Volunteering - Coronavirus (COVID-19) 174 days ago . By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Retired IT lecturer Peter Lager, from Rhyl, said he had tried to sign up through the GoodSAM website, but could not get any further because he lived in Wales. However, volunteering that requires going out of the house is now only permitted in certain circumstances. "In Wales we've already made arrangements for volunteers who want to help support health and social care at this time," Vaughan Gething said at a press conference earlier. The platform hosts hundreds of volunteering opportunities from across Wales in one place, making it easy to find and recruit volunteers – or start on your own volunteering journey. Details on how volunteers in Wales can support the most vulnerable, the NHS and local services during the coronavirus crisis have been published by the Welsh Government. "People can register on the Volunteering Wales site.". Welsh Tories say it should be UK-wide - and the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to raise the issue with the Welsh Government. Around 405,000 have joined so-far. By continuing to use this site, you agree to … "It is important that people who do volunteer do so safely, without putting themselves or others at risk. A Welsh Government spokesman said: "We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of Wales to support the NHS, local services and their community during this very difficult time. "That information will be shared with the voluntary sector and indeed the NHS.". Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. These are external links and will open in a new window. Initially, the First Minister said there were already established volunteering schemes in Wales. How you can safely help vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. The Welsh Government has since clarified its position and is urging people to register their interest via the website 'volunteering-wales.net'. Find out about local coronavirus restrictionsFollow the advice for coronavirus (COVID-19). "But we will get on to the Welsh Government this afternoon on the issue.". An England-only volunteering scheme to help the vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis should be offered in Wales, Tory MPs say. An initial fund of £24m has been announced to support Wales’ voluntary sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers across Wales have been coming together to help those vulnerable people affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme, which includes an app to find tasks to choose from, is looking for people who can: In Wales willing volunteers can contact their local councils, or register on the Volunteering Wales website. There have already been thousands showing interest in volunteering in Wales, according to Wales Council for Voluntary Action. An England-only volunteering scheme to help the vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis should be offered in Wales, Tory MPs say. Three people a minute sign up to be NHS volunteers in response to coronavirus crisis, Volunteer target raised to 750,000 after more than half a million people sign up to help NHS. Support for the third sector and charities during the disruption caused by COVID-19. Doctors and nurses will be able to refer people to the volunteers. People can sign-up to help deliver food and medicines, phone the isolated and drive patients to appointments. Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Skip to main content GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. My message to people is clear – if you are unable to get deliveries of food or ask family and friends to help, we will help ensure you are fed. "Wales should be part of the main scheme from the get go," he said. Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb said there was "lots of demand" from people in Wales to be part of the GoodSAM operation. "It seems a bit out of sorts, that I have to find out how to do it for Wales, [and] that there isn't something on the NHS site that directs me to the equivalent in Wales," he said. Read about our approach to external linking. We want to make sure this is as safe and coordinated as possible for organisations, volunteers and for people receiving support. Councils are co-ordinating the volunteer response in Wales, according to the health minister, The volunteer scheme is helping find people who can collect and deliver food, Coronavirus: Thousands volunteer to help NHS with vulnerable, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-52033280.