In 2024, NoFit State received funding for a Volunteer Programme from the Welsh Government’s Volunteering Wales Main Grants Scheme, administered by the WCVA. We were able to offer a variety of exciting volunteering opportunities to get some hands-on experience in events and within the creative industry.
Sara
What do you do at NoFit State?
I help out in the community space preparing food and snacks and drinks. I also engage in the activities.
How did you get into volunteering? Would you recommend volunteering and why is it important to you?
I had to much spare time and wanted to volunteer locally. A friend told me about NoFit State and put me in touch with Jo. l would definitely recommend volunteering as it’s amazing physically, mentally and spiritually.
What impact has volunteering at NoFit State had on you? What skills have you learnt/developed?
It has brought me back and greatly helped boost my confidence. I’ve met some wonderful people with different talents and skills. I am very grateful for this amazing opportunity.
Kevin
What do you do at NoFit State?
I volunteer in the community Space. I help to set up the space for children to play and relax. I help with meeting and greeting the people and families. I help with making and serving refreshments and lunches. I play nursery rhymes and sing with the children with my ukulele. I help to support the adults with wellbeing exercises and I also speak Welsh.
How did you get into volunteering? Would you recommend volunteering and why is it important to you?
I retired from paid work and decided to look for voluntary work to fill some of my time. I found this and another placement through the Volunteer Wales website. I would recommend it to others as volunteering can be done at hours that suit the individual, at your own level of ability. I love being with people and this is wonderful with the opportunities where I volunteer.
What impact has volunteering at NoFit State had on you? What skills have you learnt/developed?
At a basic level, volunteering keeps me occupied. I dislike being bored. I meet amazing people, all with their stories to share.
I had no experience with small children, so I have learned a lot about safeguarding, what children enjoy doing, helping them to share play with others and when they need to stay calm.
Why volunteer with NoFit State?
- Be part of a fun friendly team.
- Fantastic opportunity to get some hands-on experience in events and within the creative industry.
- No previous experience required! We will offer full training, and you will be supported by our experienced core team throughout.
- We will work with you to make sure your volunteering experience is tailored to your needs, skills and goals.
- We can reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as travel.
We would like to recruit more volunteers from Adamsdown, Splott and Tremorfa and if you have any access or support needs, please tell us about these so that we can support you to volunteer.
To find out more and have a chat about how to get involved email [email protected] or call 02920 221 330