Volunteering for the first time, what the volunteer says

Without the work of the volunteers, the high brown fritillary butterfly would not have survived in the Vale of Glamorgan, which is now the only place in Wales where the high brown fritillary lives.

Bipolar UK says thank you to their wonderful volunteers

Read about the National Coastwatch Station and what they do. How volunteers give their time to help.

Why are volunteers so important to SNAP Cymru?

Volunteering Opportunities are available for the younger age group. Indoor, outdoor opportunities. Make new friends and build on skills

See what GVS gardening volunteer, Wendy Carrie has to say about her volunteering

The survey, designed by Professor Tony Chapman at Durham University will inform a Wales-specific Third Sector Trends report, which will allow Tony to compare key data about the voluntary sector in Wales and England.  

It’s Volunteers’ Week 2 - 8th June. If you are interested in volunteering, take a look at the short video. Your guide to getting started

If you would like to talk to some organisations and find out what they have to offer, visit our mini volunteering fayres across the Vale of Glamorgan

Talk first-hand to the volunteer co-ordinators about your volunteering interests. Visit us at Barry Library, Penarth Library, CF61 Llantwit Major and Cowbridge Lesser Town Hall

Cardiff & District RAYNET have secured a Youth Led Grant to encourage young people to be involved in amateur radio activities. 

I would like to take the opportunity to share some information about our local business called 'The Gallery'.  We are a local not for profit organisation which supports families and young people in the Barry area. 

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi lansio ymgynghoriad ar ei Chynllun Drafft Hawliau Pobl Anabl, sy'n nodi uchelgais gadarnhaol ar gyfer hyrwyddo hawliau a chyfleoedd pob person anabl ledled Cymru dros y degawd nesaf.

Bro Radio has unveiled the 33 finalists in this year's Community Awards with Chris Davies Estate Agents.  Among the finalists is FoodShare Pantry who have been nominated in the category of Best Community Group.

Every year, the UK comes together during Volunteers' Week, running from the first Monday in June, to celebrate and thank the incredible contributions of volunteers.

On 4th April 2025 Barry Ladies Choir joined forces with Vale Associated Training Brass Band to raise £700 for Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern in a spring concert for a capacity crowd at St Peters Church in Dinas Powys.

The recent coffee morning held in support of the CF61 Gardening Project proved to be a resounding success, raising a fantastic total of £1,088.18.

The Future Generations Report is designed to support politicians and public body leaders in making life better for people and planet now and in the future.

At CF61, we have two versatile and welcoming spaces available for hire: the spacious Colhuw Main Hall and the multi-purpose Hoddnant Room.