SCVS May 2022 ebulletin out now

The May 2022 edition of the SCVS ebulletin is out now - packed to the rafters with News, Funding, Jobs, Training, Events and more - all for the voluntary and community sector in Swansea...

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SCVS – 2 x Vacancies

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) 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.
Caredig – Finance Officer

Family Housing has changed its name to Caredig. This means ‘kind’ in Welsh, and is what they are all about. Caredig are a nonprofit registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. They were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people.
Swansea Asylum Seekers Support (SASS) – Volunteer Development Worker

Swansea Asylum Seekers Support is a well-loved grass-roots charity. They are volunteer-led, run and managed by their members, who include asylum seekers, refugees and other local people. SASS give a warm welcome to people seeking sanctuary in Swansea through our twice-weekly drop-ins, and offer practical support, educational and recreational opportunities.
SBUHB Third Sector Framework – Future sector support needs

As Swansea Bay University Health Board assess the applications from local third sector organisations to join the Third Sector Provider Framework, SCVS are looking at the additional support we will offer to those groups as the process progresses.

SBUHB Third Sector Framework – Future sector support needs

As Swansea Bay University Health Board assess the applications from local third sector organisations to join the Third Sector Provider Framework, SCVS are looking at the additional support we will offer to those groups as the process progresses.
West Glamorgan Regional Partnership - RIF Carers Grant Scheme 2022-2024

West Glamorgan Partnership are inviting partners and organisations to submit an application for Carers funding from the new Regional Integration Fund (RIF).
West Glamorgan Regional Partnership - RIF Learning Disability Grant Scheme 2022-2024

West Glamorgan Partnership are inviting partners and organisations to apply for funding from the new Regional Integration Fund (RIF) to support people with Learning Disabilities after Covid.
Carers! Tell us what you think...

West Glamorgan Carers Liaison Forum have opened an online survey for people who live in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot area and are Carers (people who are looking after someone, e.g. family member or friend).
SBUHB Third Sector Framework – Your views on support from SCVS, the process and future support

The registration period to join the SBUHB Third Sector Framework closed at 3pm on Monday 9th May 2022. Whether your group did or didn't register, accessed support from us or not; we'd love to hear your views on the process, and thoughts on future support needs in our short survey.
Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund: Round 8 Micro Grants & Jubilee donations awarded

We’re delighted to announce another successful batch of applicants to the round 8 micro grants, and additional donations made for the Jubilee celebrations through the Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund.
Infoengine future focus survey

Do you use Infoengine? If you do, what could the site do better to meet your needs? If you don’t, is there a reason why?
Swansea Bay Field Hospital - Surplus beds

Earlier this month we told you about the surplus beds which Swansea Bay University Health Board are donating to meet community needs and to help address bed poverty in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
Your chance to shape the first ever National Safeguarding Training Standards

Consultation is now underway on Wales’ first ever National Safeguarding Training Standards - Social Care Wales has been leading on the development of the National Safeguarding Training Standards, co-produced by a multi-agency national development group as well as other groups focused on specific aspects of the work.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - 2023 nominations now open

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's Coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups and is awarded for life.

Volunteer Centre

With information on local opportunities, Swansea Volunteer Centre can provide all the support you need to start volunteering - one to one advice and guidance, face to face, by phone or email. Get in touch.
Staff

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service employs over 40 staff, based at our office on Walter Road (NB - currently closed, with staff remote working), Swansea. For the main contact details for SCVS, use the Contact Us button, or you can contact a member of staff directly below.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Volunteering Project

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Volunteer Project, funded by SBUHB and managed by SCVS, is a social support Project for people with mental ill health.
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.
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...
Mental Health Development Service

The Mental Health Development Service at SCVS facilitates joint working between voluntary organisations and statutory organisations. The service enables voluntary organisations to have their views taken into account when decisions are made regarding the planning and delivery of mental health services across the ABMU health board. The development service also supports and facilitates the local voluntary sector Mental Health Forum and provides mental health related information and resources.
Volunteering for under 25's

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

Transcend is a mental health peer mentoring project that is funded by Swansea Bay University Health Board. It provides volunteering opportunities for individuals with lived experience of mental ill health.
In-house training

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.

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