Types of volunteering

We go into 2022 with optimism for a year less dominated by COVID but with significant concern around the pressures facing the NHS and social care. The capacity issues that both workforces are experiencing has a direct and deep impact on unpaid carers across our nation who, ultimately, are the ones delivering much of the additional care required.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Primary Care Optometry Team recently held its first optometry service for homeless citizens in Cardiff.

A major new public health campaign to raise awareness of the gambling harms women experience, how to spot the early warning signs of harmful gambling and signpost the steps they can take to keep their gambling under control. 

Sefyll has a three day online event around co-production in mental health services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Includes local, national and international speakers, workshops and creative activities.

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Mental Health First Aid Wales have a job vacancy for a Relevant Persons Representative/Advocate. Please click the links for more information and an Application Form.

Do you and your teams/service know enough about Gambling, Gaming and Digital harm?  

Interested in the Police Force?

Supporting children visiting mum in prison

A passion for supporting and empowering women

Did you know your Third Sector organisation could feature for free on GVS’ Bro Radio Show? Explore a different but effective form of advertising to help create awareness of your organisation and let local people know about your latest news and events.

As from Friday 4th February the new office for Vale People First is The Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol-y-Llongau, Barry CF63 4AR

The Flat Holm society is currently seeking volunteers to help with the day – to – day running of the charity.  Flat Holm is a Welsh island lying in the Bristol Channel approximately 6 km (4 mi) from Lavernock Point in the Vale of Glamorgan and it includes the most southerly point of Wales.

It’s very common for multiple sclerosis to cause eye problems, and many people with MS have problems with their vision at one time or another.

ProMo is running a free 8 week course for youth involving organisations in the third sector. We'll help you to design, test and develop new digital/hybrid services or rethink existing ones. 

Researchers at Public Health Wales and Bangor University call for additional support to build trust in those affected.

The Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College has been a huge success since its launch in Autumn 2020. In a first of its kind in Wales, the college provides free educational courses on a range of mental health, physical health and wellbeing topics. Anyone is welcome to enrol as a student and courses take place online, as well as in-person, at venues across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Mae Comisiynydd y Gymraeg yn awyddus i glywed am eich profiadau chi o ran cael cyfarfodydd yn ymwneud â lles gyda’ch Cyngor Sir lleol.

The Welsh Language Commissioner would like to hear about your experiences of having meetings dealing with well-being with your local County Council.

To see our current list of Social and physical activity online, please click the relevant link.