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Third Sector responses sought for Vale of Glamorgan Council draft Corporate Plan 2025 – 2030
GVS would like to know your views so we can submit a sector-wide response. The deadline for responses is Friday, 29th November.
CF61 Community Garden Takes Flight with Dragonfly Sculpture
CF61’s Community Garden in Llantwit Major has a brand new resident that's sure to turn heads! Nick Clark, one of the garden's dedicated volunteers, has created a stunning dragonfly sculpture for the Picnic Area.
Important Third Sector Employer National Insurance contributions Survey
Please only complete this survey if you employ paid staff and are part of a Third Sector organisation. The deadline for this survey is Friday 29th November 2024.
Dewch o hyd i gyfleoedd gwirfoddoli sy’n addas i chi gyda Gwirfoddoli Cymru
Eisiau gwirfoddoli ond ddim yn siŵr ble i ddechrau? Gall Gwirfoddoli Cymru eich cysylltu chi â’r mudiadau sydd eich angen.
Find volunteering opportunities that suit you with Volunteering Wales
Want to volunteer but don’t know where to start? Volunteering Wales can connect you with the organisations that need you.
An Introduction to Data Protection including GDPR (online session)
Thursday 23 January 2025 | 10am - 12pm Cost from £10.00. An online workshop (Zoom) to help you with key information about the basics of Data Protection.
Book a place at The Big Volunteering Fayre - empower your organisation with dedicated volunteers
GVS is excited to announce the Big Volunteering Fayre, a unique event offering organisations the chance to connect with potential volunteers. The fayre will take place on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Barry Memo Arts Centre (CF62 8NA).
Do you require spacious office space at great rates in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has superb office space available in its Llantwit Major base at Illtud House. The office space is 560 sq ft, costing £1,026 per month, £12,320 per annum.
Unlock the Power of Facebook for Your Organisation
9.30am – 12.30pm Thursday 5th December 2024 (Online session). Discover how to maximise the potential of your Facebook presence in this comprehensive three hour training course designed specifically for organisations.
GVS’s FoodShare Pantry hosts a Food Festival!
At the end of August, GVS hosted a special food knowledge and kitchen skills event for their regular FoodShare Pantry customers.
Vacancy at Glamorgan Voluntary Services
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is creative, innovative and dynamic, with experience of management at a senior level within a Third Sector organisation. Closing Date for Applications: 27/09/2024
Attend GVS’ 2024 AGM – Meet with us, hear our news and support GVS
GVS’ Annual General Meeting will be held “in person” at our CF61 Community resource on Friday, 25th October at 10.00am. If you would like to attend and support GVS, please reserve your place as soon as possible by completing our short Eventbrite registration form.
CF61 Gardening Project win Wales in Bloom award
GVS is thrilled to announce that our CF61 Gardening Project has received a Level 5 – Outstanding award from Wales in Bloom.
Complete GVS’ Third Sector Funding 2024/25 survey to feed into Ministerial meeting
The closing date for completing the short survey is Wednesday 18th September 2024 which is in time to feedback to the Ministerial meeting.
GVS’ Clive Curtis is due to retire after 25 years of superb service to the local Third Sector
“After 25 years of working with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) preceded by a further 22 years in the Third and Public Sectors, I’ve decided to retire. However, I won’t be leaving immediately as there is some work to be done to recruit a new Operational Manager to GVS."
Do you require spacious office space at great rates in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has superb office space available in its Llantwit Major base at Illtud House with prices starting from £594.00 per month.
Social media for the Third Sector – online session
An essential training session for people who are using social media for their organisation and would benefit from professional help.
An Introduction to Data Protection (including GDPR)
An online workshop (Zoom) to help you with key information about the basics of Data Protection. A link to join will be sent in October. Wednesday 23 October, 10am - 12pm, Price: GVS members £10.00
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) three-year certificate (in-person session)
Monday 30 September 2024 | 9.00 - 4.00 Cost: £70.00 Venue: St Pauls Community Centre in Penarth