Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service

Your Voice are looking for committed, dedicated members to join their Committee. In particular they are seeking people who have skills and experience in fundraising and management in the voluntary sector. Meetings are held monthly in Swansea and all expenses are paid. All Trustees must undergo a CRB check. For more information please contact 01792 646573 or yourvoice@btconnect.com

At 10.00am on 9^th April 2010 at Neath Port Talbot CVS, Andy Middleton will be making a presentation to the Environment Forum

A networking event for Communities First Partnerships is to be held between 4.00pm and 6.00pm on Tuesday 23rd March 2010 at Margam Orangery. The event will close at 6pm with a buffet and time to chat with fellow partnership members! A full programme and directions to the venue will be sent on registration. For more information or to attend contact the Communities First Central Support Team, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Ffrwdwyllt House, Commercial Road, Taibach, Port Talbot, SA13 1PZ or email communitiesfirst@npt.gov.uk.

Nominations are now being invited for the 2010 Wales Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of Welsh volunteers and voluntary and community groups that have made an outstanding contribution to their community. The closing date for receipt of completed nomination forms is 23^rd April 2010. For more information please visit the WCVA website.

The Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health has showcased innovative and accessible healthcare initiatives since 2005 through their Integrated Health Awards. Applications can be made online via the attached document and more information is available at the Foundation for Integrated Health website. Download and complete the application form at the download part of the website and return it by 6.00 pm on 1^st May 2010 to awards@fih.org.uk.

On 25^th November 2009, the Government published its strategy to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Home Office is planning a Teenage relationship abuse campaign to challenge the attitudes of teenagers towards violence in relationships. For further information regarding the campaign please contact Sylvia Rosochowicz – Sylvia.rosochowicz@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk or 02070 353920.

Participants on the Welsh Assembly Government Leadership programme are required to undertake a community action project. This will involve five teams of 8 – 10 people at different levels in the organisation. The teams will need to receive details of their project in July 2010 and complete the project by January 2011. Participants have 5 days volunteering time. The project criteria are as follows: Project requires consultation/long term relationship & a direct connection with the customer.
1       Involvement with the community partner will provide an external focus
2       Involves ‘real’ work
3       There is a need to influence others
4       Requires that all participate
5       Provides a mix of strategic thinking/communication/problem solving/action
6       Has a degree of emotional uncertainty
7       Includes some ambiguity
8       Provides a real benefit to the partner
9       Constitutes a long-term engagement
10     Uses a broad skill set
If you have a project that could involve 8 – 10 people and incorporates the above criteria, please send your expression of interest and a brief outline of the project to Julie Bush by Friday 19th March 2010. If you need any further information or would like to discuss a potential project please contact Julie Bush on 01685 729297 or julie.bush@wales.gsi.gov.uk

The ‘Social Enterprise for a Sustainable Wales’ Event is going to be held between 10.00am – 4.00pm on Wednesday 28^th April 2010 at Gorseinon Centre, Gorseinon, Swansea. This event is free of charge. To book your place, please contact: helen.joseph@cynnalcymru.com or 02920 192021.

As part of the Siaradwn Ni – Let’s Talk project being delivered across Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend, Mental Health Matters Wales is hosting an annual conference over the next 5 years. Titled ‘Men and Mental Health’ it is to be held between 12.00pm and 4.30pm on Friday, 19th March 2010 at Bethlehem Church Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr.  For more information contact the administrator at Mental Health Matters Wales on
01656 767045/651450 or admin@mhmwales.org

The Fibromyalgia Support Group Swishing Party will be between 2.00pm-6.00pm on Saturday 17th April at St Marys Church Port Talbot. If you would like further information please contact Carol Ross on 07941 750746 or info@fibrosgsouthwales.com. Tickets are £5 per person and all money goes to Fibromyalgia Support Group.