Our training

To survive and thrive, third sector organisations need to develop and update their skills, knowledge and confidence. We offer a wide variety of quality training towards this end to members of voluntary organisations in the Swansea area. Both accredited and non-accredited courses are available. Our courses are accessible and affordable.

We run a range of courses in our programmes to help third sector organisations gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to survive and thrive in these challenging times. Read more

Bespoke training

Although we offer a wide variety of courses in our open programme, there may be a course your organisation needs that is not currently available. Alternatively, you may have a group of twelve or more staff and/or volunteers who need a particular course. Our flexible bespoke courses can possibly help you in this situation. Read more

Latest

Sandy Bear – Bereavement Coordinator

Sandy Bear is a charity dedicated to improving and strengthening the emotional health and well-being of young people and their families, who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Community car scheme for Swansea launches

While many appreciate the convenience of owning a car, the cost of insurance and petrol means that it can be expensive, the emissions are bad for the environment and it can be impossible if you live somewhere with no allocated parking.
Caredig - Senior Project Officer

Caredig is 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.
Prioritising child sexual abuse

A day of engaging presentations in partnership with the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre).

Volunteer Centre

At Swansea Volunteer Centre, we are here to help. We can provide all the support you need to start volunteering. Please get in touch with our friendly team.
Staff

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service employs 60+ staff, based at our office on Walter Road (NB - by appointment only), Swansea. For the main contact details for SCVS, use the Contact Us button, or you can contact a member of staff directly below.
Microenterprise Directory

The SCVS Communities Together project supports individuals in Swansea to develop microenterprises - here you'll find a directory of those services with links to find out more.
Involve

Involve has a variety of schemes that engage people in need in Swansea. Involve recruit, train and support volunteers to be in a befriending/ Independent visitor role on a one to one or in a group setting to meet the needs of individual children, young people, families, adults with various needs or older people.
Membership

SCVS are governed by a Board of Trustees made up of representatives of local third sector organisations in membership, and co-opted people with specialist skills and experience, ensuring that the support we offer is relevant, needed and valued by the local sector.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Volunteering Project

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Volunteering Project, funded by SBUHB and managed by SCVS, is a wellbeing support Project for people with mental ill health.
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...
New Ways to Wellbeing

Swansea's Social Prescribing Service. SCVS is working in partnership with 5 SBUHB GP clusters across Swansea to deliver a Social Prescribing Service – ‘New Ways to Wellbeing’.
Swansea Youth Bank

Swansea Youth Bank is a youth led, grant giving panel of volunteers that provides grants to groups of young people to develop and run their own community projects across the City and County of Swansea.
Volunteering for under 25's

Information for young people under 25 who are interested in volunteering.

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. Read more

Our training

You can find details of the current programme here

In-house training

Bespoke training