This event will introduce you to the signs and risk factors of gambling harms and the process into treatment, we will also be discussing a Domestic Homicide Review that had a connection with gambling and opening up a discussion to get your thoughts on this. This awareness event will leave you feeling more secure in your knowledge of gambling harms and Domestic Abuse, and how to help someone either in your personal or work life who is struggling with this topic.

RNIB is running a free Vision Friends Taster session for professionals who work with older people on Thursday 7 September at 10am. This 30 minute online session will introduce some of the topics covered in the Vision Friends Training.

Vale of Glamorgan Council with Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Met University & Technocamps, Swansea University will run from September 2023 to March 2024

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.

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

15, 22 & 29 June 2023 | 9.30 am – 12.30 pm | Online

This course will provide you with practical project management skills and knowledge so you can plan and deliver projects that successfully meet your project outcomes.

8 & 13 June 2023 | 10 am – 1 pm | Online

23 May 2023 | 9.45 am – 12.45 pm | Online

The Rights Ambassadors is a universal/open access county-wide youth project managed by the Vale Youth Service and funded by the Children’s and Young People’s Partnership. The group is part of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ Community Ambassadors scheme The Rights Ambassadors project raises awareness of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)and the Children & Young People’s National Participation Standards.

Free training in Cardiff on 16th May. Do you want to help end violence against women? Why not attend #AskMe, our free public training? To register you must be 18 or over and live, study, work or volunteer in South Wales.

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.

This session is aimed at beginner level or someone who has recently acquired responsibility for their organisation’s social media channels. It will help equip you with the basic knowledge whilst ensuring you adhere to appropriate social media etiquette. Social media is a free marketing tool to reach out and engage with more people. Using social media appropriately and deciding on the right platform to engage with your audience is the first steps to success.

Mae Dangos, y prosiect hyfforddiant ymwybyddiaeth ariannol ar-lein yng Nghymru, wedi cael ei adnewyddu am drydedd flwyddyn gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Eleni mae Dangos yn ymestyn o’i gyrsiau sylfaenol a chanolradd i gynnig mwy o sesiynau pwrpasol:

• Cefnogaeth i blant a phobl ifanc

• Cefnogaeth i bobl hŷn a'r rhai sydd angen gofal 

Dangos, the free online financial awareness training project in Wales, has been renewed for a third year by Welsh Government.  This year Dangos is extending from its basic and intermediate courses to offer more dedicated sessions:

-   Support for children and young people 

- Support for older people and those in need of care 

The Knap Art Group has a mix of students from total beginners, to those who have enjoyed painting for a few years. We have a course structure that covers a range of topics to keep you inspired, although it is always flexible depending on each students need and abilities. We aim to create an uplifting atmosphere of learning focused on well- being and fun! All welcome.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, GamCare’s mission to raise awareness of, and support those affected by gambling-related harm, is now more important than ever.

These courses are all FREE of charge for Vale of Glamorgan professionals to attend and are a blend of face to face and virtual sessions. The courses have been commissioned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council as a part of the Welsh Government’s plan to strengthen Parenting, and reduce Parental Conflict.