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

Wales Air Ambulance relies on volunteers to support its lifesaving services.

Volunteer roles include:

• Community Fundraising: Assisting with events and collections to raise funds.
• Retail Support: Helping in charity shops and managing donations.
• Corporate Volunteering: Engaging with businesses to promote the charity's work.
• Event Assistance: Supporting at various events and activities organized by the charity.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find out what goes on behind the scenes at the Sanctuary? Well here's your chance! Learn about life at the sanctuary and the animals that you will meet from the people that really know – Our keepers.  Get stuck into food preparation, feeding and even mucking out! Best of all spend time with some of the world's most exotic animals.

Support Members
These volunteers assist with administrative tasks, fundraising, and community engagement. Support roles are flexible and require a commitment of as much time as you can offer.

Operational Rescue Members
This role involves active participation in search and rescue missions. Candidates should have: A good level of fitness Ability to follow instructions Strong teamwork and communication skills Availability to attend intensive training sessions  Training includes weekly sessions on Monday nights and full weekend training in the Brecon Beacons. Basic training can take 12 weeks, with advanced training extending up to 24 months, depending on individual progress

Would you like to help children understand the value of money?  You will gain experience of working within a school environment, pupils will earn the value of saving and will benefit from your skills and enthusiasm.  Volunteering is a rewarding experience and it's great to do something that will benefit you, young people and the community.

Community Car Scheme Driver Join the volunteer-run Community Car Scheme, which offers affordable transportation for local residents to medical appointments and other essential services. Drivers must be over 18 and possess a valid driving license. This role requires commitment and reliability.

Furniture Upcycler. Do you love to upcycle? Ystrad Recycling are looking for volunteers to upcycle and transform items of furniture that would benefit from some TLC to create a unique piece of furniture. This will include cleaning, painting and making small repairs if required.

Volunteer Gardener. Are you interested or have experience in gardening? We have our own Community Garden at Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre and are looking for some volunteers to come and help us. We have lots of vegetables and herbs. You can work at your own pace and learn new skills depending on your interest. No experience required.

A PAT tester is required to test all electrical items that have been donated to Ystrad Recycling for re-sale.

YVC Shed. A safe place where people of all ages can come together to work on projects such as repairing and upcycling furniture and repairing and maintenance of electrical items. All inclusive.

A Library Assistant Volunteer is needed to offer a friendly welcome to all members of the community using the library.  Assist customers to locate books, talking books and DVDs. Assist customers with using the self service equipment Shelve stock and keep the library in a safe, tidy and attractive condition  Refer customers who need further information or support to library staff  

Ystradgynlais Rugby Club are looking for committee members to join the Board with specific skills, to assist with own future planning and survival of the club.

Trustees are needed to help ensure the organisation complies with legal and regulatory requirements and ensuring that the organisation is run within the objects, powers and procedures set out in its governing document. Trustees are expected to exercise their duty of care by pursuing sound business practices in running the organisation and to act prudently by ensuring the organisation’s continuing solvency by making best use of its assets and managing risks. Trustees come from all walks of life and bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the table.

Welsh Translator. We are looking for a volunteer to translate our Facebook and Twitter posts etc, into Welsh.

Volunteer Cafe Assistant is required to assist the cafe team. You will be required to serve customers, ensure tables and surrounding area are clean and tidy, take orders, operate the till and handle money also to undertake any other tasks required. 

New members are required to help out at coffee mornings every Friday and/or to act as ushers for events.  Gardeners are needed to help with tidying the grounds, sweeping up leaves, weeding and tidying the area around the Welfare Hall.

They are looking for more volunteers to help with the following

Luncheon Club - Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday & Fridays 9 till 2
Mother & Toddler Group - Tuesdays 9.30 till 12
Cafe Assistants - Monday to Saturdays 8.30 till 3.30 Home Meal Delivery Service – Monday – Friday 9am till 2pm
Minibus Driver -You will be required to transport people from Ystradowen and the surrounding area to and from the Community Centre. Also drive community groups to various local locations as and when required. You will need a full clean driving licence including category D1. MiDAS trained desirable but not essential. Manual Handling & First Aid training desirable but not essential as can be provided.