GVS facilitates the involvement of the Voluntary Sector on this Committee.  Four vacancies have arisen for Voluntary Sector Representatives. Nominations are invited from Voluntary Sector Organisations working in the Vale of Glamorgan.  

Completed nomination forms should be returned to GVS by midday, Friday, 17th March 2023. 

Click here for information on Support Drop In sessions, Communities for Work Drop-In and outreach locations.

Sight Cymru are a charity that provide services to those with sight loss. Our services include clubs and groups, wellbeing services, IT support and much more. We have three clubs that meet within the Vale of Glamorgan to help support those with sight loss on a weekly basis.

£24,620 - £27,350 (35 hours per week) This is an exciting new role to continue to develop and work in the Well-being and Support Hub within our Cardiff & Vale Hospice in Penarth and the community. Closes Thursday 23rd February.

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.

Do you provide a service that can help people with their health and wellbeing? If so add your information to the Dewis Cymru website.

Starting something new can be daunting. If you have an idea for a voluntary group or charity then Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is here to help make it a reality. Our dedicated Governance Officer is able to support with everything from choosing the right structure, writing a constitution, developing policies, registering a charity and much more.

The Vale Index have issued their digital Winter newsletter, for families of children and young people with disabilities, additional needs or emerging needs in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Survey Volunteers

Public Health Wales is urging anyone in the public sector to download their new guide and start reducing costs and cutting carbon whenever they are sourcing goods or services.

This week, we are celebrating Apprenticeship Week Wales (6th – 12th February) — a celebration of the impact apprenticeships have across the country for both individuals and businesses.  

Following a successful taster of Street Dance for children and young people with disabilities, Sense Cymru can now confirm they have a weekly session booked in starting from Thursday 16th February 4.15 – 5.15 pm.

The State of Older People’s Housing in Wales was launched yesterday at an event at the Senedd. The report reveals that many older people in Wales are living in dangerous housing and need urgent help to tackle disrepair and maintain their safety and independence.

Tickets: £15 per person (booking fee applies). Ticket price includes Tea & Cake.

Please click the link to see the latest bulletin from the Wales Council of the Blind.

Diabetes are surveying the experiences of diabetes care in Wales.

Survey closing date: 20th February

Full time Fixed term to March 2024, with potential for permanent
Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options £22,827 to £24,028  Closing date for applications: 21 February 2023
Interview date: 1 March 2023 

In November 2021 Welsh Government unveiled a Young Person’s Guarantee – a commitment that everyone under the age of 25 would have the offer of support to gain a place in education or training, find a job or become self-employed.

On Tuesday, 28 February 2023 (5:00pm-6:00pm) we’ll be delivering an information session all about Fibromyalgia. This is a free online information session.

Youth Event