Volunteering is a great way to give back and get involved with your community. Volunteering can help you meet new people, try new things, build your skills and improve your confidence. It can help you decide what you enjoy, and what career you might like to pursue in the future. Volunteering can also help improve your CV and make you more employable. There are lots of local volunteering opportunities available in Cardiff:
On Sunday 4th October we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help motivate runners and create an unforgettable race-day experience. There's no set time commitment - every bit of support makes a difference, whether it's for a short while or longer.
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As a Flat-Pack Furniture Volunteer, you will assemble donated furniture to a high standard, follow instructions, and support the warehouse team. Tools and training are provided, helping raise funds for lifesaving research.
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As a Housekeeping Volunteer, you will help keep the shop clean, safe, and welcoming by hoovering, dusting, and mopping. Full training and materials are provided, with flexible hours to suit your availability.
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As an Electrical Department Volunteer, you will organise and display electrical items, assist customers, and ensure correct safety labelling. Full training is provided, and attention to detail is essential to support safe, affordable sales.
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As an Electrical Item Tester Volunteer, you will test donated electrical items for safety and functionality, support recycling efforts, follow health and safety procedures, and help prepare items for sale. Full training is provided.
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As an Online Sales Volunteer, you will create and manage online listings for donated items, support digital retail activities, develop e-commerce skills, and help maximise fundraising income to support lifesaving research.
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As a Visual Merchandising Volunteer, you will create eye-catching shop displays, showcase donated stock, attract customers, and support fundraising efforts. Full training and support are provided while gaining valuable retail and merchandising experience.
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As a Volunteer Customer Service Assistant, you will handle phone and face-to-face enquiries, arrange donation collections, explain Gift Aid, process online booking requests, and support the smooth running of a busy charity shop.
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As a Sales Floor Volunteer, you will greet customers, assist with enquiries, help them find items, maintain attractive displays, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the charity shop.
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Volunteer with the British Heart Foundation at the Cardiff Half Marathon, supporting fundraising activities, engaging with participants, and helping deliver a memorable event while contributing to one of Wales’ largest charity fundraising events.
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We need you to welcome the world to Great Britain for a once-in-a-generation Grand Départ. Our team of JOY Makers will be a key part of us making next summer’s Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift so special.
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Are you under 25 and have a passion for music? Help us preserve the oral histories of older people's experiences of live music in Cardiff. Full training and expenses are covered Contact us by email on OurCityOurStories @cardiff.gov.uk
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South Wales Police Youth Volunteers (PYVs) is a uniformed youth scheme for 13–18-year-olds, developing good citizenship and community engagement. Part of the wider police family, it focuses on personal development rather than recruiting future police officers.
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Assessors play a valuable role in assisting us with processing applicants and providing them with valuable insights and feedback on their performance that can support their professional and personal development.
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Whether you’re interested in volunteering or have NHS work experience, we offer various opportunities. Work experience candidates will undergo a brief recruitment process, including an occupational health check and form completion.
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Volunteering is an excellent way to build confidence, meet new people, help your community, and learn new skills. Anybody over the age of 16 can volunteer with us.
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Volunteer for Cancer Research Wales and help unite Wales against cancer. Your support funds research that makes a real difference to loved ones and communities across Wales.
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The Support Volunteer at Say Aphasia helps run meet-ups, working alongside the Peer Leader and Helping Hands Volunteer. Their main role is to assist the Peer Leader in tasks that are more manageable for someone without language impairment
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Attention University Students! Become a Debate Mate Mentor and teach debating to kids aged 10-16! Earn £20 per session while making a difference, all with a schedule that fits around your university timetable.
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Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a Welsh children’s charity and Centre of Excellence, providing specialist therapy and support to improve the quality of life for children with cerebral palsy in Wales. Current volunteer roles available: Receptionist Data and Research Volunteer Facilities Volunteer
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Join our team of over 80 shop volunteers to help run our 4 shops, raising funds for children in Wales with cerebral palsy. Gain skills, make friends, and receive training and support. Choose your hours and make a difference in your community!
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The British Heart Foundation offers volunteering opportunities in retail, fundraising, administration, events, online support, and research. Volunteers can develop skills, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact in the fight against heart disease.
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The Helping Hand Volunteer at Say Aphasia assists the Peer Leader and Support Volunteer during meet-ups. This flexible role may involve various activities, depending on the group's needs.
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The Support Volunteer at Say Aphasia assists the Peer Leader and Helping Hands Volunteer during meet-ups, focusing on tasks suited to those without language impairments.
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PAPYRUS believes that young suicide is preventable and that many young lives can be saved by building suicide-safer communities across the UK. We need passionate and committed volunteers to help us do this.
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Could you volunteer to befriend a local child or young person? Could you volunteer some of your time to befriend a local child or young person? Perhaps you’re looking for some experience working with children and young people who are involved with Cardiff Children’s Services?
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Do you enjoy working with children, have a passion for sport and exercise and want to be involved with a growing gymnastics club? If so, we have a number of volunteer roles available.
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At Tenovus Cancer Care we receive many donated goods and no matter how big or small, these help us raise funds to continue to provide essential care and support for cancer patients and their families, wherever and whenever they need us most. Applications ongoing
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Pride Cymru is a volunteer-led charity that works to promote the elimination of discrimination be it on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or ability. We have both paid and volunteer opportunities available currently. Join us, we'd love to have you! ❤️
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Volunteering with us is easy, flexible, and inclusive. If you can spare a few hours a week, or a couple of hours occasionally, we’d love you to join our volunteer team.
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The British Red Cross has been helping millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes.
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Volunteer Cardiff signposts Cardiff residents to opportunities, organisations and support available to enable volunteering in the city.
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Find volunteering opportunities across Wales. Register as a new volunteer online.
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Find out about volunteering with FareShare Cymru. How to sign up and volunteering opportunities available.
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Conservation activities and volunteering opportunities with Outdoor Cardiff.
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Find out about volunteering opportunities at the Amelia Trust Farm...
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Find out about conservation opportunities with Cardiff Conservation...
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Find out about volunteering opportunities with Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale...
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The Cardiff Volunteer Centre, operated by C3SC (Cardiff Third Sector Council), is a community-run hub connecting volunteers and organizations in Cardiff. Discover volunteering opportunities and find the right fit for you or your organization.
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Find out more about volunteering with BulliesOut... Discover the volunteering opportunities available and how you can apply to join our team.
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SVC is an independent, volunteer-led charity based in Cardiff. They work with the homeless, children and young people, those with disabilities, and the environment. Find out how to volunteer with SVC...
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Anyone from the age or 16 and above can volunteer alongside patients/public in a variety of roles. Many opportunities and roles available!
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Police Cyber Volunteers work primarily with our Engagement Team to deliver inputs to a wide variety of audiences. These can range from giving a presentation to a board of executives on the key cyber threats facing their organisation, through to running a coding challenge with primary school pupils.
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Work weekends and school holidays serving café customers, preparing barista drinks, supervising children's play areas and parties, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring play equipment remains safe, clean, and enjoyable for every visitor.
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For Support with - CV and cover letter writing Job searching support Free training (subject to eligibility) 16-24 year olds only
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"GCSE Results Day Support Youth Employment Mentors available across Cardiff Hubs for advice and support" 20th August 2026
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"A-Level Results Day Support Youth Employment Mentors available across Cardiff Hubs for advice and support" 13th August 2026
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