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.

  • Safeguarding Children & Adults - West Glamorgan Safeguarding Board Group B

    This one day equivalent, 2 part course covers what you need to know to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults in your organisation. The training is aimed at staff and volunteers who have any contact with children, young people and/or their parents/carers or adults at risk and/or their carers. Read more

  • Dementia Awareness Plus - Face to face - FREE COURSE

    Dementia Aware Plus TTT is a training session aimed at raising awareness and providing practical strategies for supporting individuals with dementia. Read more

  • Making Sense of Poverty - Face to face

    What exactly does it mean when we say “poverty is increasing”? Who counts as being “in poverty” and who doesn’t? What causes poverty in the UK, and what are the most effective ways to help people escape its grip? Read more

News

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

  • Summer Activities in Swansea!

    Over 30 pages of FREE and low-cost activities for children and families over the summer holidays. Read more

  • Swansea Council's 5 Year Welsh language Promotion Strategy: 2024 – 2029

    Swansea Council's long-term goal is to revitalise the number of Welsh speakers in Swansea, to promote awareness, and elevate the presence of the Welsh language throughout all our communities. / Nod hirdymor Cyngor Abertawe yw adfywio nifer y siaradwyr Cymraeg yn Abertawe, hyrwyddo ymwybyddiaeth, a chynyddu presenoldeb y Gymraeg drwy ein holl gymunedau. Read more

  • Swansea City AFC Charitable Foundation launch ‘All Jacks’

    All Jacks is a new project funded by the Premier League Fans Fund, delivered by Swansea City AFC Charitable Foundation in collaboration with Swansea City Football Club and existing supporter groups. Read more

Local third sector events

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

  • EYST Wales- Supporting Ethnic Minority Individuals

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

  • BIG Climate Leap - Net Zero 2030 & What that means

    An online webinar explaining what the Net Zero 2030 legislation means for your organisation. Read more

  • Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum

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

  • Digital First Responders Workshop - Making the Digital World safer

    Are your staff and/or volunteers passionate about making the digital world safer? This workshop aims to skill up practitioners to support individuals at risk of cybercrime and online harms victimisation. 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

Local third sector jobs

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

  • Adult Learning Wales - ESOL Tutors and BSL Tutor

    Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales is a democratic, independent and voluntary movement, committed to widening participation, promoting active citizenship and skills development and providing the best quality learning, working collaboratively with its partners. Read more

  • Swansea Women’s Aid – 3 vacancies

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

  • Neath Port Talbot CVS – 3 x 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 (they are the equivalent of SCVS for their area). Read more

  • BAWSO - Children and Young People Support Worker

    BAWSO is the lead organisation in Wales providing practical and emotional support to black minority ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage. Read more

  • SCVS – Volunteer Development Officer, Involve (maternity cover)

    SCVS (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. Read more

  • Local Aid - Trustee opportunities

    Local Aid for Children and Community Special Needs are a registered charity (no: 1104585) and voluntary organisation based in Swansea, South Wales. Their beneficiary area covers the City and County of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. Read more

  • Dementia Friendly Swansea - Dementia Hwb Project Officer

    Dementia Friendly Swansea is a voluntary group that focuses on improving inclusion and quality of life for people with dementia in Swansea and surrounding areas. Read more

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