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