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SCVS offers quality training appropriate to members of the third sector in the Swansea area. Our courses help to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers.


Unless otherwise stated in the course information, SCVS Training courses are priced as follows:

Cancellation & Non-attendance Policy: Non-attendance and cancellations with less than two week's notice will be charged at the full rate. If you find that you are unable to attend, we do allow and encourage you to find someone to take your place on the course. For our free courses non-attendance and cancellations with less than two week's notice will be charged a fee of £20.

We take data protection seriously - click here to view the Training Services Privacy Statement

Can't find the course you're interested in on this terms Training Programme? Click here to let us know what courses you'd like us to consider running in the future.

It's never too early to book you place on our courses - we need a minimum number of participants in order to run our sessions, so with trainer's cancellation time periods in mind, it's best to book earlier rather than later so we can have an idea of numbers in advance.


Responsibilities of Trustees in Safeguarding

This course is for trustees, Directors of CICs, committee members - anyone who has the overall responsibility of safeguarding.  Read more

Start: 9th July, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 9th July, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 18th May, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face to face - venue to be confirmed upon booking

RouteMap - Essentials of Good Volunteer Management

This course is for participants who are new to volunteer management or for organisations who are thinking of encouraging and engaging volunteers. Read more

Start: 9th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 9th July, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 16th March, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

Scoping Your Volunteering Strategy - 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

Start: 9th December, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 9th December, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

Giving Feedback – Top Tips - 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

Start: 15th October, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 15th October, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

Supervising Volunteers - Top Tips - 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

Start: 8th October, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 8th October, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

Mental Health Awareness - Face to face - FREE COURSE

For anyone who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding around basic mental health and to find out about local mental health & wellbeing support services. Read more

Start: 24th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 24th June, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

Autism Awareness - Face to face - FREE COURSE

A course for those looking for an introduction to autism. It will cover autism awareness and understanding, and suggest strategies for those who are supporting autistic adults. The information will be based on autism without a learning disability. Read more

Start: 14th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 14th July, 2026 at 12:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

Coaching Skills - How to be an effective Coach - Face to face

Are you new to coaching or do you want to update your knowledge, skills and practice? This practical course will build your confidence to offer coaching to staff, volunteers and clients. Read more

Start: 30th June, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 1st July, 2026 at 3:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

Creating a Positive Culture for Volunteers - 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

Start: 8th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 8th July, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

MiDAS - Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme - Face to face

MiDAS is the gold standard training scheme for minibus drivers in the community transport sector and beyond, ensuring that minibus drivers are able to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys. Read more

Start: 23rd June, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 23rd June, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Friends of Coed Gwilym Parc, The Pavilion, Pontardawe Rd,, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5NS

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

Start: 4th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 4th June, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Face to face

Learn the skills to intervene and save a life from suicide. ASIST teaches participants to provide a skilled intervention and develop a collaborative safety plan to keep someone safe and alive. Read more

Start: 16th July, 2026 at 8:45am

End: 17th July, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face to face - venue to be confirmed upon booking

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    About us

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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

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Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) Registered Charity Number: 1063242
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01792 544000

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Voluntary Action Centre
7 Walter Road
Swansea
SA1 5NF


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