Find out more about volunteering

The following links give more information on volunteering in Powys and the wider community:

Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations

Day services in Powys

These community resource centres working in the field of mental health are often looking for new volunteers and run regular training courses.

Ponthafren

Mid Powys Mind

Brecon & District Contact Association

Ystradgynlais Mind

Local volunteering opportunities

DIY Futures participation projects

Stronger in Partnership network

latest news

How to support someone who is suicidal

Gwener 18 Mai 2012

Suicidal feelings are frightening and painful for the person who is experiencing them and for partners, family, friends and colleagues. Anxiety and confusion about what to do and how to cope can add to a distressing situation.

events

Mental Health Awareness Week 2012

Llun 21 Mai 2012 to Llun 28 Mai 2012

Annual UK-wide campaign raises awareness of a particular health issue that affects mainstream mental health and wellbeing in the UK

Sounds Interesting Video Evening

Mercher 23 Mai 2012

The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive

Adult Protection Sessions for Carers

Mercher 23 Mai 2012

Keeping the person you care for safe from harm - Sessions for Carers about Adult Protection

Workshop on the Information and Consultation Strategy for Carers [Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010

Mercher 23 Mai 2012

Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells

Sounds Interesting

Mercher 23 Mai 2012

Video Evenings in Llandrindod Wells

Draft Information & Advice Strategy for Carers

Mercher 23 Mai 2012

A workshop event to look at the consultation work to-date.

Adult Protection Sessions for Carers

Iau 24 Mai 2012

Keeping the person you care for safe from harm - Sessions for Carers about Adult Protection

Llandrindod Wells Alcohol Conference: 24 – 27 May 2012 – Special local last minute Powys only discounts

Iau 24 Mai 2012

Find attached information about a "late special" discounted price offer for our forthcoming conference. Please note: This offer applies to those who work or live in Powy...

Time To Change Workshops

Iau 24 Mai 2012

Workshops for people with lived experience of mental health problems who are interested in applying to run their own anti-stigma project.

Together For Change Liberty Staduim Cardiff

Gwener 25 Mai 2012

One of three national events across Wales organised by Mental Health Action Wales and NLIAH. Highlighting the aim of Stronger in Partnership which is all about involving people wi...

Time to Change Wales Workshops

Gwener 25 Mai 2012

Workshops for people with lived experience of mental health problems who are interested in applying to run their own anti-stigma project.

Community Poetry Workshop - Hay on Wye

Mawrth 29 Mai 2012

Write and Unite – Words for Well-being is a community workshop inspired and organised by Melanie Owen in the town where she lives; Hay on Wye

Sounds Interesting Video Evening

Mercher 30 Mai 2012

Just Listen

Consultation event - Supporting People Programme

Mercher 30 Mai 2012

As a result of the responses to the previous consultation, the Welsh Government is now holding a short consultation on Chapter 2 of the Guidance to take forward interim arrangement...

Times are tough, and getting tougher – what can be done

Mercher 30 Mai 2012

That’s the question at the heart of WCVA and the Bevan Foundation's upcoming conference, Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales,taking place at Ca...