PTHB welcomes volunteers across Powys, including at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital.

Volunteering roles may include:

• Hospital Support Volunteers: Assisting with patient comfort and non-clinical tasks.
• End-of-Life Companions: Providing companionship to patients in community hospitals.
• Patient Council Members: Representing patient perspectives to improve services.
• Digital Support Volunteers: Helping with technology access in libraries and community settings.
• Public Rights of Way Volunteers: Maintaining footpaths and green spaces  

Volunteers are required in the summer months to help keep rescue rabbits cool and clean. You will be required to help with washing down enclosures, sweeping out plus much more.

Call Companions. You will be required to make regular telephone calls to older people to provide a lifeline of friendship for older people. The regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world which they have become isolated.

Telephone Group Facilitator (RNIB Cymru)

Telephone Group Facilitators bring blind and partially sighted people together over the phone to share experiences, build friendships, and reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation. By hosting and supporting group conversations, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming space for people to connect. Host regular group telephone sessions (frequency agreed in advance) Welcome participants and encourage everyone to take part in conversations Help maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment Support the group in sharing experiences, stories, and interests Report any concerns or feedback to RNIB staff to ensure good safeguarding and service quality 1 Hours per Week

RVS volunteers in Powys engage in various community support activities, including:

• Lunch Clubs & Social Groups: Assisting with meal preparation, serving, and facilitating social interactions for older adults.
• Transport Services: Providing transportation for individuals to medical appointments or community events.
• Home Library Service: Delivering books and other media to individuals who are housebound.
• Telephone Befriending: Offering companionship through regular phone calls to reduce isolation.
• Dementia Support: Helping individuals with dementia and their families through structured activities and support groups. These roles are designed to be flexible, accommodating various schedules and availability.

SNAP Cymru offers various volunteer opportunities to suit different skills and time commitments. Some of the roles include: Children & Carer’s Grants and Benefits Advisor: Assist families in understanding and accessing grants and benefits, providing practical support and guidance. Independent Parental Support: Offer specific information, advice, and support to children and families, helping them navigate challenges related to additional learning needs. School and Community Link Volunteers: Provide schools and communities with information about SNAP Cymru and other services, helping to raise awareness and build connections. Project Support: Offer practical support to staff, such as administration, distributing information, and fundraising.

Volunteers with St John Ambulance Cymru play a vital role in supporting their community. Whether delivering first aid at public events, helping to train local people in life-saving skills, or supporting young cadets, each role contributes to keeping Ystradgynlais and the surrounding area safe and resilient. Provide first aid cover at local events (e.g. sports fixtures, community gatherings, concerts) Support the training and development of young people through St John programmes (Badgers and Cadets) Help deliver first aid awareness and training sessions to the public Work as part of a team to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations Promote the values of St John Ambulance Cymru within the community

The British Red Cross shop in Ystradgynlais requires volunteers. Typical volunteering tasks include: Serving customers, sorting donated items and creating eye-catching displays.

You will help maintain and enhance local wildlife habitats, support biodiversity, and contribute to the conservation of South & West Wales’ natural heritage by carrying out habitat management tasks such as scrub clearance, hedge-laying, coppicing, and pond maintenance, maintaining paths, footbridges, steps, and fences, managing meadows, woodlands, and wetlands, conducting species surveys, assisting with community and educational events, and working safely under the guidance of staff and site supervisors. 

Ambassador Volunteers are needed to help out at Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea Museum and the Waterfront Museum in Swansea. Volunteers will be required to dress up as a Victorian Explorers and guiding school children between the theatre and the museum. One training day in Neath, overview of the show and volunteer roles. Training July- August 2019, 1st show will be on 5th September.

A Childcare Worker Volunteer is needed to help with additional relief for childcare workers to cover increased demand. Hours vary from week to week.  The role is based around encouraging and supporting the highest levels of childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 14 years of age, ensuring each child is treated as an individual and that their development needs are met on an ongoing basis. To offer diverse, safe stimulating and creative play and learning environment fostering positive language and role models that promotes and upholds Tiddlywink's equal opportunity policies. A DBS check will be undertaken.

Ty Mawr are looking for assistance outdoors to help out with tidying the grounds, sweeping up leaves, weeding and tidying the drive.