My name is Judy Mitchinson and before volunteering at the Andrew Logan museum of Sculpture, I was struggling with anxiety and had lost my confidence. After having children, the idea of returning to the workplace felt impossible.

Then I started volunteering at the museum. Over the course of 10 months, I was welcomed into the dazzling world of Andrew Logan. A vibrant, supportive community. I was given the freedom and flexibility to develop my skills and contribute in meaningful ways, with the support and guidance of an incredible team. I learned so much – from practical skills to gaining a renewed sense of self-worth – and, most importantly, I found joy again. ✨

At the end of those 10 months, I was offered the role of Project Coordinator at the museum – something that once felt so impossible became possible. Andrew’s work and museum has this magical quality – a dreamlike sense of imagination and joy – and it’s wonderfully infectious. 💖


I truly believe that volunteering is good for the soul. “Volunteers are at the heart of the museum. They are vital to its success – bringing energy, positivity, and passion that help the museum grow and thrive.” 😊

If you would like to volunteer at the museum contact [email protected]

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Llawenydd Helpu: Sut Rhoddodd Gwirfoddoli Hwb i’m Hyder a’m Gyrfa

Judy Mitchinson yw f’enw i, a chyn gwirfoddoli yn amgueddfa Cerflunwaith Andrew Logan, roeddwn i’n cael trafferth gyda phryder ac wedi colli fy hyder. Ar ôl cael plant, roedd y syniad o ddychwelyd i’r gweithle yn teimlo’n amhosibl.

Yna dechreuais wirfoddoli yn yr amgueddfa. Dros gyfnod o 10 mis, croesawyd fi i fyd llachar Andrew Logan. Cymuned fywiog, gefnogol. Cefais y rhyddid a’r hyblygrwydd i ddatblygu fy sgiliau a chyfrannu mewn ffyrdd ystyrlon, gyda chefnogaeth ac arweiniad tîm anhygoel. Dysgais gymaint – o sgiliau ymarferol i ennill ymdeimlad newydd o hunan-werth – ac, yn bwysicaf oll, dychwelodd y llawenydd.

Ar ddiwedd y 10 mis dan sylw, cefais gynnig rôl Cydlynydd Prosiect yn yr amgueddfa – daeth rhywbeth a oedd unwaith yn teimlo mor amhosibl yn bosibl. Mae gan waith ac amgueddfa Andrew naws hud – ymdeimlad breuddwydiol o ddychymyg a llawenydd – ac mae’n heintus dros ben.

Rwy’n credu’n wirioneddol fod gwirfoddoli yn dda i’r enaid. “Mae gwirfoddolwyr wrth wraidd yr amgueddfa. Maen nhw’n hanfodol i’w llwyddiant – gan ddod ag egni, positifrwydd ac angerdd sy’n helpu’r amgueddfa i dyfu a ffynnu.”

Os hoffech chi wirfoddoli yn yr amgueddfa, cysylltwch ag [email protected]