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.

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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Considerations

• Minimum age requirement: 18

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

• Hours: Flexible (min 4 per week, Mon-Fri)

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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. 

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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

• 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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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

 

Are you creative, enthusiastic and have a passion for making things? Then we have the opportunity for you.

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About the role:

You will be volunteering in our unique crafty workshop, assisting the Handcrafted project manager, Penny, and fellow talented volunteers to create high quality items for sale on our Handcrafted by Tŷ Hafan Etsy shop. This way, you directly help us to raise vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families.

Funds raised from sales go towards caring for the entire family. From complimentary therapy treatments for children, to respite care for families, to sibling support activities & experiences.  

• The role will be workshop/office based at our HQ in Sully
• Ideally you will be able commit to 3 hours a week;
• Have sewing skill - hand or on a machine, embroidery;
• Have a love of upcycling and craft;
• Are available either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 09.30 and 5pm;
• And have an interest in running Handcrafted pop-up shops at events in the local community (optional).

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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 fill in an application form.

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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. 

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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.