Volunteer

Age Cymru Sir Gar works solely for the benefit of older people and their carers living in the Carmarthenshire area. Through volunteering, you are helping to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in your local community. Age Cymru Sir Gar recognises the benefit and value of volunteering and believes volunteering is an activity that should be open to all members of the community.

Volunteers often create a friendly and caring community, they bring skills and qualities adding value and experience, and many of our services could not happen without them.

Volunteers are people who give freely their time, abilities, skills and enthusiasm, without payment, in order to contribute something to their community.

There are many benefits to being a volunteer:-

.   Learning new skills

.   Gaining work experience

.   Building your confidence and self esteem

.   Meeting new people and making new friends

.  Trying something new

.  Developing a skill, hobby or interest

.  Working as part of a team

.  Making a difference to your own life and the lives of others

.  As a way of saying thank-you to our volunteers we arrange regular social events and presentations for them

We will provide you with travel expenses and training opportunities. Your time, skills and enthusiasm make a very big difference to the lives of older people. Without your help, most of our work would not be possible. We will help you get the most out of your voluntary work by giving you support and training.

It’s easy to become a volunteer and we welcome people of all ages and from all backgrounds, who bring with them their much needed experience and support. Have a look at the roles we have on offer in the Current Volunteering Opportunities section. If one of them appeals to you, then just click on the link below and download our volunteer application form. 

Volunteer application pack

If you would like a paper registration form sent to you in the post, please call 01554 784080. You can return completed paper forms to the address below:

Age Cymru Sir Gar                                                                                                                                                                                          Units 5/11, Lec Workshops                                                                                                                                                                               100 Trostre Road                                                                                                                                                                                             Llanelli                                                                                                                                                                                                             SA15 2EA

On receiving your completed form we will then invite you in for an interview to discuss your form further and talk about the current volunteer opportunities we have available which may suit you. Please be aware that the volunteer process can take up to 4-6 weeks due to the reference checks, DBS checks, and processes we have to follow before a volunteer can begin their placement.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the volunteering team on 01554 784080 or email info@agecymrusirgar.org.uk

We hope that you will find your involvement with Age Cymru Sir Gar rewarding and interesting and look forward to working with you in the near future.

• Handyperson (Small jobs around the house)
• Recycling (Collecting small items such as glass bottles)
• Benefit Advisor (Filling out benefit forms)
• Home Energy Checks (Installing nightlights, radiator reflectors, Lightbulbs)
• Digital (Help with computers and mobile phones)
• Gardening (Weeding and moving pots)
• Information & Advice (Helping spread the word of what's available in Carmarthenshire)
• Befriending (Llanelli Only)