Play Service Jobs and Volunteering Opportunities

All Play Service job vacancies are advertised on the Torfaen Council website under the Jobs section.

We currently have the following job opportunity available

• Playwork Apprentice

Summer jobs are typically advertised between January and March each year.

Summer volunteering opportunities are launched in December.

Update for Summer 2026

All volunteer and paid positions have now been successfully filled.

Volunteering with the Play Service

The Play Service is currently looking for volunteers aged 16+ to support our summer playschemes. Your role will entail working as part of a team to provide play opportunities.

The Benefits of Volunteering

• Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on the community
• Volunteering can develop new interests and hobbies
• Volunteering is a brilliant way to get life experience
• Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life
• Volunteering is ultimately about helping others and having an impact on people’s wellbeing
• Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills
• Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
• Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organisation skills.
• Volunteering is great to put on your CV or university or college application.

All volunteers are entitled to claim expenses £15 per day towards their food and travel.

All volunteers will be supported to complete training.

All volunteers will be eligible to be provided with a reference of their playscheme experience to support them in future employment and study.