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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

Ad-Hoc Events

Upcoming Events:

Can you give an hour or two in your local supermarket to help us reach our target of raising £75,000 this Christmas to support our bereavement services? 
We will be in various supermarkets over the month of October collecting in store, so if you can give an hour to help, then please let us know!  Alternatively if you'd like to organise your own collection then we can support you with buckets, stickers and t-shirts.  We currently need help at the following stores/dates:
 
  • Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October - Morrisons Bargoed & Morrisons Newport Road
  • Saturday 12 October - Morrisons Ebbw Vale
  • Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October - Morrisons Cardiff Bay & Morrisons Barry
  • Sunday 17 November - Morrisons Llanelli
  • Friday 22 November - Utilita Arena, Cardiff (6pm - 8pm The Courteneers concert

To sign up, please contact Claire by emailing claire.horrex@tyhafan.org or calling 02920 532268.

Gift Wrapping at Cwmbran Shopping Centre

Every Wednesday and Saturday throughout December, we will be gift wrapping presents for members of the public in exchange for donations at the Cwmbran Shopping Centre.  Are you an elf-taught gift wrapper?  Can you make anything look tree-mendous?  Then we need you!  If you can help then let us know and we'll sign you up and give you a round of Santa-plaus (sorry last one!)
 

To sign up, please contact Claire by emailing claire.horrex@tyhafan.org or calling 02920 532268.

 
Trago Mills, Merthyr Tydfil
 
Ty Hafan have started working with Trago Mills and we have been offered an opportunity as part of the partnership to bucket collect on the 25th November and the 8th and 14th of December.
 
We are looking for several volunteers to help collect funds in the day, either in front of their story board or behind the tills. 
 

To sign up, please contact sorrel.mayo@tyhafan.org or call 029 2053 2172

Ty Hafan Led Events:

If you are interested in helping out at any of these ad-hoc events, please submit your interest by emailing jodana.weekley@tyhafan.org. 

Date

Time

Event

Location

Volunteer Roles

Additional Information

25th October 2024

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Ty Hafan Dark Run

Caldicot Castle

Welcome hosts

Route Marshals

Free Parking available
Refreshment van on site (coffee & cakes)

26th October 2024

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Ty Hafan Dark Run

Cyfarthfa Castle

Welcome hosts

Route Marshals

Free Parking available

Café open on site

2nd November 2024

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Ty Hafan Dark Run

National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthen

Welcome hosts

Route Marshals

Free Parking available

Café open on site

1st December 2024

12:30pm – 5:00pm

5:30pm – 11:00pm

Ty Hafan Christmas Concert 2025

Hoddinott Hall, WMC, Cardiff Bay

Backstage support

Front of house support

Please note we are holding a matinee and evening performance

20th February

5:30pm – 11:30pm

Ty Hafan Quiz

Depot, Cardiff

Welcome Hosts

Team hosts – allocated 5 tables to support and collect scores

Due to the autumn internationals, the quiz has been moved from November to February.

Parking available on site

Street food and bar open on site

9th March 2025

4:30pm – 8:30pm

Firewalk

Cardiff City Stadium

Welcome Hosts

Registration

Free parking on site
Refreshments available

 

Events Volunteer

Do you love meeting new people and making a difference in your community? Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your time or use your skills and talents? If so, you might be the perfect person for our Events Volunteer Role!

As a charity, Tŷ Hafan organizes 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.

These events attract thousands of people who want to support our cause, but we also need people who can help us behind the scenes to make them happen! That's where you come in..

By volunteering at an event, whether as a one-off or more regularly, you'll help us raise essential funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families. You'll be making a huge difference.

Quick link to application form


Considerations:

Age Limit: 16+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

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


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

•  Event set up

•  Event registration

•  Bag drop/stall cover

•  Encourage, cheer on and motivate event participants

Marshalling

•  Handing out medals

•  Bucket collections

•  Support staff to deliver a safe event


 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. 

What skills will you need?  

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


Here's what you can expect from our training program:

The Tŷ Hafan team will give you all the information you need and help you get ready for the event. You will also receive a warm welcome and ongoing support on the day of the event.


The benefits of volunteering  at an event:

•  You can meet new people and expand your network of contacts and friends

•  You will make a positive difference in your community and support an amazing cause 

•  You will learn new skills and gain valuable experience that can boost your CV and career prospects

•  You can boost your personal growth and development

•  You can improve your health and well-being

•  You will gain free entry to many events

•  You will have a fun day out and enjoy yourself!

•  Commitment is flexible


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.

A DBS check is not required for this role.

We'll keep you posted on all the exciting events that you can be a part of. Just check your emails and sign up for the ones that interest you.

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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