• Before submitting your application, please take the time to read our Volunteering Information pack, which can be downloaded below
• To find out what to expect from the application process, please click here.
• All of our volunteering vacancies are advertised via and can be applied to on our Volunteering Wales profile.
• A copy of our application form can also be found here.
• Once you have applied, you will hear from our Volunteer Coordinator to arrange a meeting with a team leader or service manager from the service you’re applying to.
• If you require support with completing the application forms, please contact volunteer@barod.cymru.

• Hands-on experience – looks great on your CV
• Making a difference – great for your ‘feel good factor’
• Shadowing experienced team members – learn from some of the best in the business!
• Opportunities to shape services – we have made some great improvements based on volunteer suggestions
• Develop your own social and professional networks – meet new people and make connections
• Access to training and development opportunities – there’s always lots on offer
• Support and guidance – you’re own link worker to guide you through your volunteering journey
• Possibility of employment – whilst volunteering doesn’t guarantee you a job with us, many of our staff started out as volunteers before becoming paid members of the team. Our Recruitment and Volunteer Coordinator is also available to assist volunteers with CVs and job applications, both to Barod and non-Barod roles.
• We will also provide out of pocket expenses to all volunteers, including travel/parking expenses and a budget for lunch if you volunteer at least 5 hours in a day with us.

If you are looking for a placement or some work experience to support your studies, please contact volunteer@barod.cymru.

When emailing, please provide as much detail as possible about the placement requirements, hours required and deadline.

“Volunteering with Barod and seeing first-hand the work staff do with clients, has opened my eyes to substance use and harm reduction. One day is never the same and it’s given me understanding and empathy for a subject I had little experience of previously.” 

Claire, current volunteer 

“Volunteering really changed my life and gave me a new career path to follow. I was given the opportunity to volunteer at a Barod drop-in centre which involved helping where possible and making lots of coffee/tea for people who were just desperate for somewhere to go,  as was I at the time. I was unemployed and at a very low ebb in my life at the time, I had worked most of my life in ‘dictator-style’ managed organisations and was initially amazed that people were given freedom of choice, a voice and, more importantly, hope that they were better than they actually thought and could make a difference. My confidence, self-esteem and motivation levels gradually returned and I was soon offered a paid post. In March 2019 I celebrated 7 years employment with Barod.” 

Rob, former volunteer, now a staff member

“Volunteering at Barod has helped me grow in confidence, whilst learning invaluable communication skills. It feel good to give back to the community and help people, along with friendly and kind staff members who are approachable and keen to help you develop as volunteers. I am really glad I started volunteering.” 

Zoe, current volunteer