Make a real difference to children in Wales with a life-shortening condition by becoming a Community Engagement Volunteer today!

About the role:

Our Community Engagement Volunteers are an extension of our Fundraising team and act as champions for Tŷ Hafan within their local community. Supported by your local Regional Fundraiser, you will help us across a range of fundraising activities depending on how comfortable and confident you are. A full induction and ongoing training will be provided as well as opportunities to attend team meetings and social events throughout the year. We look forward to hearing from you.   

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 day a month.

Potential activities you would be involved in (depending on preference/experience/skill)  

• Helping to service collection boxes in your local area and identifying new venues for support  
• Attending cheque presentations and giving talks about our work to local groups or schools in your area   
• Support with volunteering at various bucket collections throughout the year.  
• Support with volunteering at specific Tŷ Hafan events in your area  
• Promote Tŷ Hafan’s fundraising campaigns and events to your own networks.

To view a full role description please click here 

How to apply: Please follow this link to apply and don’t hesitate to contact us on 02920 532 255 or email supportercare@tyhafan.org should you have any questions about the role.   

Volunteer Retail Van Mate

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.

Tŷ Hafan are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to help our driver with stock deliveries and collections to and from our shops. Our volunteers are an extremely valuable resource, and the Volunteer Van Mate is an essential part of the Retail team.

This is a physically demanding role, so a level of good fitness is required. 

About us

Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan. We provide comfort, care and fun to children with life-shortening conditions, whilst supporting their families and helping them to make a short life, a full life; creating precious memories and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.  

Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services for Tŷ Hafan, said: “When families are told that their child’s life is going to be short, their whole world changes. It changes again when they realise they must consider end of life care, and again, when they finally lose their child.

Tŷ Hafan is there to provide endless support to families from the moment their world changes.

We can’t give a family more time, but Tŷ Hafan can make sure those families who find themselves facing a nightmare such as those faced by families in our care, have the time and the support they need.”

          • Minimum age requirement: 18

        • Location: Pick up and drop off from our Head Office in Sully

        • Hours: Ideally, you'll be able to commit to one full or half day per week

The purpose of this role

We are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to join our successful team, assisting our paid Retail van driver to move stock donations around our network of 18 shops. 

Activities you will be involved in:

• Lifting & moving of stock donations from/to our shops & the Retail van – this includes bags and boxes of clothing, books, toys and bric a brac
• Helping to load the van safely
• Helping our shop teams to receive and store the donations safely in their stock rooms

What skills will I need?

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions
• A good level of fitness is necessary as lifting is required

Information on training provided

• No previous experience is necessary as full training, including manual handling, will be given
• Regular volunteer meetings

Benefits of volunteering:

• Become part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community and helping to make a difference
• Sharing/gaining new skills, knowledge and experience to help Tŷ Hafan achieve their goal
• Opportunity to enhance your CV
• Most importantly - have fun!

Application information:

You can apply by clicking the “apply now” button below. You will be asked to complete a volunteer application form and provide two references.

If you are unable to provide references for any reason, please do not be discouraged from applying. Just pop us a message and we will be able to help.

A Basic DBS check is also required for this role. We cover the cost of a DBS check.

If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to email volunteering@tyhafan.org

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

Events Volunteers

Age Limit: 17+

Time Commitment: One off, long term, flexible, hours vary with each event

Make a real difference to children in Wales with a life-shortening condition by becoming an Events Volunteer, today!

About the role:

As a charity, Tŷ Hafan runs many fundraising events throughout the year and we are also represented at wider fundraising events across our communities. These events include our very own Family Fun Day, sporting events, community bucket collections in exciting venues, and much more.

Every year, thousands of people participate in these events, but we need people behind the scenes to make them a success! That’s where you come in..

You’ll support us in raising vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions, and their families, by volunteering at an event whether on a one-off or regular basis. Either way, you’ll be making a huge difference.

Potential activities you could get involved in (depending on preference/experience/skill)  

• Event set up
• Event registration
• Bag drop/stall cover
• Inspire, cheer on and motivate event participants
• Marshalling
• Handing out medals
• Bucket collections
• Support staff to deliver a safe event

What skills will you need?  

This role will suit someone who is friendly, approachable enthusiastic and works well as part of a team.

Information on training provided:  

You will be fully briefed by the Tŷ Hafan team and a full induction and support will be provided in the lead up and on the day of the event.

Benefits of Volunteering   

• Meet new people and make new friends
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
• Gain new skills, knowledge and experience
• Free entry to many events
• Fun days out
• Flexible commitment

How to apply:

The first step is to fill in an application form. You can do so by clicking the “Fill in an application” button on the top of this page.

You will be regularly updated about upcoming events via email, where you can then register your interest in volunteering at a particular event.

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