Volunteering

DECEMBER 2014 VOLUNTEER CE NTRE Gwynedd 01286 672 626 / 01341 422 575

The second session of Overcoming the Barriers was through each held on October the 22nd.This time the session was other about the held at the Gwynedd Volunteer Centre at Dolgel- diverse array of volunteering opportunities available lau.The main purpose of the sessions is to act as a to them and that there is a suitable opportunity for resource to strengthen the element of working to- each of them once they have had guidance from the gether between the Gwynedd Volunteer Centre and Volunteer Centre. the Job Centre, with the aim of being able to assist individuals out of work to recognise the value of vol- unteering in their pathway looking for work. Firstly Together with this it also opens doors to individuals the job centre encourage the people out of work to through encouraging them to try and look and think attend these sessions.The Volunteer Centre then ar- outside the circle that they are accustomed to when range the sessions in different location’s, where in a looking for work.It was a pleasure to welcome two relaxed atmosphere under the leadership of the of the officers from the job centre to the recent ses- Gwynedd Volunteer Centre the individuals are led sion. It is our aim to continue with these sessions through the process required before volunteer- since everyone benefit in some way or other and ing.This is an opportunity to enable them to learn that has to be a step in the right direction.

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YOUNG PEOPLE

Recent events funded by GwirVol . Youth Led Grant:

Llanberis Youth Club Bonfire Penygroes Christmas Fair Night A huge congratulations to the group of A group of young volunteers from young people involved in organising the youth club arranged a fireworks Christmas Fair in Penygroes on the th night for their local on the 6 29th of November. The memorial hall of November. Local band Swnami played in was decorated beautifully with a local the hall and food and drink was served. brass band playing Christmas music, Go to www.volunteering- There was a bouncy castle and a donkey rides for young children and a .net to look for the mesmerizing fireworks display too. The latest volunteering oppor- Santa’s Grotto. There was also a BBQ evening was a roaring success, hundreds tunities! of local residents came over to the and much more. Well done to them all! Memorial Hall. A huge congratulations to the young volunteers!

Advertise your opportunities!

Here’s a chance for you as organizations in Gwynedd to make use of our glass cabinet at the front of our offices in !

We are eager for organizations to be able to make the most of the glass cabinet by advertising opportunities or information about their services here in the town centre. Our main office is located on the T-junction where the majority of the traffic turns towards the Maes. We are also very fortunate with the location to have a lot of foot-fall traffic passing the offices.

Adverts that in the window do attract customers and here at the Volunteer Centre, we receive numerous enquiries regarding opportunities that are displayed.

For a discussion or further information, contact Carwyn: 01286 672 626 / [email protected] 2 New Opportunities!

GISDA MOELYCI ( nr Bethesda) Volunteers are needed to assist in the Gardener A NEW PRODUCE SHOP new Café located on the Maes in One of the aims at Moelyci is to im- Caernarfon (16yrs +). Also, an oppor- prove the environment. Opportunity DEUDRAETH CYF tunity to assist with the Cinematic available for volunteer gardeners. Selling the fresh produce grown project. Please contact us for info. in the polytunnels locally. Con- Call 01248 602 793 / tact the team on 01766 770711 [email protected] for more information.

WELSH AIR AMBULANCE Volunteer Driver Assistant STROKE ASSOCIATION PEOPLE OF BANGOR Volunteer assistant needed to help Café COMMUNITY GROUP with collection and delivery drivers. Volunteers are needed to support Needs people to help out with individuals who have been effected various roles within the commit- BI-POLAR UK by stroke. The purpose of the café is tee to spread the load of organ- Carer / Volunteer mentor to provide to support individuals to be more ising community events. Con- support, advice and other practical independent. Locations are through- tact: Bryan Collis 07986 929847 information for carers through the out Gwynedd. Mentoring Liaison project. Contact: Sarah O’Herlity 01633 244244 BEAT CYMRU CIMERA (Caernarfon)

Beat Group Facilitator needed with Volunteers needed to support BANGOR & DISTRICT WOM- eating conditions self-help groups the running of circus and crea- EN’S AID where people who attend support tive arts workshops (drama, Board are needed to join the Trustee each other by sharing experiences, dance, music, art, carnival etc). Board (women applicants 18+ only). thoughts, achievements or problems. Support given to help young Contact us for more info. Contact: Michelle Treanor people. 07854239655

PENRHYN CASTLE

Gardeners needed through out the year.

FOOD CO-OP IN , CIL DE GWYNEDD, PORTHMADOG , Need volunteers to help in the office with grant applica- Would you like to help in setting up and running a tions. Contact: Diane Durrant 01766 514249

food co-op in one of the areas above. Contact : Ceinwen Stokes 07768 988 095 AGE WELL CENTRE,

 To assist with activities for older people. YR YSGWRN, — THE  Volunteer driver to drive the mini bus occasionally for HOME OF HEDD WYN. To guide visitors, assist with open days and outings. Contact: Mici Plwm 01286 677711. research history. Contact: Naomi Jones 01766 772517.

NADOLIG LLAWEN A BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DA I BAWB!

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW TO YOU ALL!

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