At Meadow Street Community Gardens in Pontypridd, young volunteers are helping to shape a vibrant, inclusive space where people of all ages can connect with nature, learn new skills, and grow together.
Read on to learn how volunteers, including young people like Holly, are making a lasting impact in their community.
At just 23, Kaci has already made a lasting impact at Meadow Street Community Gardens in Pontypridd, from designing their sensory garden and painting murals to supporting day-to-day gardening. Volunteering has helped Kaci grow in confidence, develop new skills, and even inspired her to start her own business.
Read on to discover how Kaci turned a summer volunteering opportunity into a pathway for personal and professional growth.
Whether packing parcels, welcoming visitors, or simply offering a listening ear, volunteers are at the heart of Pontypridd Foodbank’s work, helping ensure no one in our community goes without.
Read on to hear what inspired them to volunteer, how it’s made a difference in their lives, and what they’d say to anyone thinking of getting involved.
Based in Tonypandy, this grassroots organisation is powered by volunteers who provide vital wellbeing support to the local community.
From helping those facing homelessness or financial hardship, to offering mental health and fitness classes, a youth club, and even free defibrillator training - their volunteers are at the heart of it all.
This dedicated volunteer supports RCT Heart Heroes by planning events and helping out in their community shop, a vital space offering support and essentials to local people.
Introduced through a family friend, they joined to make a difference and have found real purpose in giving back.
Marauders Men’s Health is dedicated to supporting men’s mental, physical and social wellbeing in Rhondda Cynon Taf. From walk-and-talk groups to pickleball and walking rugby, their work offers connection, activity and purpose.
Their volunteers are at the heart of everything they do, whether leading sessions, supporting others or acting as trustees, these gents are making a real difference to their community.
Valleys Steps is a local organisation dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing through free self-help courses.
Read on to hear more about Natasha's experience, what inspired them to get involved, and the difference volunteering has made, both to them and to their community.
