Noori has supported C3SC since February 2024, and with a background in graphic design, has helped re-design the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2024 sponsorship document. In addition, Noori has created several of our promotional videos including ‘I’m a Volunteer’ for which he also stars in as part of the #VolunteersWeek40 campaign. A dedicated individual, Noori is always friendly and happy to help in the office!

Abbas is no stranger to the volunteering space in Cardiff, starting in 2017 and having volunteered for more than 10 organisations across Cardiff to support community groups and individuals. Abbas’ enthusiasm to help others and get involved always shines through and so when a C3SC event takes place, you can expect Abbas to be there. We’re pleased to share that his volunteering journey has led him to become a Trustee at C3SC in 2024.

Maria joined the team at C3SC as a volunteer at the beginning of the year, Bringing her insight and skills from her Master’s degree in Website Administration and Engineering, Maria has been providing fabulous support with refreshing C3SC’s website and membership portal and helping to make them easier to use and navigate

Narges has been volunteering with C3SC since 2022, supporting with uploading items to our WordPress-run website to provide the latest updates in the voluntary and community sector. These items are compiled into a weekly bulletin and Narges has been a large asset to getting the publication together week in, week out. Narges’ dedication was rewarded as she became the winner of the Volunteering-Wales Most Active Volunteer category in the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2023!

Modesta began volunteering with C3SC in November 2023 as a Digital Communications Volunteer. Alongside completing her Master’s in Strategic Marketing, Modesta has been supporting C3SC with creating digital content and messaging for social media including being involved with the #VolunteersWeek40 campaign. She is polite, and always seen smiling whenever she’s in the office, bringing a positive energy to everyone at C3SC!

Gareth has been a volunteer with C3SC since the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2023 alongside completing his Journalism degree at the University of South Wales. With a high interest in digital communications and media, Gareth helped to interview several of our winners at the awards, capturing their initial reaction first-hand on camera. Gareth has further supported C3SC in other areas such as radio presenting and video editing.

Jien initially started as a volunteer with C3SC by sitting on the Cardiff Youth Led Grant Panel, making decisions on what youth projects to fund in Cardiff that are initiated with young people themselves. Jien has also supported C3SC in some case study writing, as well as translating some of our materials into Chinese.

Caroline has been supporting our weekly Cardiff Community Radio Show which airs every Monday, 11am to 1pm on Radio Cardiff – and hopes one day to create her own podcast. She told us, ‘What I enjoy the most about being part of a radio show is the increased confidence! I get to be on the show and have the opportunity to talk to a lot of inspiring people who are making a difference within their community.’

Abdalla began volunteering with C3SC in November 2023, using his skills and professional experience as an accountant and accountancy lecturer to support our finance and admin systems. With an eye for detail, Abdalla has provided fresh insights into how C3SC can streamline operations. Abdalla is the proud winner of the Volunteering-Wales Most Active Volunteer category at the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2024.

Catherine began volunteering with C3SC in April 2024, while completing her Master’s in Strategic Marketing. Her support to date includes working on the #VolunteersWeek40 campaign and the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2024 campaign. Catherine brings a friendly and positive energy to her role as a volunteer. She tells us, ‘Volunteering is an amazing experience. I have learned new things, boosted my social skills…I feel enriched!’

Andy has been supporting C3SC for several years as our Volunteer Photographer, notably at two of C3SC’s annual flagship events – the Cardiff Volunteer Awards, and the Annual General Meeting and Members’ Forum. Andy brings his experience of capturing the beautiful and empowering moments of each event, carefully documenting the community spirit brought by our members with support from our team of fantastic volunteers and trustees.