Tŷ Hafan - the Hospice for Children in Wales


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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Tŷ Hafan and taking the first steps in helping us to make a short life, a full life.

Our current Volunteer Vacancies are outlined below. There is a huge range of ways you can volunteer for Tŷ Hafan, and it really doesn’t matter how much time you give. Every hour is precious and gratefully received.

Once you have found a role you like the sound of, you can apply by clicking the title of the general interest and then click the "fill in an application" button.

If you are interested in volunteering for Tŷ Hafan but the role you would like to do is not listed below, please get in touch with us at volunteering@tyhafan.org
We are open to discussing and creating new roles which suit you, your skills and/or experience. 


Overseas Applications

Please note, while we at Tŷ Hafan pride ourselves on being inclusive of all individuals who wish to volunteer, we are not currently a sponsor license holder so we are not able to support any overseas VISA applications.


Useful Links

Ty Hafan's Volunteer Handbook

Volunteering FAQs - Ty Hafan

 

Head Office/Community Roles

Volunteer Administrator/Receptionist

Ty Hafan: Dad's group tackling tragedy and mountains together - BBC News

Are you friendly, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference? 
We're on the lookout for volunteers to join our Reception Team!
As a reception/admin volunteer, you'll be the welcoming face of Tŷ Hafan, tackling a variety of exciting admin tasks and projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable office experience or to share your existing skills, all whilst supporting an important cause.

Location: Ty Hafan Children's Hospice, Hayes Road, Sully, CF64 5XX
Hours: Our office opening hours are 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Our facilities team will discuss what shifts we have available.
Age requirement: 18+
Background checks: 2 references and a basic DBS check

As a volunteer, you will be involved in various activities depending on your skills and experience, these include:
• Photocopying and printing documents
• Supporting with reception cover and be the first point of contact for visitors
• Respond to emails and answering calls
• Ad-hoc project work/administration tasks
Every day brings new challenges and opportunities! 

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Become Part of Our Team: Experience the camaraderie that comes with being part of the Tŷ Hafan team.

Meet New People and expand your social circle.

Give Back to the Community: Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a meaningful cause.

Develop Key Skills: Enhance your communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities by interacting with a diverse range of visitors and staff.

Boost Your CV: Gain a professional reference after 3 months, giving your CV a significant boost.

Build Confidence: Challenge yourself, gain new experiences, and receive valuable feedback and recognition for your efforts.

Have Fun: Enjoy yourself, feel good about helping others, and make every day rewarding!


Training requirements:

Mandatory e-learning to include Safeguarding, Data Protection, Keeping Yourself Safe and Looking After Others.

In-person training to include GDPR and Fire Safety.


Are you ready to join us as a volunteer?
Just click the “Fill in an application” button on the top of this page and complete a simple form.
We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and a Basic 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.
We can't wait to welcome you to the team!

Click here to fill in an application form


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


Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.

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