South Wales Volunteering Forum

March 4th 2003 saw the successful relaunch of the South Wales Volunteering Forum, led by members of voluntary organisations and CVC's, covering South Wales from Swansea to Monmouth.

Unlike local City or County based Forums, the wider geographical scope of the SWV Forum gives people a chance to see the 'wider picture' surrounding volunteering practice in South Wales, and to benefit from the networking, information sharing, training opportunities and peer support that the Forum can provide.

The meetings take the form of Training sessions on topics that are of use to volunteer managers, but which cannot usually be accessed through the usual avenues for training in the sector.

Previously meetings have covered:

Communicate to Motivate! - March 2003 -utilising communication and presentation skills to motivate your team and your volunteers ( – featuring Simon Weston, Falklands War veteran as keynote speaker);

Management Styles - June 2003 - different ways to manage staff and volunteers in your organisation, and to get the most from them;

Clearing out your Clutter – September 2003 - how to maintain order and stay organised in the chaotic work world;

Think Outside the Box – March 2004 - how to tap into creativity and become truly innovative (featuring Professor Mark Brown of the Innovation Centre Europe as keynote speaker).

Volunteering for All - A Vision for the Future - March 2005 - exploring different ways to build diversity amongst your volunteers, and to become a truly 'inclusive' organisation

Intergenerational Practice: Breaking Down Barriers - March 2006 - looking at Intergenerational Practice, its importance, and ways to ensure your organisation is truly intergenerational.

To be kept up to date with future events, to suggest innovative topics for training sessions or to become involved in the Steering Group for the SWV Forum, please contact Bev Hampson on 01443 485337 or email bhampson@interlinkrct.org.uk