SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is urgently appealing to the people of Neath Port Talbot to join its network of volunteers that provide support for the Armed Forces community.

The SSAFA Glamorgan-West branch is looking to recruit new caseworkers to help continue its vital work supporting veterans and their families in the area.

The journey to ‘Civvy Street’ can be a difficult time for some veterans. Their employment, living arrangements, financial stability and personal lifestyles all alter at the same time whilst they and their families are moving away from their support networks and trying to acclimatise to their new life.

Volunteering for SSAFA is a great way to give something back to their local Armed Forces community and meet new people. A background in the Forces is not necessary but empathy and enthusiasm is a must.

SSAFA volunteer caseworkers provide support to veterans and their families who are in need. This could include access to financial assistance, advice and support on personal affairs and access to special equipment for those with disabilities.

In addition to volunteer case workers, the SSAFA West-Glamorgan is also looking to recruit a new Divisional Secretary.

Divisional secretaries are responsible for the day to day running of the division and provide support to all the other volunteers in the area.

Tracey Berridge, Deputy Director of Volunteer Operations at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, said:“After all that the Armed Forces and their families have sacrificed for us, we feel it is our duty to make sure they receive the support they need when they face difficulties on their return to civilian life.

“We are in urgent need of more dedicated volunteers in Neath Port Talbot, so SSAFA can continue to reach more veterans and families in need of help.

"They have sacrificed a great deal for us, and now it’s our turn to support them."

You can get in touch by visiting www.ssafa.org.uk/volunteer to find out more.