Introducing GlobalWelsh Connect. A global community with Wales at its heart
Join GlobalWelsh Connect
Growing Wales' largest community, online
We’re connecting people around the world with one thing in common, their passion for Wales. We have members from over 47 countries worldwide from a range of industries, with a range of skills, knowledge and opportunities to share.
There are 3 million people in Wales and it's estimated to be upwards of 3 million people with an affiliation to Wales around the world. We have an opportunity to create Wales’ largest global community and shape the future for Wales.
Make meaningful connections, discovering opportunities
GlobalWelsh Connect gives you a range of ways to interact and connect with others.
Whether you’re heading to a new city and want to meet some friendly Welsh faces during your stay, you want access to valuable business knowledge or you want to give back and help others succeed, GlobalWelsh Connect will help you make those important connections and seek out those opportunities.
What connect offers
GlobalWelsh Connect offers a number of features including:
Callouts
If you’re looking for help and advice with a project or seeking an opportunity, submit a callout to the community.
Live Location
Search, find and reach out to like-minded members around the world
News
The latest news and views from GlobalWelsh and the community.
Events
Create & discover upcoming events from GlobalWelsh and members around the world
Trips
Share with the community if you’ve got a trip planned for opportunities to make new connections
Discuss
Fuel your passion - start or join a discussion on matters close to your heart
Media Centre
Videos, documents, photos and graphics for you to view and share
Check In
Let other members know where you are and connect with those nearby
City Hubs
Join our growing range of City Hubs to connect with like-minded people near you
Instant Messenger
Private message other community members
Create a Profile
Build your own personal and professional profile to share with the community
MyMentor
Find or become a professional mentor
Careers
Find your next opportunity or source Welsh talent for your business
Global Business Directory
Browse businesses, products & services and showcase your business to the community
Join the GlobalWelsh community via Connect...
Join Free
Join for free on a limited access membership. Upgrade anytime.
Features and benefits of free membership:
- Take your place in our global community
- Create & manage your own personal/professional profile
- *New* Browse available career opportunities in Wales and around the world
- *New* Find businesses, products and services in Wales and around the world
- Get tickets to GlobalWelsh events
- Post your news and updates on the Live Feed
- Engage with other GlobalWelsh members around the world
- Keep up to date with news from GlobalWelsh, Wales & the community
- Help others by responding to community Callouts
- Access to Connect via browser and mobile app*
Upgrade to Pathfinder or Pioneer any time to:
- Promote your events to the community
- Submit community Callouts
- View and explore the community map
- Post Check-ins
- Post Trips
- Get free or discounted tickets to events
- Search for like-minded members based on your location, industry and interests
- Notify members about your news & events
- Join City Hubs
- Access forthcoming features & benefits...
Who's this membership for?
Those who want to be part of the GlobalWelsh community but aren’t ready to get fully involved just yet.
How do I get this membership?
Everyone joins for free to start. Simply complete the request to join form, once approved you’ll be granted free membership to GlobalWelsh Connect. If you want to support our mission and access more features you can upgrade membership to Pathfinder or Pioneer anytime via the Memberships page on GlobalWelsh Connect.
Join GlobalWelsh Connect* All new members are subject to approval, Terms & Conditions apply. Available to over 18s only.
Pathfinder
Full access membership exclusively for young people aged between 18-27 years old.
£35 per year
Features and benefits:
- Create and manage your own personal/professional profile
- Search for members based on your location, industry and interests
- Find or become a mentor via the MyMentor global mentoring programme
- *New* Browse available career opportunities in Wales and around the world
- *New* Find businesses, products and services in Wales and around the world
- Free or discounted tickets to GlobalWelsh events
- Community world map - connect with those near and far!
- Check-in and connect to other members nearby
- Off travelling? Post a Trip and see who’s about
- Need help with something? Submit and respond to community Callouts
- Add your own events to the global events calendar
- Join City of Industry Hubs
- Access to forthcoming features and benefits to help you and your ambitions!
- Have your say and help us develop GlobalWelsh Connect for you
- Access to Connect via browser and mobile app
Who's this membership for?
The young, ambitious and aspirational. Young people who are embarking on their career journey, travelling the world, or simply looking in search of new opportunities and warm connections in Wales and around the world.
How do I get this membership?
Join GlobalWelsh Connect for free and then visit the Memberships page to purchase this membership.
Join GlobalWelsh Connect* All new members are subject to approval, Terms & Conditions apply. Available to over 18s only.
Pioneer
Full access membership.
£12 per month OR £107 per year (Save 25%)
GlobalWelsh is a not-for-profit and your membership fee will go towards supporting GlobalWelsh's grassroots effort to connect Wales and the Welsh diaspora. Diolch yn fawr!
Features and benefits:
- Create & manage your own personal/professional profile
- Search for members based on your location, industry and interests
- Find or become a mentor via the MyMentor global mentoring programme
- *New* Browse available career opportunities in Wales and around the world
- *New* Find businesses, products and services in Wales and around the world
- Free or discounted tickets to GlobalWelsh events
- Community world map - see who’s near and far!
- Share your news and updates with the global community
- Check-in and connect to others nearby
- Post Trips to see who’s about and what's going on
- Submit and respond to community Callouts
- Add your own events to the global events calendar
- Join Hubs, host your own City or Industry Hub
- Access to forthcoming features and benefits to help you and your ambitions!
- Have your say and help us develop GlobalWelsh Connect for you
- Access to Connect via browser and mobile app
Who's this membership for?
The creators, the doers, the dreamers, the opportunity seekers and the ambitious. The passionate Welsh – in Wales and around the world. Those who want to be a part of Wales’ largest community and help Wales raise its profile, ambitions and realise it’s potential.
How do I get this membership?
Join GlobalWelsh Connect for free and then visit the Memberships page to purchase this membership.
Join GlobalWelsh Connect* All new members are subject to approval, Terms & Conditions apply. Available to over 18s only.
Business
Exclusive membership for businesses
Packages start from just £295 per year. Available to businesses in Wales and around the World.
GlobalWelsh is a not-for-profit and your membership fee will go towards supporting GlobalWelsh's grassroots effort to connect Wales and the Welsh diaspora. Diolch yn fawr!
Package & cost infoGlobalWelsh for Business features and benefits:
- Access to all GlobalWelsh Connect features and GlobalWelsh programmes for you and your employees*
Plus:
- Create a business showcase page on the new global Business Directory
- Source top talent from around the world via the new Careers section
- Access to the Business Members Hub - network, collaborate, share
- Exclusive access to GlobalWelsh Invest**
- Exclusive business-focused networking events & masterclasses delivered by world-class thought leaders and partners
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Business Spotlights
- Coming soon: Leaders Hub and mentoring
*Number of users and access dependent on package
**Access dependent on criteria and subject to approval
Who's this membership for?
Ambitious businesses of any size, located in Wales or anywhere in the world.
The innovators, the risk-takers, the job creators - the ones shaping a prosperous future. Those who understand the power of connection and the value of diaspora, those who are ready to embrace their ‘Welshness’ and share it with the world!
How do I get this membership?
Apply hereContact connect@globalwelsh.com if you have any questions.
Join GlobalWelsh Connect* All new members are subject to approval, Terms & Conditions apply. Available to over 18s only.
Business leader or founder?
GlobalWelsh for Business is available to businesses in Wales and around the world.
Additional benefits include: *
- Create a business showcase page on the new global Business Directory
- Source top talent from around the world via the new Careers section
- Access to the Business Hub - network, collaborate, share
- An exclusive programme of business-focused events and masterclasses delivered by world-class thought leaders and partners
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Business Spotlights
- Coming soon: Leaders Hub and mentoring
* Subject to eligability and availability.
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