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YHA Borth is used regularly by school groups and has a great classroom and garden and access to the beach.  The outside mural and the wildlife garden need to a bit of TLC, so if you have some time this weekend please join in and help bring it up to scratch.  It’s also planned to spend some time clearing up the beach.

The weekend is open to all, but you will need to be relatively fit and healthy.  Families with children over 14 years are also welcome as well as groups of volunteers from colleges, youth groups or universities.

Accommodation for volunteers will be provided free of charge at YHA Borth.  Please bring food to self-cater for breakfasts and lunches.  A group meal will be provided on the Saturday evening for £5.

Please bring old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or worn.  Please also bring waterproof kit and walking boots or wellies in case the weather is wet.  All the tasks will be outside, so be prepared to face the weather – rain or shine! If you have any gardening tools, like shears, secateurs, forks, spades or gloves, please bring them along too.  Spare tools and gloves will be available.

For more information please contact the Volunteering team on 01629 592562, email getinvolvedwales@yha.org.uk or download the registration form and post it to YHA.

Turn out for the second of two weekends this winter to help redecorate YHA Marloes Sands.  This time they’ll be working on the Piggery.  All painting work will be indoors, so if you’re handy with a paintbrush please get in touch!

The event is open to anyone, but you do need to be relatively fit and healthy.  Families with children over 14 years are also invited.  If time permits, there should be some free time to explore the local area, including the fantastic beach.

Accommodation is provided free for volunteers at Marloes, but private and family rooms cannot be guaranteed.   There is room for a maximum of 20 volunteers.   A group meal will be prepared on Saturday evening, a nominal fee of £5 will be charged for all those joining in, to be payable on arrival.  For all other meals volunteers will need to self-cater.

Please bring old clothes and sensible shoes, like old walking boots, that you don’t mind getting a bit paint-splattered!  If you have gloves, please bring these too, however some will be provided.

For more information please contact the Volunteering team on 01629 592562, email getinvolvedwales@yha.org.uk or download the registration form and post it to Matlock.

The 2009 Affiliate Groups Conference will be held on the weekend 14-15th March 2009 at National Forest YH (see map below). There will be a walk on one of the days and a social event on Saturday evening.

Following a major refit of YHA Conwy over the winter, your help is needed to prepare for the re-opening.  This weekend will involve putting furniture together and plenty of lifting and carrying, therefore to volunteer you need to be fairly fit and healthy.

Accommodation will be provided free of charge to volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights and YHA Conwy will provide your evening meals.  Please bring breakfasts and lunches with you.

Work will take place on Saturday, starting 10am approximately.  Sunday may involve further work, or be a free day, depending on progress made! Please bring old clothes and strong shoes or boots.

For more information about this volunteering weekend please contact the Volunteering team on 01629 592562 or email getinvolvedwales@yha.org.uk. Alternatively you can download a registration form from the YHA web site.

Coed Y Brenin is one of the UK’s premier mountain bike parks.  Set amid the lush forests near to Dolgellau in deepest Wales, the park offers a variety of riding from beginners to experts. Bring the family, your mates or come by yourself for a fun weekend of real mountain biking.

Open to everybody. Families, individuals or groups - there is something for everyone at Coed y Brenin from advanced tracks to gentle beginners loops.  More information about this package will be available by January 2009.

Bikes can be hired from Coed y Brenin bike shop at the visitor centre. The trails are free to ride. Please bring appropriate clothing for biking, including a helmet and small rucsac to carry lunch/drink/tools.

For more information contact YHA Kings directly on 0845 371 9327 or email kings@yha.org.uk.

Open again after a major refurbishment programme, come and see how the hostel’s improved and chat about ways to support YHA.

There are some great grounds at YHA Brecon, a courtyard garden, vegetable patch, campfire area and plenty of places for wildlife.  Join up this weekend and help clear up and plan for the year ahead. They’ll be clearing beds and overgrown paths.

The weekend is open to all, but you will need to be relatively fit and healthy.  Families with children over 14 years are also welcome.  Groups of volunteers are also welcome, from colleges, youth groups or universities.

Accommodation for volunteers will be provided free of charge at YHA Brecon.  Please bring food to self-cater for breakfasts or lunches or you can book meals through the Hostel.  A group meal may be arranged for Saturday evening – TBC

Please bring old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or worn.  Please also bring waterproof kit and walking boots or wellies in case the weather is wet.  All the tasks will be outside, so be prepared to face the weather – rain or shine!If you have any gardening tools, like shears, secateurs, forks, spades or gloves, please bring them along too.  Spare tools and gloves will be available.

For more information please contact the Volunteering team on 01629 592562 or email getinvolvedwales@yha.org.uk or download the registration form and post it to Matlock.

Come to the Welsh Assembly Building in Cardiff to celebrate the achievements of the past year for all YHA’s volunteers and supporters.  You will also be given an update on developments in Wales and what happens next for Get Involved in Wales!

This event is open to all, there is no charge and a buffet lunch will be provided.

For more information about this volunteering weekend please contact the Volunteering team on 01629 592562 or email getinvolvedwales@yha.org.uk or download the registration form and post it to Matlock.