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Volunteer Jim Bell from Presteigne

Volunteers

Every year, hundreds of people across Mid Wales give up their time to do unpaid voluntary work of all kinds. Find out why they do it and what they get out of it.


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  • Brecon Dial-a-ride

    Ian Kinsey on his work for the Brtecon-based community transport scheme.

    WRVS stalwart

    Find out more about Joan Griggs who'se been a WRVS volunteer fro 68 years.

    Brilliant Birds

    Find out how to get involved with the RSPB's Aren't Birds Brilliant scheme.

    A Voice for You

    Find out more about a group which helps to provide a voice for people with a learning disability in Montgomeryshire.

    WRVS

    Linda Howdle cuts hair at Bronglais Hospital with the WRVS

    Presteigne's Warden

    80-year-old Jim Bell has taken on the task of restoring an ancient castle site

    Aber Art Classes

    Sara Weller runs art classes at the Aberystwyth Day Centre.

    Park Life

    Philip Clark teaches dry stone walling skills in the Brecon Beacons National Park

    Save the Children

    Solveig and Jane take stock of their work at a Save the Children shop in Aberystwyth.

    Teifi Valley Railway

    Jacqueline Shanks is a volunteer fireman on a steam railway line in the Teifi Valley.

    Ceredigion Coastguards

    Based at Gwbert, New Quay, Aberystwyth and Borth, the county's coastguards deal with around 200 incidents a year.

    CAVO

    Ceredigion's Association of Voluntary Organisations offers support and advice to local groups.

    Cei Dev

    Marilyn Elson volunteers with community regeneration organisation Cei Dev.

    Faces of Foster Care

    Powys' Faces of Foster Care talk about their experiences.

    Age Concern

    Barbara MacCullum says Age Concern is now part of her life.

    Link-Line

    Sheila Arnold volunteers for the talking magazine Link-Line

    CARAD

    Meeting people is one of the best things about being a volunteer, says Cath from Rhayader.

    Happy Apple

    Volunteers gather in Ystradgynlais every Thursday to pack boxes of fresh fruit and veg.

    RSVP

    Rachel Evans loves working on projects like Cars for Carers.

    Cats Protection

    Lynsey Owen volunteers with her local branch of Cats Protection.

    From Cans to Trees

    A fruit tree for every tonne of aluminium drinks cans recycled in Powys.

    Oldies Club

    Abigail Harrap's work with a charity that aims to help vulnerable older dogs into permanent homes.

    Flying High

    Dilwyn Williams has been flying microlight planes to raise money

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