About us

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service is the umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea, supporting, developing and representing voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities in the County. We work to support and develop the Third Sector by providing a wide range of information, advice and support services and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy makers...

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Volunteering

SCVS Volunteer Centre can support you to find the right volunteering opportunity. Book an advice and guidance appointment at our centre, receive telephone assistance to help you decide, or access information through the Volunteering Wales website - we can help.

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Help & Support

Looking for support from a voluntary or community organisation? Feel that you don’t have a voice? Need some guidance around volunteering or training? We can help. Whilst much of our work involves supporting voluntary and community organisations in Swansea, we also run a variety of services which help individuals.

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Support for Organisations

We work to support and develop the Third Sector by providing a wide range of information, advice and support services and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy makers.

Training Events

Our courses help to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers.

  • Welcoming People Seeking Asylum and Refuge - Face to face course

    A Better Welcome to Swansea project supports newly arrived asylum seekers in Swansea. Project staff will deliver this training around what it means to be an asylum seeker or refugee in Swansea. Read more

  • Minute Taking - Face to face course

    Minute taking is an important skill which enables organistions to record decisions made in meetings and also to keep people informed. Read more

  • RSPH Understanding Mental Wellbeing - Face to face course

    The objective of this qualification by Royal Society for Public Health is to provide candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of mental wellbeing, the effect of mental wellbeing on the individual and community, and how mental wellbeing can be maintained or improved. Read more

News

The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.

  • Welcome new SCVS member - Working Options in Education

    Working Options in Education is an employability and life skills charity that has been helping young people to aim high and fulfil their potential since 2010. Read more

  • Welcome new SCVS member, Cymryd Rhan

    Cymryd Rhan has been dedicated to supporting the people of Wales for nearly four decades. Originally established by a group of parents grappling with the lack of post-special education support for their children, the Charity embodies core values of engagement, equality, opportunity, and inclusion. Read more

  • Swansea Local Development Plan 2023 – 2038 (LDP2)

    Starting the Conversation on Vision, Objectives and Options for Growth - Swansea Local Development Plan 2023 – 2038 is the new plan that will provide a planning blueprint that replaces the existing Swansea Local Development Plan 2010-2025. Read more

Local third sector events

Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more! 

  • Queertawe - Intergenerational creative workshops \ Gweithdai creadigol i bob oed

    Intergenerational creative workshops for the queer community (aged 16+) in Swansea. Monday evenings between 5:30pm-8:30pm. \ Gweithdai creadigol i bob oed (16+) i gymuned cwîar Abertawe. Nos Lun 5:30yh-8:30yh Read more

  • DBS Spring Conference 2024

    The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults’ and Children’s Barred Lists. Read more

  • EYST Wales- Promoting Inclusivity – A Race Perspective training session

    EYST Wales is offering ethnic minority focussed and race related training sessions in Swansea, Cardiff and online. Read more

  • Forest School Swansea NPT - Outdoor First Aid (Level 3) Training 

    This is a 2 day course, looking at how to give emergency care in remote locations. Delivered by Red Dragon Training in conjunction with Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Read more

  • Swansea Mental Health Forum

    The Swansea Mental Health Forum is an umbrella group of voluntary mental health organisations working in the City and County of Swansea. Read more

  • Forest School Swansea NPT - Outdoor First Aid (Level 3) Training 

    This is a 2 day course, looking at how to give emergency care in remote locations. Delivered by Red Dragon Training in conjunction with Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Read more

Local third sector jobs

Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...

  • Play and Leisure Opportunity Library - Charity Trustee Director

    The Play and Leisure Opportunity Library (PLOL), based in Swansea, is a unique project in Wales and the first play and leisure library for both children and adults with a disability. They are a registered charity providing specialist toys and equipment through a lending service. Read more

  • Swansea Women’s Aid - Finance Officer

    Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV). Read more

  • Faith in Families - Community Coordinator and Development vacancies

    Faith in Families want to give all children in Swansea a voice, give them a choice and give them a brighter future. They want to reach out to them with the opportunities to thrive. Read more

  • EYST - Employment Support Officer

    Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) is an award-winning and unique, beneficiary-led charity supporting ethnic minority young people, individuals and communities across Wales. Read more

  • Swansea Asylum Seekers Support -Activities Leader

    Swansea Asylum Seekers Support is a well-loved grass-roots charity. They are volunteer-led, run and managed by their members, who include asylum seekers, refugees and other local people. SASS give a warm welcome to people seeking sanctuary in Swansea through their twice-weekly drop-ins, and offer practical support, educational and recreational opportunities. Read more

  • NPTCVS – Multiple vacancies

    Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service was established in April 1997 as a Charitable Company to support, promote and develop the participation of voluntary organisations, community groups and individuals in the voluntary sector in Neath Port Talbot. Read more

  • EYST - Finance Manager

    Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) is an award-winning and unique, beneficiary-led charity supporting ethnic minority young people, individuals and communities across Wales. Read more

  • Action for Children - Residential Support Worker (Level 2)

    Last year, Action for Children helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, they are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Read more

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