Machynlleth youth club needs new volunteers to keep it open.

The youth club was established four years ago as a volunteer led community project. It relies on charity funding following the cuts in youth work provision by Powys county council in 2016.

Currently based in the Canolfan Glyndwr, the club has provided a place for the community’s young people, aged 11-16, to be active and engaged in a sociable environment. More than 400 youths have been registered from Machynlleth and surrounding areas.

Jayne Hopkins, one of the current volunteer directors, is “very excited to announce the club has received a grant towards our upcoming community art project centred around local ceramicists and potters to produce a striking large-scale artwork for Machynlleth town”, just one example of offerings and provisions for young people by the club alongside their usual social, sports and collaborative offerings.

However, the club is seeking new faces to keep the doors open, there have been regular calls to the community for volunteer directors to join the team, with limited take up so far. After being involved for over four years, the present team are looking to hand over the reins to new directors. Unfortunately, if there isn’t adequate numbers identified by October half-term to ensure a robust handover, then club will have to close. On this matter Jayne Hopkins reaffirmed that “The Machynlleth youth club’s plea for volunteer directors is an opportunity for local people to contribute towards helping shape our community’s next generation”.

The club is looking for a minimum of four adults, who are willing to step up, with approximately six hours a month to offer. The role requires diverse skills, so people from any background will be able to contribute. A clear enhanced DBS check would be required.

Please contact [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in joining the team.