Local community organisations and charities will once again be joining Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) to offer volunteering opportunities at the Big Volunteering Fayre on Wednesday 28th January, from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry.

If you are looking to try something new, update your CV, meet new people, build your confidence, improve your health and wellbeing or just have some structure to your day, then why not get involved in some volunteering activity? There are 500+ volunteering opportunities across the Vale of Glamorgan waiting for you to get involved.

For thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. This organisation Freephone helpline provides information and advocacy to young people across Wales who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Being a parent is challenging at the best of times. Families are under more pressure in the current financial crisis leaving them more isolated than ever.

There is a stigma around talking about suicide and this organisation wants their volunteers to help smash that stigma across Wales.

This is an interesting role for those who want to support their communities or wanting to work within criminal justice.  The tag line for the service is ‘no more victims’. By engaging an offender, they start taking accountability leading to less chance of reoffending.

You can help in this cafe. A lovely place to meet people and have some social interaction with both customers and other volunteers.

Have you thought about volunteering but have a few questions that need answering. Listed are the top questions that volunteers ask and we have provided some answers.

You’ll be the bridge between AFC Rhoose and the local business community; building relationships, promoting the club, and finding opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Valeways are looking for a volunteer treasurer. It is a unique voluntary environmental organisation that supports a diverse range of volunteers to re-open and promote the Vale of Glamorgan's glorious countryside.

The CF61 Gardening Project has proudly received an Outstanding Award for Community Engagement from the Royal Horticultural Society and Britain in Bloom, marking a significant national recognition of its impact and dedication. 

Getting into the festive mood. Volunteer at our Christmas carol services. If you are a born organiser and a lover of all things Christmassy - candles, choirs and seasonal songs, come and volunteer.

Helping people with combined sight and hearing loss. If you're interested in a career in Health and Social Care, this is a great role to start in.  You'll have the chance to meet new people and learn new skills!

People volunteer for many reasons, giving their time freely and giving back to their community. But, there is so much more that you can gain from volunteering.

As a Woodwork Assistant in Barry you will be crucial in providing support to staff and trainees to assist with the making of products.  Your role will involve supporting our trainees with day to day activities that include using hand power tools, assembling furniture, cutting wood and identifying woodworking tools and equipment. 

If you are looking to gain experience within an office/administration environment, this opportunity could be just right for you. You can learn new skills, gain experience and volunteer within our friendly team.

As an organisation protecting and maintaining public rights of ways in the Vale of Glamorgan, would you like to support as and join as a volunteer treasurer?

Your contribution will go beyond the activities outlined above; it's about taking some of the pressure off and giving families the breathing space they need to spend more precious time together.

Using a variety of foods, you will cook hot, healthy, and nutritious meals for the women who access this organisation.

We’re inviting community-minded volunteers to join the Parliamentary Ambassador Programme, a new initiative led by Kanishka Narayan MP, Member of Parliament for the Vale of Glamorgan.