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We work closely with local organisations to promote a wide range of exciting and rewarding volunteering opportunities. Opportunities are updated on a regular basis and all the roles are checked before being listed. Roles on this page are advertised for Aberystwyth students only.
All EU and International students are welcome to volunteer whilst here in Aberystwyth. However, please be aware of the types of volunteering your Visa will allow. Before applying for a role, take a look at our Visa Guidance
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Cymru Sport
Ongoing
We are volunteer- based and are looking for people who may have an interest in broadcasting and media to increase our output and content of shows. We are looking for people interested in presenting, people interested in production and marketing/PR for various roles. We broadcast in both English and Welsh and practice equal opportunities
Training is given on the equipment used and the team will also impart their knowledge. the point is never to leave anyone 'high and dry', as this is a collective project. We aim to produce material that people will be interested in listening to!
Contact is sam.thomas@cymrusport.cymru or geraint.roberts@cymrusport.wales
SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. Our trained volunteers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. We need you to join your local SSAFA team to help us achieve this.
What does this role involve?
HAHAV
Help at home, three hours a week, no personal care given e.g. take client to the toilet, Expenses paid.
Your role would be:
To support people living with with a incurable or life limiting illness, by -
Full training is provided Expenses are provided and Full support is given from Volunteer coordinator
Someone who likes supporting and helping people , someone reliable , trustworthy , compassionate
It is at the person home so could be anywhere within Ceredigion
POS system training-cashier, restocking, looking through donations and sorting them, providing customer assistance, setting up displays, steaming and preparing clothes etc .training provided.
Make a difference in our local community by lending a hand in our retail shop or Warehouse.
We are a friendly bunch, the kettle is always on and we are quite partial to cake! Tea and cake aside, we work well as a team of volunteers and everyone does their bit.
Whether its sorting, steaming, selling, pricing, ebaying, collecting and delivering or arranging the window there is always something to do, and a day always flies by. Our shop and Warehouse stocks nearly new and high quality pre-loved garments, furniture and bric a brac.
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and willing people, work either 3 hour half day or 6 hour full day (10am to 4.30pm). We put together a rota each month and we need people who can do a regular shift - which could be every week or couple of weeks.
We are volunteer- based and are looking for people who may have an interest in joining the active sports team in their football coverage. We provide a weekly magazine show and at least one live game per week is covered in the Welsh men's and women's leagues. We broadcast in both English and Welsh and practice equal opportunities
Most games are on Friday night or Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Broadcasts are in English and Welsh language, schedule depends on availability.
Most coverage will be at Aberystwyth Town, Aberystwyth Town women, Penrhyncoch, Bow Street and Llanidloes Town. Other games can feature.
Grief Companions will support clients who are struggling following the loss of a loved one or family member. Our companions, who will be trained, will offer practical help and guidance and be a listening ear. While we will offer training, this is not accredited but is a useful stepping stone for anyone considering a move into counselling. Alternatively, you may just be someone who wants to make a difference and understands the pain of loss and want to support people on the road to recovery.If you are interested in becoming a grief companion and would like more information, please call Susie or Eluned on 01970 611550 or email on susie.scott@hahav.org.uk or eluned.rowlands@hahav.org.uk.
Aberystwyth Town Women's FC
We are looking for a Match Day Photographer to photograph our home fixtures with pre-match and action shots.
Ideally available Sunday's (2pm kick off) to attend our home Adran Premier league fixtures. We are looking to accept multiple people for the role so that there is no pressure for individuals to attend every game; just the one's you are available for and we can spread the load.
If you'd like to extend your skills and join our club, please c ontact abertownwomenmedia@gmail.com for more information.
Aberystwyth University Students' Union
We have some big shoes to fill – literally! We’re looking for enthusiastic students to puppet the new AberSU Mascot at events throughout the year.
Volunteers will join a small team of trained Mascot users who will be called upon when needed at:
• Major SU events (e.g Freshers Fair) • Home Sporting Fixtures (e.g BUCS Matches) • Other relevant events like Varsity.
Due to the size constraints of the Mascot costume, we can only accept volunteers that are able to comfortably and safely wear it. Taller or wider volunteers may find it too uncomfortable – if you are unsure please request a fitting.
As a volunteer minibus driver, you would have the opportunity to get involved with various activities throughout the academic year. The A-Team always have opportunities, whether it’s helping new students move in during welcome week, getting involved with SU events (e.g. Superteams and AberChallenge), to providing students with the opportunity to get to their polling station to vote.
As a volunteer minibus driver, you would have the opportunity to get involved with various activities throughout the academic year. The A-Team always have opportunities, whether it’s helping new students move in during welcome week, getting involved with SU events (e.g. Superteams and AberChallenge), to providing students with the opportunity to get to their polling station to vote. Alongside this, many of our Sports Clubs and Societies will need your help in getting them to where they need to be. This could include taking a team to an away BUCS fixture, heading to a national competition or just taking a trip within Aber or further afield.
The need for a driver varies throughout the academic year, so you can get involved when you want and with what you want.
Who can be a minibus driver: - Over 21 - 2 years or more since passing test - Full UK or EU licence - No points - Full (manual) licence [not automatic]
Drivers will be required to: - Complete the SU Register as a Driver Form - Complete an SU Familiarisation Session
For all forms and more info, go to the Minibus section of the Tîm Aber Resource Hub: https://www.abersu.co.uk/teamaber/resourcehub/
Oxfam shop Aberystywth
We're looking for till volunteers, all training will be provided. This is a perfect position if you would like to get some experience in retail, or just want to make a difference in your community.
Oxfam is looking for some volunteers to help us in our shop, mostly till-based but other responsibilities can include: moving around stock, visual merchandising the store and window, helping on the store social media. No matter what your talents are, or what area you want to get experience in, we can find a place for you in our shop.
If you volunteer with us continously for six months (doing one morning/afternoon a week), you are able to go to festivals around the UK with Oxfam for free.
Please follow the link below to see opportunities:
volunteering.oxfam.org.uk