Get Involved
Take Action
Have you had an idea that you think will benefit the community, but haven’t had the chance to pursue that idea? Get in touch with a member of the team and discuss your plans and we can look to work together to ensure your idea thrives! We are here to listen to you and help you better the community you live in!
Fundraise
You can fundraise for YMCO Newport by hiking up Snowdon, doing a charity run, having a bake sale, zip lining or even skydiving! You can arrange your sponsorship and we can look to support your sponsor target. If you are interested in fundraising, let us know!
Volunteer
Alternatively, you can volunteer at events and chaperone during activities. There is no obligation for you to be involved in every event and we won’t take you for granted! Every volunteer is valuable and an integral part of the organisation. Contact us for opportunity to volunteer and add to your skills and experience!
Join The Team
If you would like a more dedicated position within YMCO Newport, we do have Core Volunteer roles available. If you are interested in applying please check our News & Announcements for upcoming posts or send us a cover letter with your details for us to review. We hope to hear from you soon.
Donate
Without your support, we would not be able to organise or arrange activities and events for you. Donation is key for us to help promote a cohesive and harmonious community, which we believe we are achieving! Please continue to support our goals by donating today.
DONATE NOW
The donation link is currently under development – please check back for future updates. Thank you.
If you want more reasons to donate, have a look at the list below for encouragement!
Benefits of Donating
- Experience more pleasure whilst helping others
- Bring more meaning to your life
- Promote generosity in your children
- Motivate friends and family
- Realize that every little bit helps
- Improve personal money management
- Give – if you can’t volunteer
Islam & Being Charitable
1. Giving charity provides shade on the Day of Judgement
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) has said: “The earth on the Day of Resurrection will be scorching, except for the shadow of a believer, for verily his charity will serve him as shade.” (Kanzul Ummal: Volume 11, Page 616)
2. Pleasing Allah (swt)
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) has said: “Verily charity extinguishes the wrath of the Lord.” (Kanzul Ummal: Volume 11, Page 616)
3. Blocking the door for evil
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) has said: “Charity blocks seventy doorways to evil.” (Biharul Anwar: Volume 94, Page 132)
4. Reducing poverty
Imam Ali has said: “If you are reduced to poverty then trade with Allah (swt) through charity.” (Nahjul Balagha, Saying 258)
5. Settling debts
Imam Al-Sadiq has said: “Giving in charity helps settle debts and leaves behind only blessings.” (Biharul Anwar: Volume 94, Page 132)
6. The amount of giving
Imam Al-Kadhim has said: “Do not give away of yourself to your brothers so much that the loss incurred for you supercedes the benefit of them.” (Al-Kafi: Volume 24, Page 33)