Why are volunteers so important to SNAP Cymru?

Some grants and funds that are due to close in July.

To mark Volunteers’ Week, Saira Bano is ‘In the Spotlight’ this month. Saira has been a valued volunteer at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board since May 2023. She also works for the Health Board as a Locum Resident Doctor.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have around 600 dedicated volunteers who support patients in various different ways, day-in day-out. 

Secondary school pupils who missed out on receiving a vaccine that offers vital protection against several types of cancer can access catch-up sessions in the coming weeks.

Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer.

We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, well-being, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.

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

We would really value your comments and feedback on this report and to this end should be most grateful if you would complete the Feedback Form and return by the 1st July 2025.

CwmpasOT invite to you join their FREE occupational therapy-led activity groups – fun and therapeutic sessions for seniors, including musical bingo, crafts, gentle physical activities and more!

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.  

A free summer concert with local soloists and music by Bonnie Tyler, Sarah Quartel, Billy Joel, Disney & more!

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

Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June.  

On Sunday 11th May, children with tracheostomies and their families from across South Wales came together for an afternoon of face painting, balloon modelling and the launch of the new TRACHEShub app designed to improve tracheostomy care outside of hospital.  

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 Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is running an online free NHS 3-hour Living Well While Caring Workshop on Monday 2^nd June from 10am - 1pm via Microsoft Teams.