Volunteering is unique to every individual, whether it is to build confidence, gain experience, help others, improve health and wellbeing, enhance a CV or to meet new people; it can truly be a powerful tool. 

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) supports community and charitable organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan and manages three community buildings. If you require a community space in Llantwit Major or Penarth for exercise classes, choir practice, meetings or even office space, our buildings could meet your needs. 

The Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Regional Partnership Board has allocated £150,000.00 funding from the Welsh Government’s Housing with Care Fund (HCF), to support new third sector community services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The Third Sector Capital Fund is open for applications from Tuesday, 5th September 2023, with a deadline for submission of 12pm on Friday, 29th September 2023.

Vacancy for a Community Buildings Admin Assistant (Part Time). Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Monday 18th September 2023. Interview Date: Monday 25th September 2023

Glamorgan Voluntary Services’ (GVS) Gardening Project at CF61 in Llantwit Major has a new bench expertly designed and made by our amazing volunteer Nick Clark.

The GVS 2023 GVS Annual General Meeting will be held “in person” at St. Paul’s Community Centre, Arcot Street, Penarth, CF64 1EU on Wednesday, 25th October at 10.00am finishing by 12noon followed by a light buffet lunch. Further details on how to register will be sent a little later but this is to give you notice so that you can save the date.

Our FoodShare Pantry at CF61 in Llantwit Major continues to grow and go from strength to strength.  July saw the completion of the room makeover with new external doors directly into the pantry, a clean lick of white paint throughout and a beautiful new wood floor. 

Over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of June at CF61 in Llantwit Major, local artist Sue Dickson had an exhibition and sale of her life’s art work. All proceeds were in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, a cause very close to the heart of the Dickson family. Hoddnant was open to the public between 11am and 3pm both days, with refreshments available for visitors.  

We have just celebrated Volunteers Week in its 39th year, a chance to thank volunteers for their contribution to volunteering. Have you ever thought about getting involved in volunteering but are not sure what opportunities are out there or what you have to do to get involved?

Being a trustee can be a daunting prospect, particularly if a person has no previous experience. This training session is there to provide an informal overview of the role and responsibility of being a trustee.

This training session is there to provide an informal overview of the role and responsibility of being a trustee.

Come along to our local events where you will be guaranteed a warm welcome.  You can view local volunteering organisation opportunities to find something just right for you.

Llantwit Major Volunteering Event Thursday 1st June, 12:30pm – 2.30pm CF61 Community Centre, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST

Penarth Volunteering Event Tuesday 6th June, 10am – 12 noon Penarth Library, 9-10 Stanwell Rd., Penarth, CF64 2AD

Barry Volunteering Event Wednesday 7th June, 10am – 12:30pm Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW

At the end of the session you will be able to:  Identify existing and new volunteering roles for volunteers, identify where to recruit volunteers, establish an effective selection procedure and establish a simple guide for managing volunteers

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) offers a range of training courses specific to the Third Sector and partner organisations. Our current training programme includes Being a Trustee, Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers, An Introduction to Social Media, How to Market your Community Event and How to use Twitter – a workshop for beginners

Volunteers’ Week 1st – 7th June is the biggest week in the volunteering calendar.  In its 39th year, it is a time to say thank you to volunteers for the fantastic contribution they make to volunteering. Download a “thank you” to volunteers certificate. Attend one of our Volunteering Events.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2023/24 Youth Led Grant fund. The grant can fund youth volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan up to a maximum of £1500. The deadline for submitted applications is Friday 27th October 2023

To mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023, thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us the chance to help out in our local communities.

The GVS gardening project at our Community Centre, CF61 in Llantwit Major has had lots of new additions over the last month.

An invaluable step by step beginner level introduction to the key features, giving you the skills and knowledge to confidently use Twitter.

This is a practical session equipping you with invaluable techniques and tips to market your community event using both free and low cost marketing tools. If you are responsible in your organisation/community group for publicising events but have limited to no experience, this workshop is for you. By the end of the session you will be equipped with the knowledge and techniques to market your event effectively to the local community.