel

If you would like some volunteer co-ordinator experience on your CV, this could be for you!  This opportunity is suitable for people aged 16+.

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

Retail Assistants needed– Tenovus Cancer Care

Our amazing retail volunteers help make our work possible but we need more volunteers give just some of their time so that we can help even more people affected by cancer.

We’ve got loads of volunteer roles in our shops. You can pick one from the list below or have a go at as many roles as you’d like:

* Customer Service Assistant

* Donated Goods Collector 

* Driver’s Mate

* Lead Retail Assistant

* Shop Fundraising Assistant

* Stock Preparation Assistant

* Visual Merchandising Assistant

This opportunity is suitable for people aged

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.

St David’s Hospice has a network of shops across North West Wales, selling good quality second-hand clothing, brick & brack 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 opportunity is suitable for people age 18+.

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

Trainee Lifeguard– Harlech and Ardudwy Leisure

To assist Teachers,+Lifeguards with taking out and keeping equipment.

Swimming training and the opportunity to further  one's self by doing NPLQ COURSE if swimming standard is reached.  This opportunity is suitable for people age 16+.

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

Charity Shop Volunteer - Tywyn – British Red Cross

Can you spare a few hours during the week or on a Saturday? Are you a fashion or furniture fanatic? Would you like to gain a Certificate in Retail Skills whilst you are volunteering?

Then why not join our British Red Cross team of volunteers?

As well as sorting through and organising our donations to find items suitable for a specific fashion or furniture section of the shop, you will have the chance to create exciting displays or perhaps develop new areas, such as a retro section. Working as part of a team, you can make new friends, gain valuable work experience, and make a difference in the UK.

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

Project Volunteer – Our Social Networks - Mencap

In this project volunteers will work with people with and without a learning disability to help interpret and share important stories on the theme of friendships and relationships for people with a learning disability.

This may include:

•  Attending monthly workshops

•  Attending a group for people with a learning disability to get to know other people involved in the project.

•  Listening to stories before each workshop and thinking about how they make you feel and how the story is important.

• Sharing any skills and knowledge you have that may be relevant to the project.

• Helping to design and promote the pop-up and scattered exhibitions

• Staffing our pop-up exhibitions and scattered exhibits.

We would like you to attend our monthly volunteer meetings for about 2-3 hours on a Saturday. The meetings will take place at museums in the 4 towns so we’re looking for volunteers who live in the area around Bangor

For further information, 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.  This opportunity is suitable for ages 16+.

For more information about the different roles available, please click the link below:

https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/about-our-events/volunteer

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

LEARN TOGETHER CYMRU VOLUNTEER

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

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

Independent Living Service Volunteer – British Red Cross

In the UK, our Independent Living services respond to the needs and wishes of service users who are in crisis. We offer 'one point of contact' to help the service user access a suite of services, everything is together in one package as needed and required. We work with a range of issues from people recovering from illness, surgery or an accident, to struggling with a life-changing event.

As an Independent Living Service volunteer, the primary aim is to enable the service user to recover from their crisis and to receive practical and emotional support. The Independent Living Service Volunteer will be the 'point of contact' for the service user and will enable them to access the services they require to alleviate the crisis and move on with their lives.

The volunteer will enable people to live as independently as they can at home, building trusting relationships and helping them to regain their confidence and well-being.

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

Mentor for Adults - SOVA Cymru

A mentoring role, working with Sova ACE service users (adults from the local BME and Migrant communities). Volunteers are matched to the service user according to their skills and interests. The volunteer will work with the individual, to build a goal focused mentoring relationship. Volunteers will support the individuals into employment, training or volunteering.

Volunteers who have the ability and motivation to mentor individuals, into employment, training or volunteering.   Accredited Training and support will be offered to all volunteers.

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

Gardening Volunteer – Plas Brondanw Gardens

Assisting with general garden duties including planting, feeding, weeding, pruning, propagation, mowing etc in a very interesting and important historic garden.

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

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

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

  

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

Voice Bank Volunteer – Motor Neurone Disease Association

This role is important as you will be supporting people living with MND to record a set list of phrases with their own voice, while they still have the ability to do so. You will be working as part of a team of local & regional staff to pilot the voice banking support service for the Association.

Ideally, we are looking for someone that can give approximately 2 - 4 hours per month to provide support, planning and correspondence time. Full training and induction will be given.

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

Mentor / volunteer friend (SOVA ACE Achieving Change Through Employment)– SOVA Cymru

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 after 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 opportunity to socialise.

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

Events Volunteers – North West Wales – Sustrans

We are looking for events volunteers who can help people be more active through walking or cycling more for their everyday journeys.

These volunteers are people who are active or want to be more active. They are good communicators, good motivators and can be a source of support and encouragement for others.

As a volunteer you can select which volunteering activities you organise or take part in. These activities include:

•           Holding an information stand

•           organising group rides or walks

•           create an information display

•           arranging travel advice clinics

•           giving talks Setting up bike user groups or walking groups

•           or, if you have your own ideas for activities the support team can work with you to develop them.

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

General Volunteer – Kids in Museums

Kids in Museums is an independent charity dedicated to making museums open and welcoming to all families, especially those who haven’t visited before.

The Kids in Museums Manifesto, Family Friendly Museum Award and Takeover Day have been incredibly successful ways of encouraging and guiding museums and galleries across the country to make family visits engaging and enjoyable.

Kids in Museums has volunteers all over the UK. Our volunteer team is 40 people strong and is growing all the time. You can find out more about our volunteers on kidsinmuseums.org.uk/about/volunteers.

Our volunteers take on real responsibilities to support our work with a range of roles including:

• Reviewing

• Events Help

• Promoting and Networking for Kids in Museums at openings and events

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

Volunteer Ranger – North West Wales – Sustrans

Become a volunteer ranger and help to look after a section of the National Cycle Network near your home. You’ll be expected to carry out agreed tasks such as checking for missing or broken signs and replacing them, carrying out general tidy ups and clearing back encroaching vegetation, reporting any major issues on the routes and attending group workdays and signing rides. There are also lots of opportunities within the role to help promote walking and cycling within your local community, through activities such as attending events and leading walks and rides.

         

We are looking to find new volunteers who are self motivated, and live close to or travel regularly along the NCN. As a minimum you must check your section of route once a month and report back.

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

Online Volunteers needed to write venue descriptions – See Around Britain

See Around Britain is a disabled-run charity based near Carmarthen. Its website and web apps https://seearoundbritain.com provide a groundbreaking and innovatory multilingual photo gazetteer using GPS and are an essential information bank for both residents, tourists and travellers. It offers comprehensive venue information for users that includes detailed information and photos to show the accessibility of the venues for disabled visitors.

Volunteers are needed to write venue descriptions using a standard venue template with guidance and support from the charity. This can be done online flexibly from home by the volunteer dependent on their time availability with regular support from the charity via email and Skype.

Please contact support@seearoundbritain.com and for more information on volunteering opportunities, please see https://seearoundbritain.com/about-us

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