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.

  • Would you like Butterfly Conservation ‘Wild Spaces’ to come to Swansea?

    Butterfly Conservation is a UK charity leading on the conservation and protection of our much-loved butterflies and moths. As part of the charities work in communities across the UK it has a programme of work- Wild Spaces- which is helping it reach and inspire more people to take action regardless of where they live. Read more

  • SCVS office closed Wed 24th & Thurs 25th June

    We are closing the SCVS Office this Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June to mitigate any risks due to the extreme weather conditions - We'll still be here working online to support you! Read more

  • A week of collaboration, connections and learning

    Last week we held two major events for the sector - our annual Members event (this year themed around Resilience), and the Showcasing Third Sector Partnerships in Cluster Development event with NPTCVS and Swansea Bay University Health Board. Read more

Local third sector events

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

  • Swansea Funding Forum (June) >> NOW Online not in person! <<

    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

  • Swansea Funding Forum (September)

    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 (September)

    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 (September)

    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...

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