Volunteers are sought for the following ‘Learn with Grandma’ event and to help at in the office:
- Margam Country Park (Neath Port Talbot) on 18th August 2010
If you are interested, please contact Val on 01550 720994 or email valwoodgaiger@aol.com. Alternatively you can contact the NPTCVS Volunteer Centre on 01639 631387.
‘Are you open-minded? Non-judgemental? Respectful of others?
Could you give some time to help children and young people who are desperate for someone who will listen?
ChildLine is the UK’s free 24-hour helpline for children and young people up to the age of 19.
Every day thousands of children try to contact ChildLine in desperate need of help.
Anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer, whatever age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and physical abilities. Volunteering roles available are counselling, switchboard, administration and fundraising. For more information email NigelC@nptcvs.org.uk
The Evaluation is now available for download on our volunteer page.
WCVA’s Wales Volunteer of the Year Awards are this year supported by CCLA Investment Management Ltd. As well as recognition of individuals, young people (under 25 years), and groups, the scheme also rewards ‘green’ volunteers and trustees. There will be up to three winners in each category, with 15 national winners presented with their awards at a ceremony in Cardiff in June, and all nominees awarded commendation certificates at a local ceremony or by post. Details of the scheme, including nomination forms, are available from the WCVA Helpdesk on 0800 2888 329. The deadline for receipt of nominations is 23 April 2010.
Hundreds of volunteers working in communities across Wales are set to be nominated for awards in a prestigious national scheme.
Adults, young people and groups who give up hours of their free time to help others will receive recognition in the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Awards run by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) and supported by CCLA Investment Management Ltd.
For more information please contact Lynne Reynolds on 029 2043 1718 or Jackie Huybs on 01495 790212 / 07814 070239
National charity Citizens Advice has launched a new telephone service in Wales and is looking for English and Welsh speaking volunteers from Port Talbot to help answer the phones.
Adviceline Cymru is a bi-lingual service which provides callers with information, can recommend other appropriate local organisations and services and will also set up face to face appointments when needed.
Go to the Citizens Advice website for more information and an application pack, or call: 08451 264 264* (English language line) or 01286 676 514* (Welsh language line).
*Call costs will apply
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
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 23rd April 2010. For more information please visit the WCVA website.
The Welsh Assembly Government is seeking to appoint volunteer members to the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Community Health Council. CHCs are the public’s independent ‘watchdog’ in the National Health Service in Wales. They represent the public interest and play an important role in influencing the way that health services are planned, delivered and improved. The Abertawe Bro Morgannwg CHC will be established from 1 April 2010 with the following Local Committees:
Each Local Committee will have three third sector places, nominated by the relevant County Voluntary Council. The CHC is looking for people from all walks of life – the most important requirement is a genuine interest in improving health services for your community. Some key skills which would be useful include: an interest in and understanding of local health issues; being able to work in a team and with a diverse range of people; and an ability to listen to others and exchange views. For more information go to our employment page.
Nominate now for Wales Volunteer of the Year Awards 2010. Details of the scheme, including nomination forms, are available from the WCVA Helpdesk on 0800 2888 329, or e-mail help@wcva.org.uk. The deadline for receipt of nominations is 23 April 2010. For more information please visit the WCVA website.
