Volunteering Matters Wales

01/06/2026

Mae heddiw yn nodi dechrau Wythnos Gwirfoddolwyr / Today marks the start of Volunteers' Week.

[🗣️ Cymraeg] Dros y wythnos, byddwn yn dathlu'r gwirfoddolwyr sy'n helpu i adeiladu cymunedau cryfach ledled y DU. O fynd i'r afael ag unigedd a gwella lles i gefnogi pobl ifanc a chreu cyfleoedd, mae gwirfoddolwyr yn gwneud gwahaniaeth bob dydd. Rydyn ni eisiau clywed gennych chi. Rhannwch eich stori gwirfoddoli a dywedwch wrthym beth mae gwirfoddoli yn ei olygu i chi.


[🗣️ English] Throughout the week, we will be celebrating the volunteers who are helping to build stronger communities across the UK. From tackling loneliness and improving wellbeing to supporting young people and creating opportunities, volunteers make a difference every day. We want to hear from you. Share your volunteering story and tell us what volunteering means to you.

23/04/2026

Volunteering with Welcome Friends is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Volunteers need to be able to give an hour a week of their time to visit or telephone a lonely, sometimes isolated person in their own home.

We need volunteers in these areas: Llantwit Fadre, Talbot Green, Church Village, Pontyclun, Trallwn, and Ynysybwl, but new opportunities arise each month

Find out more/apply here: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/welcome-friends-befriender/

23/04/2026

Mae gwirfoddoli gyda Chyfeillion Croeso yn brofiad boddhaus a gwerth chweil. Mae angen i wirfoddolwyr allu rhoi awr yr wythnos o'u hamser i ymweld neu ffonio person unig, sydd weithiau'n ynysig, yn eu cartref eu hunain.

Mae angen gwirfoddolwyr yn y meysydd hyn: Llantwit Fadre, Talbot Green, Church Village, Pontyclun, Trallwn, Ynysybwl ond mae cyfleoedd newydd yn codi bob mis

dysgwch fwy/gwnewch gais yma: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/welcome-friends-befriender/

24/03/2026

[Cymraeg] Rydym yn falch o gefnogi The Big Lunch & The Big Help Out (5–8 Mehefin 2026). Ymunodd ein Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Amanda Naylor OBE â'r lansiad gyda Llysgennad . Gyda chefnogaeth Ei Mawrhydi'r Brenin a'r Frenhines, mae'n ddigwyddiad mawr i gwrdd, bwyta a chynnig llaw gymorth.

[English] We’re proud to back The Big Lunch & The Big Help Out (5–8 June 2026). Our CEO Amanda Naylor OBE joined the launch with Ambassadors. With support from HM The King & Queen, it’s one big do to meet, eat & lend a hand.

Cymerwch ran / Get involved www.thebigdo.com

19/03/2026

[Cymraeg] Rhoi awr. Newid bywyd. Rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr cyfeillgar, cydymdeimladol i ymuno â'n Prosiect Cyfeillion Flintshire fel Cyfeillion Cymunedol a Ffrindiau.

Gall un awr yr wythnos yn unig helpu person hŷn i deimlo llai unig, boed hynny'n sgwrs dros y ffôn neu paned gartref. Byddwch yn dod â chysylltiad, hyder a caredigrwydd i rywun sydd ei angen fwyaf.

[English] Give an hour. Change a life. We’re looking for friendly, compassionate volunteers to join our Flintshire Befrienders Project as Community Befrienders and Buddies.

Just one hour a week could help an older person feel less alone, whether that’s a chat over the phone or a cuppa at home. You’ll bring connection, confidence and kindness to someone who needs it most.

Cymryd rhan Heddiw / Get involved today: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/community-befriender-flintshire/

02/02/2026

We are looking for both telephone befrienders and face-to-face visiting befrienders in these areas: Church Village, Llantrisant, Llantwit Fadre, Tonypandy, Gelli + Ystrad Rhondda, Tylorstown, Talbot Green
For more information and to apply, visit our website:
https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/welcome-friends-befriender/

02/02/2026

Rydym yn chwilio am gyfeillion drwy'r ffôn ac ymchwilwyr wyneb-yn-wyneb yn yr ardaloedd hyn: Church Village, Llantwit Fadre, Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun, Tonypandy, Ystrad Rhondda, Gelli (Rhondda), Talbot Green
Am fwy o wybodaeth ac i wneud cais, ewch i'n gwefan:
https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/welcome-friends-befriender/

02/01/2026

[🗣️ Cymraeg] Dechreuwch y flwyddyn newydd yn teimlo'n dda trwy roi ychydig o amser drwy wirfoddoli. Ydych chi'n edrych am ddechrau newydd neu ffordd i deimlo mwy cysylltiedig yn 2026?

Mae gwirfoddoli yn ffordd wych o gwrdd â phobl newydd, adeiladu hyder a gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol yn eich cymuned. Mae gennym rolau cyfeillgar ac hyblyg a all ffitio o amgylch eich bywyd. Nid oes angen unrhyw brofiad, dim ond ychydig o amser a bod ag awydd cymryd rhan.

www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk

Start the new year feeling good by giving a little time through volunteering.

Looking for a fresh start or a way to feel more connected in 2026? Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, build confidence and make a real difference in your community.

We’ve got friendly and flexible roles that can fit around your life. You don’t need any experience, just a bit of time and a willingness to get involved.

Take a look and see what’s possible at www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk.

18/12/2025

[🗣️ Cymraeg] Diolch enfawr i Dunelm Pontypridd a'r rheolwr Dean am gefnogi ein prosiect Croeso Ffrindiau. Daeth eu pecynnau gwyliau â llawenydd gwirioneddol i bobl hŷn nad ydynt yn cael mynd allan yn aml. Dywedodd llawer ei fod yn golygu popeth iddynt. Atgyfnerthiad perffaith bod caredigrwydd yw gwir anrheg y tymor.

[🗣️ English] Huge thanks to Dunelm Pontypridd & manager Dean for supporting our Welcome Friends project. Their festive parcels brought real joy to older people who may not get out often. Many said it meant the world. A perfect reminder that kindness is the true gift of the season.

05/12/2025

[🗣️ Cymraeg] Ar Ddydd Gwirfoddolwr Rhyngwladol hwn, rydym am ddiolch yn fawr i'r holl wirfoddolwyr anhygoel ledled Cymru, ac i'n partneriaid sy'n cefnogi gwirfoddoli mewn gweithred. Gyda'n gilydd, rydym yn gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol mewn cymunedau bob dydd. Diolch yn fawr!

[🗣️ English] This International Volunteer Day, we want to say a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers across Wales, and to our partners who support volunteering in action. Together, we are making a real difference in communities every day. Diolch yn fawr!

Today is International Volunteer Day. It is a chance to pause, reflect and say a big thank you.

To every volunteer who gives their time, energy and care, thank you. You are helping to build stronger communities, support others and create change every single day.

You prove that small acts can make a big difference.

Got someone you would like to thank? Tag them or share your message in the comments. We would love to hear it.