Volunteering with Age Connects Morgannwg

Volunteering with Age Connects Morgannwg is about giving your time to do something meaningful and rewarding. Whether you're supporting an older person one-to-one, helping out at our busy community hub, assisting with administration, or supporting fundraising and events, your contribution makes a real difference. Every hour our volunteers give helps older people stay connected, supported, and independent.

We're recruiting volunteers!

We're delighted to be welcoming new volunteers to Age Connects Morgannwg. If you have some spare time and would like to make a positive difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need previous experience to get involved. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, meet new people or simply give something back, there are a variety of ways you can support our work.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Lindsay Jones at Lindsay.Jones@ACMorgannwg.org.uk to find out more about our current opportunities.

Why Volunteer with ACM?

Volunteering isn't just about giving – it's also about gaining. Many of our volunteers tell us their time with Age Connects Morgannwg has been rewarding in ways they never expected.

Here are just some of the benefits:

• Meet new people – Make new friends, connect with your community and become part of a welcoming and supportive network.
• Learn new skills – From helping people use technology to supporting events and administration, you'll develop valuable practical and interpersonal skills.
• Gain experience – Volunteering can enhance your CV, build confidence and help you develop transferable skills that may open doors to future employment.
• Boost your wellbeing – Helping others can improve your confidence, happiness and sense of purpose. Knowing you've made a difference to someone's life is incredibly rewarding.
• Have fun – From friendly conversations and group activities to community events and social gatherings, volunteering with ACM is enjoyable, rewarding and often full of laughter.

Volunteering Roles at ACM

There are lots of ways to get involved with Age Connects Morgannwg, depending on your interests, skills and availability.

• Befriending or Telephone Befriending Volunteer – Provide friendship and companionship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. A friendly conversation and a listening ear can make a real difference to someone's day.
• Digital Volunteer – Help older people feel more confident using technology at our Digital Cafés and Scam Awareness events. You could support someone with anything from making video calls to staying safe online.
• Coffee Morning Volunteer – Help create a warm, friendly and welcoming environment at our coffee mornings. Support with refreshments, chat with attendees and help bring people together to enjoy good company and conversation.
• Community Hub Volunteer – Support our busy community hub in Aberdare by assisting with events, helping our restaurant or reception team and welcoming visitors.
• Admin Volunteer – Support the ACM team with general administration, paperwork, telephone calls and organisational tasks that help keep our services running smoothly.
• Fundraising Volunteer – Get involved in fundraising activities, help organise events or support our charity initiatives. Every contribution helps us continue making a difference to older people in our communities.

Each role offers something different, but they all share one thing in common – the opportunity to make a positive difference.

Get Involved

Could you make a difference in someone's life?

Whether you can offer a few hours of your time or would like to volunteer regularly, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more about volunteering opportunities with Age Connects Morgannwg, please contact:

Lindsay Jones

Email: Lindsay.Jones@ACMorgannwg.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!