Head Office & Community


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 roles 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 "fill in an application" button within the role description.

If you’d rather speak to someone from our Volunteering Team before completing the form, you can call 02920 532 254 for an informal chat or send us an email volunteering@tyhafan.org


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

 

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Head Office/Community Roles

Ad-Hoc Events

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

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

           
           
           

 

Community Champion

Make a real difference to children in Wales with a life-shortening condition by becoming a Community Champion today!

Our Community Champions are an extension of our Fundraising team and act as representatives of Tŷ Hafan within their local community.

They are passionate about their cause and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others.

Supported by your local Regional Fundraiser, you will help us with various fundraising activities depending on your skills and confidence.

You will receive a full induction and ongoing training, as well as opportunities to meet other volunteers and have fun throughout the year.

We can't wait to welcome you!

Click here to view a full role description


Considerations:

Age requirement: 18+

Time commitment: Varied based on what you are able to do, but ideally, we would be looking for you to support for at least one day a month

Location: Across your local area


Activities include:

• Collecting and servicing donation boxes in your area and finding new places to place them;

• Attending cheque presentations and giving talks about our work to local groups or schools;

• Helping out at bucket collections and other fundraising events throughout the year;

• Spreading the word about Tŷ Hafan's campaigns and events to your friends, family and contacts; 

• Sharing your passion for what we do with your community.

Desirable skills:
• Able to speak Welsh (not essential for all volunteers, but we welcome Welsh speakers);
• Confident and comfortable speaking in public;
• Familiar with using social media.


Ready to apply?

Click here to fill in an application form on your laptop/pc
Click here to complete an application form on your mobile phone/tablet


This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not 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.

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.

Click here to view a full role description


Considerations:

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

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


Activities 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


Ready to apply?

Click here to fill in an application form on your laptop/pc
Click here to complete an application form on your mobile phone/tablet


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.

Don't see a role you're interested in? Click here!

If you don't see a role that fits your skills or interests, don't worry!

We encourage you to fill out an application form and let us know what you would like to do and which area of the charity you are interested in.

Whether it's Marketing, I.T., Fundraising, Administration, or any other area, we would love to hear from you. 

You can fill in the application form here

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