What is Pave the Way?
Pave the Way is a new project funded by the Big Lottery to support people into volunteering to achieve wellbeing.
Operating throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, it is led by Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health (cavamh) in partnership with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) and Voluntary Community Services (VCS). This ensures that our project can be delivered in your community and led by the organisation which understands your area and the volunteering opportunities available
Why ‘Wellbeing through Volunteering’?
Research shows that many people face barriers to volunteering because of poor mental health. This may be because of :-
Pave the Way recognises this so we can tailor our work to meet any specific needs that you have to prepare for volunteering. We also have ‘buddies’ who can provide that additional personalised support if you think this would be helpful.
Research shows that volunteering makes people feel healthier, happier, lifts their mood and gives them a sense of purpose in life and a new way forward. There are so many benefits volunteering can bring:-
All of this is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. That’s why we want to make sure you have a good experience. We will spend time with you at the start assisting you to find a volunteering opportunity that you will find interesting and beneficial.
Aims of Pave the Way
How to become part of Pave the Way
You can contact us yourself to discuss your eligibility for Pave the Way or if you are supported by an organisation or voluntary group you can ask the person who currently supports you to contact us to make a referral. The process is straightforward as we want to make it as easy as possible for people to access Pave the Way
Next Steps
If you live in the Vale of Glamorgan
then contact our Vale Volunteering Officer :-
Clare Humphreys
at GVS on
01446 741706 or e mail clare@gvs.wales
If you live in Cardiff
then contact our Cardiff Volunteering Officer :-
Jo Harry
at VCS on
029 2132 2627
or e mail Jo.H@vcscymru.org.uk
If you are a business or organisation that wants to get involved with Pave the Way or you just want to find out more about our project then contact Andrew Jones – Pave The Way Co-Ordinator on 029 2022 2200 or e mail andrew@cavamh.org.uk
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