Crafts Volunteer

**Are you creative, enthusiastic and have a passion for making things? Then we have the opportunity for you.**

**About us**

Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.

We provide comfort, care and fun to children with life-shortening conditions, whilst supporting their families and helping them to make a short life, a full life; creating precious memories and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.

Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services for Tŷ Hafan, said: “When families are told that their child’s life is going to be short, their whole world changes. It changes again when they realise they must consider end of life care, and again, when they finally lose their child.

“Tŷ Hafan is there to provide endless support to families from the moment their world changes.

“We can’t give a family more time, but Tŷ Hafan can make sure those families who find themselves facing a nightmare such as those faced by families in our care, have the time and the support they need.”

**About the role**:
You will be volunteering in our unique crafty workshop, assisting the Handcrafted project manager, Penny, and fellow talented volunteers to create high quality items for sale on our Handcrafted by Tŷ Hafan Etsy shop. This way, you directly help us to raise vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families.

Funds raised from sales go towards caring for the entire family. From complimentary therapy treatments for children, to respite care for families, to sibling support activities & experiences.
- The role will be workshop/office based at our HQ in Sully
- Ideally you will be able commit to 3 hours a week;
- Have sewing skill - hand or on a machine, embroidery;
- Have a love of upcycling and craft;
- Are available either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 09.30 and 5pm;
- And have an interest in running Handcrafted pop-up shops at events in the local community (optional).

**Benefits of volunteering**:

- Professional reference after 3+ months commitment
- Recognition events & awards
- Quarterly wellbeing & volunteer newsletter
- Become part of a fantastic team and make new friends
- Engage with your community
- Learn new skills and develop existing ones
- Essential work experience and life skills
- 25% volunteer discount in Ty Hafan shops
- Relevant training for the role
- Help raise funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families.

**Application information**:
References are required, but if you are unable to provide references due to being out of work, retired, new in the area, or any other reason, please do not let that discourage you from applying. We would still love to welcome you to the team and can offer trial shifts instead

A Basic DBS check is required for this role which Ty Hafan will process and cover the cost of.

**Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.**

**This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not a legally binding one or an employment contract.**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in PENARTH