As a Gardening Volunteer in family homes, you can help make a real impact on the lives of families with children facing complex health challenges and a shortened life.

Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to play and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of these families.

Our Gardening Volunteer role supports numerous Tŷ Hafan families who find it difficult to clear and maintain their gardens or outdoor spaces, alongside providing around the clock care for their child or young person.

Often, once the space has been cleared, the task becomes more manageable and less daunting, giving families the breathing space they need to maintain the area by themselves.

Considerations:

Age requirement: 21+

Location: Across South & West Wales

Time commitment: flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate your personal schedule. The support plans designed for referred families are typically structured to span a period of six weeks.

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for volunteers with some skills, experience and knowledge of gardening, either as a profession or as a hobby.

DBS check, references and induction/training course required before starting. Details of which can be found below.

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

•Mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, and pruning shrubs/trees

•Disposal of garden waste

•Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds

•General tidy up of outdoor spaces

•Other ad-hoc gardening tasks on a seasonal basis

 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. 

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

•A comprehensive introduction to Tŷ Hafan and your role, to include an in-person Induction and Training Programme as well as additional e-learning;

•A friendly and supportive team to assist you with any queries or concerns through regular and ongoing meetings;

•Other role and organisation specific training;

The benefits of becoming a Volunteer Gardener in Family Homes:

•Make a positive difference in the lives of children with life-shortening conditions and their families, by creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for them to enjoy;

•Attend Volunteer Celebration Events throughout the year;

•Meet new people and join a friendly community of volunteers, passionate about helping others;

•Develop your existing gardening skills and knowledge;

•Expenses will be provided following discussion about the role.

Are you ready to join us as a volunteer?

Just click the “Fill in an application” button to complete a simple form.

We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Once we have reviewed your application form, we will be in touch for an informal discussion to ensure this role is right for you, before we progress.

Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing your DBS, once your application is successful.

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.

Joining this role means you'll be at the heart of providing essential support to families facing the unimaginable; caring for their child who's life will be short. Many families in Wales are unfortunately facing this challenge alone, without support from others.

As a Practical Family Support Volunteer for Tŷ Hafan, you will assist families in need with various light tasks such as cleaning, tidying up and laundry.

Your contribution will go beyond housekeeping; it's about taking some of the pressure off and giving families the breathing space they need to spend more precious time together.

 This role offers the satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive impact on families with a child with a life-shortening condition, by helping them create a tidy, clean and safe home environment that reduces their daily stress and worries.

Most importantly, you will be helping us to ensure that no family faces this challenge, alone.

Considerations:

Age requirement: 21+

Location: Across South & West Wales

Time commitment: flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate your personal schedule. The support plans designed for referred families are typically structured to span a period of six weeks.

You would need to be able to travel back and forth to family homes

DBS check, references and induction/training course required before starting. Details of which can be found below.

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

Activities include helping families with light housekeeping tasks such as; cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and laundry, giving them the space they need to be there for their child who needs them.

 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. 

We are looking for volunteers who:

•Are able to empathize with the families you are helping and show them kindness and respect

•Are reliable and flexible and committed to volunteering on a longer term basis

•Will follow our health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures and report any issues or concerns to the Family Support Volunteer Manager.

•Are respectful of the privacy, preferences and needs of the families you are supporting

•Are polite and friendly 

•Are able to adapt to different situations and challenges

•Enjoy making a difference in the lives of others

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

•A comprehensive introduction to Tŷ Hafan and your role, to include an in-person Induction and Training Programme as well as additional e-learning;

•A friendly and supportive team to assist you with any queries or concerns through regular and ongoing meetings;

•Other role and organisation specific training;

The benefits of becoming a Volunteer Gardener in Family Homes:

•Make a positive difference in the lives of children with life-shortening conditions and their families, by creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for them to enjoy;

•Attend Volunteer Celebration Events throughout the year;

•Meet new people and join a friendly community of volunteers, passionate about helping others;

•Expenses will be provided following discussion about the role.

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.

We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Once we have viewed your application form, we will be in touch for an informal discussion to ensure this role is right for you, before we progress.

Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing your DBS, once your application is successful 

We can't wait to welcome you to the team!

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.

Upcoming Events:

• 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.

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

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. 

Are you looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in your community? Do you want to gain valuable skills and experience in the retail sector? If so, you might be interested in volunteering at one of our charity shops as part of your Duke of Edinburgh Award or Welsh Baccalaureate.

Our shops operate Monday-Saturday/Sunday, 9am-4:45pm and we appreciate any time you can spare; whether it's a few hours a week, a half day each week or several days per week.

This opportunity is a great way to develop new skills and enjoy yourself at the same time.

Our shops generate funds that directly support the whole family, from therapeutic services for children, to emotional and practical support for families, to sibling support activities & experiences.

By volunteering, you directly help us to raise essential funds for the children and families in our care.

Click here to fill in an application form

Considerations:

Age requirements: 16+

Locations: Your local Tŷ Hafan shop (areas listed below)

Time commitment: Varied based on what you are able to do and the requirements of your award

About Tŷ Hafan:

Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.

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. Through life, death and beyond.

“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, when they need it.”

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

• Sorting and pricing donations according to our guidelines (or your own knowledge if applicable)

• Preparing items for sale, such as steaming, ironing, tagging and labeling

• Moving items from the stockroom to the shop floor

• Keeping the stockroom clean and safe of any hazards

• Following our health and safety procedures

• Working as part of a friendly team

What type of person are we looking for?

You will be:

• Reliable and punctual

• Have good communication skills and attention to detail

• Able to work independently, as part of a team and follow instructions

• Interested in retail and charity work

• Willing to learn new skills and take on new challenges

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

• A flexible schedule that suits your availability

• Learn about our purpose, vision, values and policies

• Learn how to handle, store and dispose of donated goods safely and hygienically

• Learn how to assist customers and answer queries

• Learn how charity shops operate and gain valuable retail knowledge

The benefits of becoming a Retail Stockroom Volunteer

• You can gain valuable work experience in a retail environment

• You can develop your customer service, teamwork and organizational skills

• You will support a good cause and help your local community

• You can meet new people and make new friends

• You will receive training and feedback from staff and managers 

• Most importantly - you will have fun, enjoy yourself and feel good about helping others! 

Shop areas:

Abergavenny

Barry High Street

Caerphilly

Cardigan

Carmarthen

Cwmbran

Cowbridge

Lampeter 

Llanelli 

Neath

Port Talbot

Porthcawl 

Penarth

Talbot Green 

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.

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.