We are looking for enthusiastic and green fingered volunteers to help us maintain our new idyllic memorial garden in the Knap, Barry. 

About the volunteering role

This role will be based at our new plot of land in the Knap, Barry, assisting fellow volunteers with seasonal gardening tasks throughout the year. Some tasks are physically demanding and require a level of manual dexterity. Tools will be provided but please feel free to bring along your own gardening tools and equipment.

Minimum age requirement: 18

Location: Lakeside, The Knap, Barry, CF62 6YU 

Time commitment: Flexible around your availability

What activities would you be involved in?

• Pruning
• Weeding
• Planting
• Watering
• General garden maintenance
• Keeping grounds clean, tidy and presentable
• Using small gardening tools or larger equipment such as a leaf blower
• Minor painting
• Fundraising for tools and plants
• Taking donations of tools/plants from friends, relatives and the wider community i.e. Facebook marketplace

What skills will I need?

• A warm and friendly disposition
• 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

Information on training provided

• Full induction
• Manual Handling training
• Health and safety training
• Support and guidance from the wider team

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

You will be asked to complete an application form upon joining and provide details of two referees ( 1 professional & 1 character)

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

Volunteer Retail Van Mate

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.

Tŷ Hafan are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to help our driver with stock deliveries and collections to and from our shops. Our volunteers are an extremely valuable resource, and the Volunteer Van Mate is an essential part of the Retail team.

This is a physically demanding role, so a level of good fitness is required. 

About us

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-shortening 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.  

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.

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.”

          • Minimum age requirement: 18

        • Location: Pick up and drop off from our Head Office in Sully

        • Hours: Ideally, you'll be able to commit to one full or half day per week

The purpose of this role

We are looking for a Volunteer Van Mate to join our successful team, assisting our paid Retail van driver to move stock donations around our network of 18 shops. 

Activities you will be involved in:

• Lifting & moving of stock donations from/to our shops & the Retail van – this includes bags and boxes of clothing, books, toys and bric a brac
• Helping to load the van safely
• Helping our shop teams to receive and store the donations safely in their stock rooms

What skills will I need?

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions
• A good level of fitness is necessary as lifting is required

Information on training provided

• No previous experience is necessary as full training, including manual handling, will be given
• Regular volunteer meetings

Benefits of volunteering:

• Become part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community and helping to make a difference
• Sharing/gaining new skills, knowledge and experience to help Tŷ Hafan achieve their goal
• Opportunity to enhance your CV
• Most importantly - have fun!

Application information:

You can apply by clicking the “apply now” button below. 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.

Events Volunteers

Age Limit: 17+

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

Make a real difference to children in Wales with a life-shortening condition by becoming an Events Volunteer, today!

About the role:

As a charity, Tŷ Hafan runs 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.

Every year, thousands of people participate in these events, but we need people behind the scenes to make them a success! That’s where you come in..

You’ll support us in raising vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions, and their families, by volunteering at an event whether on a one-off or regular basis. Either way, you’ll be making a huge difference.

Potential activities you could get involved in (depending on preference/experience/skill)  

• Event set up
• Event registration
• Bag drop/stall cover
• Inspire, cheer on and motivate event participants
• Marshalling
• Handing out medals
• Bucket collections
• Support staff to deliver a safe event

What skills will you need?  

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

Information on training provided:  

You will be fully briefed by the Tŷ Hafan team and a full induction and support will be provided in the lead up and on the day of the event.

Benefits of Volunteering   

• Meet new people and make new friends
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
• Gain new skills, knowledge and experience
• Free entry to many events
• Fun days out
• Flexible commitment

How to apply:

The first step is to fill in an application form. You can do so by clicking the “Fill in an application” button on the top of this page.

You will be regularly updated about upcoming events via email, where you can then register your interest in volunteering at a particular event.

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

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)

Abergavenny (Monday-Saturday shifts available)

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)

Cowbridge (Shifts available for Till Volunteers)

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.

About the role:

This role will take place 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 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.

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 (Thursday PM shift available)
Aberystwyth (Thursday & Friday afternoon shift available)
Cwmbran (Shifts available Monday-Sunday)
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)

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.