Volunteer
Volunteering at Glan Afan Silver Surfers
Glan Afan Silver Surfers provides free computer lessons for people over the age of 50 living in Neath Port Talbot. We have been running classes since 2007, and they have been very successful.
We take part in annual fundraising events, and Silver Surfers Day events. Our Silver Surfers group has been recognised nationally for its work, appearing on both television and radio.
Our volunteers have received recognition from various schemes, such as BT – Internet Ranger of the Year, WCVA – Volunteer of the Year awards, High Sherriff of West Glamorgan and Millennium Volunteers.
Why volunteer?
People choose to volunteer their time for many different reasons, including one, some or all of the following:
- We couldn’t survive without you!
- To make a difference
- To share skills and interests
- To learn new skills
- To make new friends
- To gain experience
- To develop confidence and communication skills
- To give something back to the community.
- To help them complete their Duke of Ed Service
- To help them complete the Millennium Volunteers scheme (16+ only
What can volunteers do?
There are a wide variety of opportunities available to volunteers at Glan Afan Silver Surfers, including:
- Supporting senior citizens who have never used a computer before
- Supporting senior citizens who are more confident on the computer
- Supporting senior citizens to access information
Who can volunteer?
To volunteer with Glan Afan Silver Surfers, you must be a student at the school.
It is our belief that everyone has skills and experiences that they can share and develop through volunteering at Glan Afan Silver Surfers.
