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.

News

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

Local third sector events

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

  • Funding Kitchen

    Funding Kitchen is the regular peer support group for anyone responsible for fundraising in a third sector organisation in the Swansea area.  Read more

  • Swansea Volunteer Manager Forum

    Swansea Volunteer Manager Forum is a members network of volunteer managers which regularly meets to develop and share best practice. Read more

  • SCVS AGM 2023

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  • Taking Inspiration from Human Rights: A Workshop for Civil Society  

    This workshop will focus on what it means to adopt a Human Rights Approach, and how we can adopt this approach in our work. It will also help us to understand how we can use a Human Rights Approach to lever change and hold public authorities to account for human rights. Read more

Local third sector jobs

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

  • Caredig - Multi-Skilled Tradesperson

    Caredig are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. They were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. Read more

  • The Roots Foundation - Youth Worker

    The Roots Foundation Wales is an award-winning charity, which was set up in 2011. They are a volunteer-led organisation supporting young people in care, care leavers, those in kinship care and their carers. Their aim is to create a support network for those who have experience of the care system. Read more

  • Swansea Women’s Aid - Trustees x 3

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

  • Advocacy Support Cymru- Independent Mental Health Advocate

    Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. They provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees. Read more

  • Age Cymru - Regional Project Officer - West and South West Wales

    Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. Their family includes local Age Cymru partners who provide vital services to older people in their area. Read more

  • Caredig - Senior Tenancy Support Worker

    Caredig are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. They were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. Read more

  • Circus Eruption - Volunteer Coordinator

    Circus Eruption is the first integrated youth circus in the UK, and was founded in 1991 with the aim of providing a safe and supportive space for young people of all abilities to become empowered and inspired, and challenge their limits through their circus workshops. Read more

  • Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot – 2 vacancies

    Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. Their goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. Read more

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