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Memory, wellbeing and carers groups
Attend our Memory and Wellbeing Café and our Carers Wellbeing Group.
Gain new, fully funded, qualifications to support your career development
Here are just some of the fully funded qualifications you may be entitled to receive from the Welsh government.
Age Friendly Vale Festive Get Together / Digwyddiad Nadoligaidd Bro Oed Gyfeillgar
Join us for our fourth Age Friendly Vale Festive Get Together, a warm and welcoming event to celebrate the season and say thank you for your support throughout the year. Pop by and enjoy a free cuppa and mince pie along with the chance to catch up, network and make new connections. Thursday 11th December 2025 from 11:00am – 12:30pm
Christmas Concert Volunteer
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.
Youth Homeless Helpline Volunteer
Helping young people. For thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality.
Mobility Buddy 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!
Why do People Volunteer?
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.
Woodwork Assistant Volunteer for Adults with Learning Disabilities
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.
Christmas Joy! Barry Ladies Choir Christmas Concert with Rosie Berry
Barry Ladies Choir invite you to Christmas Joy! Their FREE festive concert on 2nd December with guest soloist Rosie Berry plus raffle and refreshments.
Office/Administration Volunteer
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.
Volunteer Treasurer
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?
Family Support Volunteers
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.
Volunteer Cook
Using a variety of foods, you will cook hot, healthy, and nutritious meals for the women who access this organisation.
Understanding Bereavement and Grief with The DPJ Foundation
Friday, 28 November 2025 at 13:30 GMT – Online (2hrs)
Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture with The DPJ Foundation
Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 09:30 GMT – Online (4hrs)
Or:
Monday, 15 December 2025 at 09:30 GMT – Online (4hrs)
Celebrating 130 Years of Penarth Pier
A Special Anniversary Presentation by local historian Alan Thorne.
Have Your Say on the Future Dementia Action Plan for Wales
Welsh Government is developing a new Dementia Action Plan for Wales, and we want to make sure the voices of people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are heard.
Grants for tree planting and woodland creation.
There are many grants available for woodland creation. You can use the grants to help you plan and develop your new woodland. Here are some details of the grants are available throughout the year.
A Place for Sport Fund
Support available to raise money to improve facilities at your local sports club.