Volunteer With Us
So why volunteer with us?
There are endless reasons to volunteer. Its a chance to give something back to the community, contribute to a cause you feel passionate about, meet new people, develop new skills, enhance your CV or university application. Even to help improve your mental and physical well-being. Whatever the reason, volunteering is both challenging and rewarding.
Work with friendly and diverse people
- Meet new friends and make new connections
- Feel valued as part of a team and share ideas with like-minded people
- Improve your confidence and self esteem and feel good about yourself
- Learn about others from a different background
Reach out to the most vulnerable people in our community
- Get to know the local community and make a difference
- Help improve the lives of others
- Give a voice to those not often heard
The opportunities are endless...
- The chance to gain new skills, knowledge and experience
- Volunteering gives you a sense of achievement
- Enhance your CV and improve your employment prospects
- The chance to try out something different, which might lead to a new career
- Receive regular support from your supervisor and your peers
- The chance to receive training and even gain an accreditation
Recognition for your contribution
- Be regarded by your co-workers and peers as an integral part of the team
- Gain certificates for 50, 100, 200 and 1000 hours volunteering
- Receive Time-banking credits
- Gain accreditation from training to boost your CV
- You may even be nominated for Newport's annual Volunteering Awards
What Our Volunteers Say
"Volunteering gives you a sense of value and purpose and you are giving back to others and helping which is most rewarding" - Vicki 2016
"Surprising how even a few hours volunteering makes such a difference to the way you perceive yourself" - Linda 2017
Current Opportunities
Nursery Support Volunteer (Czech or Slovak Speaking)
Volunteer Recruiter | Volunteer Recognition Scheme Organiser
Website Developer | Social Media Guru | Website Content Writer
BME Sport Project Volunteers
If you are interested in finding out more about any of the above roles, please contact us by emailing volunteering@sewrec.wales or by calling 01633 250 006 and asking for Nayab
Our Reception Volunteering Team
Janet Williams
Parveen Asim
Stella Sassy
Bumni Saliu
Anna Bolek
Louise Inker
Bran Hatton
Asgad Saad
Amir Ramezani
Assumpcio Cladellas
Emily Carter
Adedayo Alabi
Our Central & Project Volunteering Team
Phuong Wilkinson - PA to CEO
Gareth Sully - Office Assistant
Frederick Then - Finance and IT Assistant
Maria Foris - Nursery Dance Tutor
Catrin Lowri - Advocacy Support Assistant
Eliska Havlickova - MARS Support Assistant