NPTC Group of Colleges are passionate about volunteering and we try to embed volunteering opportunities for our students, staff and wider community. Working in the heart of Neath Port Talbot and Powys, we aim to embed the Corporate Social Responsibility practices of the College in our daily work to show the College’s strengths, skills and expertise for the community. We celebrate the ongoing volunteering already happening within the College and have plenty of opportunities for our community to volunteer with us to make a difference to our local communities and have a positive impact on society.
Offering ‘More than Just an Education’ the College supports and encourages student volunteering. The benefits of volunteering are plentiful and can be a fun opportunity to explore your interests outside and develop your capabilities. Current opportunities include:
As part of its commitment to health, well-being and sustainability, the College has introduced a new Employer Volunteering policy for employees to take part in up to two days a year of volunteering during work time.
The College links with charities aligning with our values. This year we have a great partnerships with Keep Wales Tidy, Brecon Jazz Festival, The Princes Trust, Shelter Cymru.
Keep Wales Tidy (KWT)
The College is working with Keep Wales Tidy (KWT) and is part of 184-strong Litter Picking Hubs across Wales to support activities on the ground in a sustainable way. Cleaning up our communities, the hubs which are based at Neath College, Brecon Beacons College and Newtown College offer all the equipment needed to carry out a safe clean-up. The kits include litter pickers, hi-vis vests and rubbish bags.
In addition, the College has set up nature gardens on the Neath, Brecon Beacons and Newtown College sites, where fresh produce is being grown. The vegetable gardens will help supply the College kitchens. As well as the horticultural team and students, volunteers are needed to help support the project.
If you would like to join in with a litter pick or organise your own, please contact the Keep Wales Tidy reception teams at the following locations for details:
The Hafren Theatre in Newtown, Powys is a busy venue with over 150 events and cinema screening each year and needs a dedicated team of Front of House volunteers. If you’d like to become part of a friendly team of fellow art lovers, access the Theatre’s website for more information:
Outstanding Volunteers in the NPTC Group Community
Former student, Carrie Short, won the Volunteer of the Year Award at the NPTCVS Volunteering Awards 2023.
We have a number of staff who volunteer in the role of Justice of the Peace as Magistrates, and we are very proud of the work they do serving their community.
If you would like to partner with us in the Neath Port Talbot and Powys community, or to celebrate volunteering already happening, please get in touch with us at enquiries@nptcgroup.ac.uk
