Volunteer Centre

Volunteers Week 2026 is coming up! 1st-7th June - and now is the perfect time to start your volunteering journey. Take a look at Volunteering Wales for local opportunities, and please get in touch if you need some help or advice to find the right match.

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.

Tel: 01792 544000

We can chat to you over the phone/ share ideas via email/ or arrange an appointment at SCVS.

We’re social! Follow Swansea Volunteer Centre on Facebook @swanseavolunteercentre – to stay updated with new Swansea opportunities

For info on volunteering projects coordinated directly by SCVS, click here

First steps to Volunteering

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Under 25, and interested in volunteering? click here for specific advice

Are you an organisation that involves volunteers? Click here to make sure you’re registered on Volunteering Wales. Email [email protected] for help & support.

Are you part of an organisation or group that involve volunteers? Click here to see how our Volunteer Centre Team can help

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