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...

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Volunteering

SCVS Volunteer Centre can support you to find the right volunteering opportunity. Book an advice and guidance appointment at our centre, receive telephone assistance to help you decide, or access information through the Volunteering Wales website - we can help.

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Help & Support

Looking for support from a voluntary or community organisation? Feel that you don’t have a voice? Need some guidance around volunteering or training? We can help. Whilst much of our work involves supporting voluntary and community organisations in Swansea, we also run a variety of services which help individuals.

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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.

Training Events

Our courses help to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers.

  • Fully Booked - Emergency First Aid at Work: 1 Day Course NUCO Accredited - Face to face Course

    This course is now fully booked, but we are running another in July. Please see the course list to book your place. Read more

  • Cancelled - Skills for Support Workers (4 part course) - Face to face course

    This course has been cancelled. We may look at rearranging it so keep an eye out. Read more

  • Introduction to the Third Sector - FREE COURSE - Online

    A short course aimed at those new to a role within the third sector, for volunteers, staff or trustees. It will provide an overview of how things work within the sector and different types of organisational structures; address good practice and the Nolan principles as a foundation for attendees to build upon. Read more

News

The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.

Local third sector events

Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more! 

  • Queertawe - Intergenerational creative workshops \ Gweithdai creadigol i bob oed

    Intergenerational creative workshops for the queer community (aged 16+) in Swansea. Monday evenings between 5:30pm-8:30pm. \ Gweithdai creadigol i bob oed (16+) i gymuned cwîar Abertawe. Nos Lun 5:30yh-8:30yh Read more

  • Help shape the future of health and social care services!

    Llais are inviting people to join their national conversation around shaping future services. Read more

  • Swansea Volunteer Manager Forum

    Swansea Volunteer Manager Forum is a members network of volunteer managers which regularly meets to develop and share best practice. Read more

  • DBS Spring Conference 2024

    The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults’ and Children’s Barred Lists. Read more

  • EYST Wales- Promoting Inclusivity – A Race Perspective training session

    EYST Wales is offering ethnic minority focussed and race related training sessions in Swansea, Cardiff and online. Read more

  • Forest School Swansea NPT - Outdoor First Aid (Level 3) Training 

    This is a 2 day course, looking at how to give emergency care in remote locations. Delivered by Red Dragon Training in conjunction with Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Read more

Local third sector jobs

Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...

  • Swansea Asylum Seekers Support -Activities Leader

    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 their twice-weekly drop-ins, and offer practical support, educational and recreational opportunities. Read more

  • NPTCVS – Multiple vacancies

    Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service was established in April 1997 as a Charitable Company to support, promote and develop the participation of voluntary organisations, community groups and individuals in the voluntary sector in Neath Port Talbot. Read more

  • EYST - Finance Manager

    Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) is an award-winning and unique, beneficiary-led charity supporting ethnic minority young people, individuals and communities across Wales. Read more

  • Action for Children - Residential Support Worker (Level 2)

    Last year, Action for Children helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, they are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Read more

  • Faith in Families - 2 x vacancies

    Faith in Families want to give all children in Swansea a voice, give them a choice and give them a brighter future. They want to reach out to them with the opportunities to thrive. Read more

  • Shelter Cymru- Policy and Public Affairs Manager

    Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. Read more

  • BikeAbility Wales- Director

    BikeAbility Wales is a charity that provides cycling opportunities to people of all ages and abilities to give the opportunity to improve their physical health and psychological well-being through cycling. Read more

  • CASNPT – Trustee vacancies

    Each year Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot help over 5,000 local people, and give advice on around 20,000 different issues. They offer a range of specialist advice and support services, such as debt, welfare benefits, budgeting, fuel advice, for people of all ages and conditions. Read more

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