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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Tŷ Hafan and taking the first steps to helping us make a short life, a full life.
Our current Volunteer Roles are outlined below. Please take your time in looking for a role which interests you.
Once you have found a role you like, you can apply by clicking the "fill in an application button".
If you are interested in volunteering for Tŷ Hafan but don't feel any of the below roles suit you, please get in touch with us at volunteering@tyhafan.org, as we are open to discussing and creating new roles which suit your skills and lifestyle.
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.
General Interests
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.
About the role:
This role will be based at our Tŷ Hafan charity shop, working as part of a team of volunteers assisting the Shop Manager.
Charity shop locations:
- Aberdare (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
- Abergavenny (Friday shifts available)
- Caerphilly (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
- Carmarthen (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
- 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)
General time commitment per week / month
Flexible depending on your availability
Age limit
16+
What activities would you be involved in?
- Provide great customer service with bags of enthusiasm for Tŷ Hafan
- Sort and prepare stock for the shop floor
- Keep the shelves and displays fresh and in fashion by merchandising in accordance with seasonal styles
- Use product knowledge to identify the good sellers and price items accordingly
Information on training provided:
No retail experience is necessary as full training will be given, although previous knowledge of merchandising, customer service, cash handling, up-selling and fashion trends would be useful. More important are honesty, reliability and commitment.
Benefits of volunteering
- Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community by becoming part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
- Make new friends and meet new people
- Gain new skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your CV
- Share your knowledge to help raise funds for Tŷ Hafan’s work
- 25% volunteer discount
- Have fun!
Application Information:
- You can apply by clicking the “fill in an application” button to the right of this page.
- Volunteers under the age of 18 do not require references.
- A DBS check is not required for this role.
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
About Tŷ Hafan:
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-limiting 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.
We would love to have you on our team!
Whatever time or skills you have to offer, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children, and their families, in Wales, today.
Retail Stockroom Volunteer - Adults
Would you like to volunteer in your local charity shop? This opportunity offers a variety of experiences from helping with stock, merchandising and other general activities.
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 (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
- Aberystwyth (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
- Abergavenny (Friday shifts available)
- Cwmbran (Shifts available only for Till Volunteers)
- Caerphilly (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
- 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)
About the role:
This role will be based at our Tŷ Hafan charity shop, working as part of a team of volunteers assisting the Shop Manager.
Our shops are open all week from 9am-5pm and we are entirely grateful for any time you are able to offer; whether that's 2 hours a week, a half day each week or multiple days per week.
What activities will you be involved in?
- Sorting through stock donations and seasonal stock
- Selecting good quality items to be sold on our shop floor
- Preparing stock for sale by hanging, tagging and steaming clothing
- Pricing and barcoding stock
- Assisting in replenishing and rotating stock on the shop floor
What's in it for you?
- Become part of a team and make new friends
- Engage with your community
- Learn new skills such as merchandising and quality control
- Essential work experience and life skills
- 25% volunteer discount in Ty Hafan shops
- Relevant training for the role
- Help raise funds for life-limited children
What we are looking for:
No retail experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided. More important are honesty, reliability and commitment.
Our volunteers all come from different backgrounds with varying skillsets, and each are equally vital to the work we do. We simply would not be able to continue without their diverse and valuable contributions.
Application information:
- You can apply by clicking the “fill in an application” button to the right of this page.
- 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 DBS check is not required for this role.
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.
About Tŷ Hafan:
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-limiting 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.
We would love to have you on our team!
Whatever time or skills you have to offer, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children, and their families, in Wales, today.
Till & Customer Service Volunteer - Adults
Would you like to volunteer in your local charity shop? This opportunity offers a variety of experiences from helping customers with their purchases, maximising sales for Tŷ Hafan and other general activities.
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 (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
- Aberystwyth (Thursday & Friday afternoon shift available)
- Abergavenny (Thursday & Saturday shift available)
- Cwmbran (Shifts available Monday-Sunday)
- Caerphilly (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday shifts available)
- Carmarthen (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
- Cardigan (Shifts available Wednesday Morning)
- Lampeter (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday shifts available)
- Llanelli (Shifts available Monday-Saturday)
- Neath (Monday-Friday shifts available)
- Port Talbot (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
- Porthcawl (Monday-Sunday shifts available)
- Penarth (Shifts available for Stockroom Volunteers only)
- Talbot Green (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
- Whitchurch (Monday-Saturday shifts available)
About the role:
This role will be based at our Tŷ Hafan charity, working as part of a team of volunteers assisting the Shop Manager.
Our shops are open all week and we are entirely grateful for any time you are able to offer; whether that's 2 hours a week, a half day each week or multiple days per week. Please see below for specific shift availability for this shop.
What activities will you be involved in?
- Greet our customers and donors ensuring they feel welcomed and valued in supporting our shop
- Deliver excellent standards of customer service with bags of enthusiasm for Tŷ Hafan
- Serve customers on the till processing their items and cash accurately through our tills
- When operating the till, give each customer the opportunity to enter Tŷ Hafan's weekly lottery draw
- Listen and engage with our customer and supporters passing customer feedback to manager
- Support in maintaining high standards of stock presentation on shop floor and raise any potential security risks to the shop management team
- Assist the store manager in other ad-hoc tasks as needed
- Be an excellent Ambassador for Tŷ Hafan
What's in it for you?
- Become part of a team and make new friends
- Engage with your community
- Learn new skills such as merchandising and quality control
- Essential work experience and life skills
- 25% volunteer discount in Ty Hafan shops
- Relevant training for the role
- Help raise funds for life-limited children
What we are looking for:
No retail experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided. More important are honesty, reliability and commitment.
Our volunteers all come from different backgrounds with varying skillsets, and each are equally vital to the work we do. We simply would not be able to continue without their diverse and valuable contributions.
Application information:
- You can apply by clicking the “fill in an application” button to the right of this page.
- 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 DBS check is not required for this role.
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.
About Tŷ Hafan
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-limiting 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.
We would love to have you on our team!
Whatever time or skills you have to offer, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children, and their families, in Wales, today.
Volunteer Kitchen Support
Good food is central to the care we provide, from catering for specialist dietary needs in the everyday, to special occasions such as our annual memorial event.
About the role:
This role will be based at the Ty Hafan Hospice in Sully, assisting our friendly team of kitchen staff.
The kitchen is situated immediately off the main lounge, the central hub of the Hospice, where families come together to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our talented head chef Jayne, and the rest of the team, Dave and Julia.
For our children and their families, mealtimes provide comfort, a sense of normality and a chance to socialise. Without the stress of shopping, planning and clearing up - we take the pressure off.
Please click here to download a full role description: Volunteer Kitchen Support RD
Age requirement: 18+
Time commitment: Flexible Monday-Sunday, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner time.
Application information:
- You can apply by clicking the “fill in an application” button to the right of this page.
- 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 Standard DBS check is required for this role. We cover the cost of the DBS.
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.
Crafts Volunteer
Are you creative, enthusiastic and have a passion for making things? Then we have the opportunity for you!
*Please note, while we at Tŷ Hafan pride ourselves on being inclusive of all individuals who wish to volunteer, we are unfortunately unable to support any overseas VISA sponsorships/applications at this time.
Tŷ Hafan are looking for crafty volunteers to join our Handcrafted by Tŷ Hafan project.
About the role:
You will be volunteering in our crafty workshop, assisting the Handcrafted project manager and fellow volunteers to create high quality items which will be sold on our Handcrafted by Tŷ Hafan Etsy shop. This way, you help to raise vital funds for the children and families in our care.
The role will be workshop/office based at our workshop based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, with opportunities to volunteer from home.
We are looking for people with a keen interest in:
- Sewing
- General crafting
- Knitting
- Jewellery making
- Crochet
- Any other crafting hobby or skill you have!
Benefits of volunteering:
- Meet new people and make new friends, networking with other professionals
- Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of life-limited children and their families
- Develop your professional and creative skills to boost your CV
- Professional references if required after 3 months
- Most importantly - have fun!
Application information:
- You can apply by clicking the “fill in an application” button to the right of this page.
- 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 required if you are volunteering at the workshop. We cover the cost of the 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.
About Tŷ Hafan:
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-limiting 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.
We would love to have you on our team!
Whatever time or skills you have to offer, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children, and their families, in Wales, today.
Volunteer Van Mate
Do you have one half or full day per week to spare to volunteer for a worthwhile, local cause?
Tŷ Hafan are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to help our driver with furniture collections and deliveries. Our volunteers are an extremely valuable resource, and Volunteer Van Mate's are an essential part of the retail team.
Locations:
Talbot Green / Tonyrefail
Llanelli
Vale of Glamorgan
Porthcawl / Bridgend
About the role:
We are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to join our successful team to help deliver and collect furniture. You will help our paid van driver in the lifting and moving of furniture items.
This is a physically demanding role so a level of good fitness is required.
General time commitment per week / month:
Collections/Deliveries will be on set day(s), ideally, you'll be able to commit to one full or half day per week, this is flexible.
What activities would you be involved in?
- Assisting our van driver with loading and unloading the delivery van.
- Assisting our van driver with the collection of furniture from the Llanelli area and with delivering bought furniture from the shop to our supporter's homes
- Assisting the van driver to ensure any collected donations are fit for sale and have any required safety labels.
- Assisting the van driver in ensuring as many collected donations as possible are Gift Aided
- Always maintain a high standard of customer service and strict control of the security of goods collected, transported and delivered.
Information on training provided:
No previous experience is necessary as full training, including manual handling, will be given. A good level of fitness is necessary as lifting is required.
Benefits of volunteering:
- Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community by becoming part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
- Make new friends and meet new people
- Gain new skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your CV
- Share your knowledge to help raise funds for Tŷ Hafan’s work
- Have fun!
Application info:
You can apply by clicking the “fill in an application” button to the right of this page. 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.
About Tŷ Hafan:
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-limiting 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.
We would love to have you on our team!
Whatever time or skills you have to offer, you can make a difference to the lives of life-limited children, and their families, in Wales, today.
