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.

Tel: 01792 544000 / Email: [email protected] / Whilst we are currently working remotely, we can offer appointments over the phone or via Zoom – Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

(Organisation that involves volunteers? Click the link above to make sure you’re registered on Volunteering Wales as well!)

We’re social! Follow Swansea Volunteer Centre on Twitter - @VolSwansea – 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 part of an organisation or group that involve volunteers? Click here to see how our Volunteering Services Team can help

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