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Additional funding to help those through difficult times
An extra £3m is being invested in bereavement services across Wales to help ensure everyone can access the support they need, when they need it.
Welsh schools helping to boost children’s vegetable intake
Almost 500 schools are taking part in the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, helping more than 100,000 children eat more vegetables and make healthier food choices.
‘Bring Me Sunshine’ – a concert in aid of Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern 4th April 2025
Barry Ladies Choir & Vale Associated Training Brass Band present BRING ME SUNSHINE - a concert in aid of Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern.
Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication - GVS Honours Clive Curtis' Remarkable Career
Clive Curtis joined, what was Vale Council for Voluntary Services, on 1st November 1999 as the Western Vale Development Officer. Therefore, that means that Clive has celebrated 25 years with the County Voluntary Council.
GVS Monitors Proposed Community Interest Company (CIC) Regulation Changes
GVS is actively tracking the UK government's plan to integrate the Regulator for Community Interest Companies (CICs) into Companies House. This move, part of a broader effort to streamline regulations, prompts GVS to emphasise the vital role of CICs in the Vale of Glamorgan’s communities.
Home Access benefitting from its new base at St Paul’s Community Centre
Home Access in now based at St Paul’s Community Centre, Arcot Street Penarth, working alongside GVS and is supported by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. The office is open every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Play Area Volunteer - Maintaining Family Ties in a Prison Setting
Strengthen the relationship and bond between both dad and child through play in a prison setting.
Volunteer supporting sexual offenders to reduce the risk of re-offending and prevent sexual abuse
This is an interesting role for those who want to support their communities or wanting to work within criminal justice. The tag line for the service is ‘no more victims’.
The Daniel Picton-Jones (DPJ) Foundation support those in the agricultural sector suffering from poor mental health.
Be the eyes, ears and presence of DPJ on the ground in your area. Supporting mental health in agriculture.
One Walk Event Lead Volunteer
Event Lead Volunteers work alongside our Active Events team staff member to plan and deliver the One Walk Cymru event.
Why Volunteer?
You do not get paid for volunteering. However, you can gain so much more by giving a little of your time.
Do You Like Dogs?
Volunteer with our dogs and help support them on their journey to becoming a guide dog.
Charity Shop Volunteering - Meet New People
Charity shops are looking for enthusiastic and reliable retail volunteers to help support their charity shops.
Green Spaces - Supporting Mental Health
Would you like to provide company to service users and patients in an outdoor setting and/or ward?
Volunteer Outdoors Helping to Walk and Clear
Get some fresh air, keep yourself fit and meet new people
It Doesn’t Matter if You are Lark or an Owl
This organisation believes that no food should go to waste. Help to distribute food to its community members.
Volunteer at the Easter Egg Trail
Volunteer as an individual or as a family, get some fresh air and social interaction.
14 March 2025 | National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day
Friday 14 March is National Cancer CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Day - an opportunity to celebrate the highly skilled Cancer Nurse Specialists working within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Upcoming Co-reflection sessions for the peer workforce in Cardiff and Vale
Recovery Cymru is delighted to share information about three upcoming co-reflection sessions they are hosting for 'people who offer peer support to others' in Cardiff and Vale (substance use/co-occurring mental health).
Ymunwch nawr a chymryd rhan yn Gwanwyn Glân Cymru 2025 – 21 Mawrth-6 Ebrill
Gwahoddir cymunedau ledled Cymru i ymuno â Gwanwyn Glân Cymru 2025 a helpu i godi’r sbwriel sy’n llygru ein cymdogaethau, ein traethau a’n parciau.