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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.
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Our Current Roles:
Volunteer Retail Assistant - Under 18
Are you over the age of 16 and would love the opportunity to volunteer in your local community?
This role offers a variety of different experiences, including learning how to merchandise and price items, interacting with individuals from all different backgrounds, and opportunities for work experience/skills growth.
We would love to have you on our team!
This opportunity offers a variety of experiences from helping with stock, merchandising and other general activities.
Whatever time or skills you have to donate, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children and their families in Wales, today.
About the role:
This role will be based at your local Tŷ Hafan charity shop, working as part of a team of volunteers assisting the Shop Manager.
Our shops are open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and we are entirely grateful for any time you are able to donate; whether that's 2 hours a week, a half day each week or multiple days per week.
Funds raised in our shops go directly towards caring for the entire family, from complimentary therapy treatments for children, to respite care for families, to sibling support activities & experiences. By volunteering, you directly help us to raise vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families.
If you think you may be ready to join the Tŷ Hafan family and start making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with life-shortening conditions, and their families, please click here to view a full role description or here to fill in an application form.
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 are unable to support any overseas VISA sponsorships/applications.
Shop areas:
Aberdare (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
Aberystwyth (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
Cwmbran (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
Carmarthen (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
Cardigan (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
Lampeter (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
Llanelli (Shifts available Monday-Friday)
Neath (Monday-Friday shifts available)
Port Talbot (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday-Sunday shifts available)
Porthcawl (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
Penarth (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
Talbot Green (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
Whitchurch (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
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.
Hospice Maintenance Volunteer
Maintenance Volunteers provide vital assistance, helping us to maintain our Hospice and Head Office buildings and surrounding grounds, internally and externally, for the benefit of the children and families who utilize our services.
Whatever time or skills you have to donate, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children and their families in Wales, today.
• Minimum age requirement: 18
• Location: Ty Hafan, Hayes Road, Sully, Penarth, CF64 5XX
• Hours: Flexible (min 4 per week, Mon-Fri)
The purpose of this role
This role will be based at Tŷ Hafan’s Children's Hospice in Sully, assisting the facilities team with maintenance related tasks.
What activities will you be involved in?
*Certain tasks will suit volunteers’ likes, dislikes and strengths and this will be taken into account when allocating tasks.
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• Internal and external painting
• Clearing footpaths
• Minor cosmetic repairs
• Water fountain maintenance
• Cobweb and rubbish removal
• Assisting our team of volunteer gardeners with tasks such as pruning and weeding
• Supporting any other general D.I.Y and maintenance tasks
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All tasks will be issued under instruction from the facilities department and full support is povided.
What skills will I need?
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work safely and to not endanger yourself or others and maintain a safe working environment
• Interest or experience (professional or hobby) in DIY/maintenance related tasks
Information on training provided
• Full induction provided by our volunteering and facilities departments
• Health and safety training
• Support and guidance from the facilities team
• Regular volunteer meetings
Benefit of volunteering
• Become part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
• Meet new people and make new friend
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience or share yours to benefit Tŷ Hafans goal
• Have fun!
How to apply
Please click here to fill in an application form.
You will be asked to provide details of two referees and an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.
