PAVS' Volunteering Pembrokeshire service offers up-to-date information, advice and guidance to people who are looking for volunteering opportunities.

With nearly 200 registered voluntary organisations offering over 500 volunteering opportunities, Volunteering Pembrokeshire can match your skills and interests with a vacancy that suits you best.

Volunteering Pembrokeshire also provides an Adult Guidance service on careers and training in addition to volunteering. Information advisors are working in the community on an outreach basis, providing information, advice and guidance to potential volunteers.

PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire National Volunteers Week 2008

National Volunteers Week 2008 was once again very successful for PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire.  The volunteering team at PAVS organised a road show of events and activities throughout the first week of June, promoting volunteering and recognising the achievements of volunteers who have carried out exceptional work within the voluntary sector in Pembrokeshire. Exhibitions at the Fishguard Market, the Farmers Market and on the Old Bridge at Haverfordwest were very busy and many passers-by showed an interest in the various volunteering opportunities on offer. The main event midweek took place at the Picton Centre, Haverfordwest where over 80 volunteers and their managers enjoyed complimentary therapies and ‘pamper’ taster treatments as a thank you for their contribution to volunteering. The Pembrokeshire Volunteer Awards 2008 Ceremony was carried out over lunch with around 20 awards and certificates presented to worthy recipients. It was an exceptional day and a fantastic opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to the people who give so much of their time and dedication to volunteering in their communities.

From left to right – Joan Mathias, Commended Trustee, Stacey McKeown, Winner Under 25, Sioned Evans, Commended Under 25, Liz Griffiths, Highly Commended Mary Sigley, Ann Love, Commended Mary Sigley, Mike Thorne, Commended Trustee, Sheila Knapp-Fisher, Commended Trustee, Yvonne Earl, Pembrokeshire nominee for Wales Volunteer of the Year. Bottom left to right – John Swain, Highly Commended Over 25, Margo Waddell, Winner Trustee, Anthea Evans, Winner Over 25, Brenda Hancock, Highly Commended. Other award recipients not pictured – Ian Phillips, Winner Mary Sigley, Audrie Lewis, Highly Commended Over 25, David Kennard, Highly Commended Over 25, Anny Stanyard, Commended Over 25, Julie Stocker, Commended Mary Sigley and Robin Taylor, Pembrokeshire nominee for Wales Volunteer of the Year. Millennium Volunteer certificates - Tamara O’Leary, Victoria Jones, Ian Phillips, Stacey McKeown, Gareth Bevans and Lynsay Hooper. For more information about volunteering contact PAVS on 01437 769422.

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