Spotlight on volunteering in the Gwendraeth
Menter Cwm Gwendraeth is looking for local organisations to work with it to develop volunteering opportunities across the community. It has been given the go ahead to employ a Volunteer Development Officer to encourage volunteering and work with people in rural Carmarthenshire. The aim of the project is to encourage volunteering and the role of the Volunteer Development Officer is to recruit Community Mentor Leaders and volunteers. Target groups include 16-25-year-olds, over-50s, unemployed people, disabled people and under-represented groups. These events will be promoted using local partnership networks including the Youth Service, the Carmarthenshire 50+ Forum, local Job Centres, and GP Practices. It will involve supporting the development of volunteers, providing them with skills and confidence, and increasing development and lifelong learning initiatives. Menter will provide each volunteer with a development plan. Possible opportunities to volunteer in the community that Menter Cw...