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.

  • Volunteer Team Building - Online

    This session is 1 of 8 90-minute Bitesize sessions which are designed to fit into the day for busy volunteer managers, covering essential topics for both new and experienced volunteer managers. Each workshop is independent, but collectively they form a broad development programme. Read more

  • Cancelled - Planning and Writing Successful Funding Bids - Face to face

    This course has now been cancelled but we should be running it again in the Autumn Term - from September. Read more

  • Fully booked - Adult Mental Health First Aid (unaccredited) - Face to face

    This course is now fully booked. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to be placed on the waiting list. Read more

News

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

  • Celebrating Volunteers’ Week and ‘Month of Community’!

    Volunteers’ Week is the annual UK-wide campaign from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contribution of volunteers. June is also the 'Month of Community'. How is your organisation celebrating? Read more

  • SCVS June Ebulletin is out now!

    Our June 2026 edition of the SCVS Ebulletin for the third sector is out to download now – we've got funding and training opportunities, jobs, news, events and more! Read more

  • Help shape a framework for a communities policy for Wales

    WCVA,BCT and New Local are working to develop a framework for a communities policy for Wales. They're inviting you to help by joining one of their online engagement sessions. Read more

Local third sector events

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

  • Come and meet Age Alliance Wales in Swansea

    Age Alliance Wales, a collection of charities providing information and services for older people, is hosting a roadshow event at the Rooftop, Swansea Grand Theatre in Swansea on Tuesday 9th June.  Read more

  • Showcasing Third Sector Partnerships in Cluster Development (New date!)

    New date announced! Showcasing Third Sector Partnerships in Cluster Development will now take place on 11th June 2026 - Join our collaborative event to celebrate, connect and influence Cluster Planning across Swansea Bay. Read more

  • 'Inside the Climate Movement' - Q&A Panel

    As part of Great Big Green Week, The Environment Centre is hosting a public Q&A panel, "Inside the Climate Movement”. Read more

  • Swansea Funding Forum (June)

    Swansea Funding Forum is a members’ network made up of staff, trustees and volunteers involved in funding their third sector organisations. The forum meets quarterly to develop and share best practice around funding the third sector in Swansea.  Read more

  • Swansea Mental Health Forum (July)

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

  • Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum (July)

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

Local third sector jobs

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

  • Swansea Cats and Kittens - Operations Coordinator

    Swansea Cats and Kittens was set up in November 2023 by a group of volunteers who are passionate about helping the cats and kittens in the Swansea and surrounding areas. Read more

  • Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot - 2 x 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

  • Tenovus Cancer Care - Counsellor

    Tenovus Cancer Care offer support, advice and treatment to cancer patients and their loved ones and promote healthy lifestyles and fund cancer research to find new ways to prevent it, diagnose it, and treat it. Read more

  • Treboeth Community Centre – Treasurer Role

    Treboeth Community Centre are looking to recruit a treasurer to their committee. Read more

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