Joining this role means you'll be at the heart of providing essential support to families facing the unimaginable; caring for their child who's life will be short.

Many families in Wales are unfortunately facing this challenge alone, without support from others.

As a Family Support Volunteer with Tŷ Hafan, you’ll help ease the everyday pressures families face by offering help in the home. This might include light cleaning, tidying, laundry, garden maintenance or supporting the siblings, whatever matches your skills and the family’s needs.

Your support will give families the breathing space to focus on what matters most: spending time together.

Considerations:

Age requirement: 21+

Location: Across South & West Wales (in your local area)

Time commitment: Flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate your personal schedule. The support plans designed for referred families are typically structured to span a period of six weeks.

Background checks: Enhanced DBS check, 2 references and induction/training course required before starting.

Expenses: Reasonable mileage or public transport costs can be claimed for this role in line with Tŷ Hafan’s volunteer expenses guidance. Volunteers who wish to claim expenses must follow the agreed process and let the Volunteer Team know in advance. Receipts or proof of purchase must be provided when submitting claims.

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for volunteers with some skills, experience and knowledge of gardening, either as a profession or as a hobby.

Activities include:

• Practical support activities such as supporting with housework, decluttering spaces or gardening

• Child focused activities such as reading, play and providing fun 

• Wellbeing & therapeutic support (if qualified) such as complimentary therapies and mindfulness

• Family support & companionship activities such as offering emotional support and conversation, accompanying families to appointments, etc.

These activities can be matched to each volunteer’s skills, experience, and comfort level, and always tailored to the family’s preferences and needs.

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We are looking for volunteers who:

• Can empathise with the families you are helping and show them kindness and respect

• Are reliable and flexible and committed to volunteering on a longer term basis

• Will follow our health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures and report any issues or concerns to the Family Support Volunteer Manager

• Are respectful of the privacy, preferences and needs of the families you are supporting

• Are polite and friendly

• Can adapt to different situations and challenges

• Enjoy making a difference in the lives of others.

Training you will receive:

You will receive a comprehensive introduction to Tŷ Hafan and your role, to include an in-person Induction and Training Programme as well as additional e-learning.

You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team who will assist you with any queries or concerns through regular and ongoing meetings.

Other role and organisation specific training is available including both supplementary and mandatory training.

All volunteers must maintain their mandatory training to continue in their role.

The benefits of becoming a Practical Family Support Volunteer in Family Homes:

• Make a positive difference in the lives of children with life-shortening conditions and their families, by helping them to maintain clean spaces for them to enjoy;

• Attend Volunteer Celebration Events throughout the year;

• Meet new people and join a friendly community of volunteers, passionate about helping others;

• Expenses will be provided following discussion about the role.

At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership.

We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role. 

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

 

Fix it Forward – Join Tŷ Hafan’s Maintenance Team!

Our Hospice and Head Office buildings and surrounding grounds require regular upkeep to ensure a comfortable and pleasant environment for the children and families who use our services.

Maintenance Volunteers and Grounds Volunteers play a crucial role in this, by offering their skills and time to help with various tasks.

Considerations:

Age requirement: 18+

Location: Tŷ Hafan, Hayes Road, Sully, CF64 5XX

Time Commitment: Flexible (min 3 hours per week desirable, Mon-Fri)

Background checks: we will ask for the details of two referees and an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Expenses: Reasonable mileage or public transport costs can be claimed for this role in line with Tŷ Hafan’s volunteer expenses guidance. Volunteers who wish to claim expenses must follow the agreed process and let the Volunteer Team know in advance. Receipts or proof of purchase must be provided when submitting claims.

Skills you will need:

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

• A sound knowledge of health and safety, with respect for yourself, others and the environment

• A sincere understanding of the sensitive nature of volunteering in a Hospice setting

• Experience in a relevant trade is desirable but not essential as full training will be given

• Be fit & healthy.

Activities include:

Maintenance Volunteer:

 • Minor repairs, such as, assembling desks together, pictures on walls, erecting shelving

• Painting internally and externally.

Grounds Person

• Litter picking

• Sweeping all external areas and clearing moss debris of pathways to ensure that they are safe

• Clear and cleaning of bin stores

•Jet washing of external areas, to include pathways, and ground areas

• Washing of all external PVC to areas to Head Office

• Clean all signage so that they are visible. 

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At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership.

We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role. 

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

Want to make a real difference behind the scenes? Help create a clean, comforting space for children and families at Tŷ Hafan!

As a Linen & Laundry Volunteer, you will be part of a supportive and friendly team that provides a clean, comfortable and safe environment for the children, families and staff at the hospice. 

Your support helps families feel safe and cared for during the most challenging times

Considerations:

 Over 18s Only

Time commitment can vary based on what you are able to do, but ideally, we would be looking for you to support for at least one half day per week.

We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing a DBS, once your application is successful.

Reasonable mileage or public transport costs can be claimed for this role in line with Tŷ Hafan’s volunteer expenses guidance. Volunteers who wish to claim expenses must follow the agreed process and let the Volunteer Team know in advance. Receipts or proof of purchase must be provided when submitting claims.

As a volunteer, you could be involved in various activities depending on your preferences, skills and experience, these include:

• Keep our hospice fresh and welcoming

• Help with linen care and organisation

• Support the team with essential housekeeping tasks.

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What skills will you need?  

You don't need any special skills to join us, just a positive attitude and a willingness to communicate and cooperate with others.

You will work with respect, compassion and sensitivity towards the children and families, as well as the staff and other volunteers.

Training you will receive:

• We will provide you with all the training you need to do your role safely and effectively, including:

• Manual handling

• Safeguarding

• Role specific training

• You will report any issues or concerns to the housekeeping supervisor or the volunteer coordinator.

We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role. 

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

Dig In and Make a Difference! Cultivate kindness as a Volunteer Gardener.

As a Volunteer Gardener, you will help maintain our beautiful Hospice gardens, where we provide palliative care and support for children with life-shortening conditions.

Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby, but also a therapeutic activity that can bring joy and comfort to those who need it the most. Join our team of compassionate and dedicated volunteers today, and help us create a green oasis for the children and families in our care.

Considerations:

Minimum age requirement: 18

Location: Ty Hafan, Hayes Road, Sully, CF64 5XX

Background checks: we will ask for the details of two referees and a Standard DBS check is required for this role.

Expenses: Reasonable mileage or public transport costs can be claimed for this role in line with Tŷ Hafan’s volunteer expenses guidance. Volunteers who wish to claim expenses must follow the agreed process and let the Volunteer Team know in advance. Receipts or proof of purchase must be provided when submitting claims.

Due to the nature of the activities and current projects, we are looking for volunteers with skills, knowledge and experience of gardening, either as a profession or as a hobby. 

Our Garden volunteers help out on a Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday morning each week

We are looking for volunteers with:

• Gardening experience, either as a profession or a hobby;
• A passion for gardening and a willingness to share skills and knowledge;
• A friendly and approachable personality;
• A good team player who can also confidently work independently;
• A sound knowledge of health and safety, with respect for yourself, others and the environment;
• A sincere understanding of the sensitive nature of volunteering in a Hospice setting.

Activities include:

• General garden maintenance including weeding, planting and watering;
• Keeping grounds clean, tidy and presentable;
• Tending to our memorial garden;
• Project work such as our forest project;
• Using small gardening tools or larger equipment such as a leaf blower;
• Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required seasonally.

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We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role. 

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.