The new and improved Volunteering Wales website is a simple, effective and completely free way for organisations to recruit and manage volunteers. Managed by TSSW (Third Sector Support Wales), Volunteering Wales links volunteers with the voluntary organisations that need them, and it couldn’t be simpler to take advantage of it.

Sessions with information

Carers’ Week Events

Llantwit Major FoodShare Pantry, operated by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), and Slade Organic Farm teamed up during the May half term to offer a free Seed to Fork Workshop, and even the seemingly relentless drizzle couldn’t dampen spirits!

Through our discovery research with leaders in the third sector we heard there was a huge administrative burden that organisations faced due to outdated systems, poor processes and reporting requirements.  

Calling all Welsh third-sector organisations! ProMo Cymru has an exciting opportunity for you to join our design challenge to explore how digital can enhance your services. Follow the Discover, Define, Develop process to prototype an impactful, person-centred digital service in eight weeks!

On Monday 3rd June, the first day of Volunteers’ Week, Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) celebrated its priceless volunteers with an Afternoon Tea at its CF61 Community Centre in Llantwit Major. This was no ordinary afternoon tea with almost thirty of GVS’ volunteers attending

Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale are an independent charity that provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice to the residents of the City and County of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, as well as to Wales and further afield.

30 inspirational individuals will be celebrated in the autumn with a showstopping moment of national recognition to mark their incredible efforts. Any person who has received National Lottery funding or is part of a National Lottery funded project is eligible for nomination. Entries must be received by midday on 17 June 2024.

The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) have commissioned Richard Newton Consulting to undertake two pieces of work. One to evaluate the experiences of those who have used their safeguarding support services, and two to work out the sectors requirements for safeguarding services in Wales.

Services available for Carers of those with Dementia

Mae’n bleser gan Ymddiriedolaeth Natur De a Gorllewin Cymru (YNDGC) gyhoeddi ei bod wedi cael cymorth ariannol gan Rownd 3 Cronfa Rhwydweithiau Natur (NNF) Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer prosiect unigryw - Ditectifs Deiet Dolffiniaid: Datgelu Deiet Dolffiniaid ac Ymgysylltu â Chymunedau ar gyfer Cadwraeth yn y DU.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) is delighted to announce that it has received funding support from the Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund Round 3 (NNF) for a unique project - Dolphin Diet Detectives: Unveiling Dolphin Diets and Engaging Communities for UK Conservation.

As Bro Radio celebrates 15 years of serving the Vale of Glamorgan, the local radio station has announced that its bringing back its Community Awards to celebrate everything great about living, working and visiting the County it serves. Nominations for Bro Radio's Community Awards are open until 11:59pm on Friday 3rd May 2024.

When: April 10th 2024

Where: Barry Memorial Hall. CF62 8NA – FREE parking available

Time: 10am and 6pm

25+ stalls providing information and advice to unpaid carers

We’re on a mission to bring GetFit.Wales project to your area, and we need your help to make it happen.

This is the fourth and final chance to bid for this fund which lets communities apply for funding to take ownership of assets at risk of loss, including community centres, sports clubs, pubs, open space, or any other asset at risk of closure.

When: April 10th 2024

Where: Barry Memorial Hall. CF62 8NA – FREE parking available

Time: 10am and 6pm

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) latest Spring editions of GVS’ e-Vista magazine and Sustainable Funding News are now available to download.