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

There are volunteering opportunities indoors and outdoors. You do not have to give all of your time to volunteering. Do you have a spare hour or a few hours?

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

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

The Fayre will be held at the CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST on Friday, June 6th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Residents of Cowbridge and surrounding villages are invited to a Mini Volunteering Fayre hosted by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) during Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th).  

 A Mini Volunteering Fayre will be held at Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW on Wednesday, June 4th, from 10 am to 1 pm.   

As part of Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th), GVS will be at Penarth Library, 9-10 Stanwell Rd, Penarth CF64 2AD on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 10 am to 12 pm.   

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.

Find out more about volunteering at the Barry Island 10k on Sunday 15th June.

Paul Dunn is a long-term volunteer with Butterfly Conservation in the Vale of Glamorgan and former Senior Ranger at the Heritage Coast. 

The project aims to provide meaningful volunteering opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and mental health support needs, while also enhancing the biodiversity along the River Thaw in the Vale of Glamorgan.

We need people to record the High Brown Fritillary, at its last remaining location in Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan. This data is used to inform decisions which help to conserve butterflies and moths, both locally and nationally.

WCVA and Welsh Government are co-creating a new approach to volunteering with key stakeholders in Wales,share your views on the new vision statement.