PAVS courses 

Helpline Volunteer

We are inviting individuals from across Wales to become volunteers on our Telephone Helpline, which offers advice and signposting to all those concerned about dyslexia - whether it be related to school, college or Higher Education, or employment.

All we ask is that you have access to a telephone, willing to commit a minimum of 3 hours per month (evenings between 5pm and 8pm) and prepared to attend training sessions on a wide range of issues, as well as telephone skills training.  We would also ask that you participate in our monthly telephone conferencing sessions.

You can be a Helpline Volunteer from the comfort of your own home!  You do not need to be able to travel to a central venue to participate!

For more information contact our Volunteering Co-ordinator, Anna Salisbury: email at admin@welshdyslexia.org or by telephoning 0808 1800 110 at our Cardigan office and Advice Centre.

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Become a Volunteer on our Free Holiday Scheme, Llangrannog
Pupils Years 5 – 7

Dyslecsia Cymru/Wales Dyslexia runs a holiday scheme for dyslexic children and young persons in years 5-7.  We also cater for those at high risk of being dyslexic but undiagnosed.

Details of the scheme

The scheme enables young dyslexic children and young people aged between 10 And 13 years of age the opportunity to meet new friends, develop confidence and build skills through a variety of different activities.  This includes outdoor pursuit activities, eg. skiing, horse riding, quad biking, swimming, together with 2 class-based sessions during early evening. 

Dates 

Monday 15th February to Wednesday 17th February inclusive.  All associated costs, meals and activities will be covered, overnight stay is necessary.

Age restrictions

  • Volunteers need to be over 18 years of age - It is our policy for anyone working in this capacity to have undertaken an enhanced CRB check and to undertake basic training associated with this role.
  • Students following Welsh BAC can also be a volunteer but need to be over 16 years of age.

What will I be doing?

  • To support the young people in a range of activities
  • To support the young people during the recreational, evening activities
  • Support with independence skills as and when required

What skills can I bring to this role?

  • The ability to engage with children and young people
  • A sense of fund and the willingness to join in!
  • Availability to stay away from home for the week’s activities
  • Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of those attending

What qualities do I need?

  • You should be fun, outgoing and have a natural empathy with children and young people.
  • You need to be a Welsh First Language or someone learning to speak Welsh, for the role.

When will I be needed?

  • Daytime and evening during the scheme (2 overnight stays required)

Location

  • Gwersyll Yr Urdd Centre, Llangrannog, West Wales

What will I gain from the role?

  • An understanding of the needs of young people with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties
  • Experience of working hands-on
  • A sense of satisfaction at being able to support a young person to learn new skills and become increasingly independent

Contact Details

DC/WD Volunteering Co-ordinator

Email:  admin@welshdyslexia.org

If you have any queries or would like to apply for a role electronically, please visit our Contact Us page for further information

Content author:  admin@welshdyslexia.org.uk

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Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers

The Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers, run by the University of Wales, Lampeter (http://www.volstudy.ac.uk) has helped hundreds of people over the years improve their interpersonal skills.  You don’t need to be a volunteer to take advantage of this course, everybody can benefit from improved interpersonal skills.

At the moment the course is available free of charge for UK and EU residents who do not hold (and are not currently studying for) a degree or higher qualification.  Simply use the promotional code LAMP99 when applying online at www.volstudy.ac.uk.

Students who do already have a degree can also use this code and save £99 reducing the fees to £199.

The course is part-time distance learning with no exams.  We have monthly start dates and our tutor support is second to none.  The course is fully accredited by the University of Wales and can lead to a BA Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies.   We also run postgraduate courses leading to an MA.

If you would like to know more then visit our website http://www.volstudy.ac.uk.  Phone us on 01570 424785 or email vss@volstudy.ac.uk.

Matthew Scott
The Department of Voluntary Sector Studies
University of Wales Lampeter
College Street
Lampeter   SA48 7ED


Promotional Code Terms & Conditions:

Promotional codes entitle new students, at the time of application, to a saving of £99 against the price of the Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers course.  This reduces the cost of the course to £0 for students meeting the bursary criteria or to £199 for those not meeting the right criteria.  (see http://www.volstudy.ac.uk/finance.html) for bursary eligibility criteria)

Promotion codes are only valid for online applications.

The University of Wales, Lampeter reserves the right to decline applications where, in its opinion, a promotion code is invalid.