Volunteers are the backbone of the National Eisteddfod and without volunteers it would be difficult to stage the festival
From the dozens of Rhondda Cynon Taf residents who have worked tirelessly to raise money to the hundreds who have shared their time during the Eisteddfod, their contribution is essential.
And the organisers of the festival and local agencies who have worked together to ensure the success of the Eisteddfod hope to take advantage of their enthusiasm contribute their time in the future.
Eisteddfod Volunteer Co-ordinator Morys Gruffydd said: "The success of the National Eisteddfod is dependent on the support and assistance of many volunteers, not only during the week but throughout the year and we grateful to everyone who is part of the team.
"The fact that a large number of new Welsh speakers use volunteering at the Eisteddfod as an opportunity to gain more confidence to use our language in a community is very powerful, and the work that the Eisteddfod does in the field this, locally and nationally, is to be commended.
"But the intention of this plan is to build on the enthusiasm and ensure progression from year to year."
Morys started work earlier this year and he praises the work that has already been done for this year's Eisteddfod in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
"Everyone is welcome to volunteer. From Welsh speakers to learners there’s room for everyone.
"Preparations are being made to extend this element at next year's Wrexham National Eisteddfod and we are already looking ahead further than that. We are looking at the best way to operate and to take advantage of the infectious enthusiasm of areas that host the Eisteddfod.
"There is a natural element of experimentation and probably not every idea will work but keeping the volunteers enthusiastic and working in their communities is an important part of the q legacy."
Nina Finnigan, Bryncynon Strategy's volunteering co-ordinator, said that securing a volunteering endowment is an important part of the festival's vision.
"We are keen for those who live locally to keep in touch and perhaps continue to volunteer with organisations like us.
They will be of great help to us in offering their service and their ability to speak Welsh so that our communities have the opportunities to chat in the language outside of a classroom situation," she said.