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Volunteers’
Week is an annual celebration that recognises volunteers all across the UK.
This year, with the continued importance of volunteers in tackling the big
issues in our society – such as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine – WCVA and
Volunteers’ Week partners have decided to once again use the week as a time to
say ‘thank you’ or ‘diolch’ to volunteers.
WHAT
IS HAPPENING IN VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 2022?
1
June 2022 – Volunteers’ Week launch – A time to say thanks
Join
the first day of Volunteers’ Week 2022. These last few years have highlighted
the vital role volunteers play across the UK. We want to make sure everyone is
aware that this is a week to recognise the impact of volunteers, think about
volunteering and plan to support volunteering in the future.
2-5
June 2022 – The Big Jubilee Lunch
This
year’s Volunteers’ Week festivities also include The Big
Jubilee Lunch. What better way to celebrate the impact volunteers have
in their communities than The Big Jubilee Lunch! You can join in online, on
your doorstep, in a park or over the fence. This is your chance to celebrate
community connections, recognise fellow volunteers and talk to others about
your experience volunteering. This weekend in June is the UK’s annual get
together for neighbours and communities.
5
June 2022 – Thank You Day
The
last couple of years have been testing for all of us. Let’s all get together
and say thank you to everyone who has helped us through. Learn more here.
6
June 2022 – Power of Youth Day
On
6 June, Volunteers’ Week is coordinating with the #iwill movement for Power of
Youth Day. Power
of Youth Day is an annual celebration of the contributions children
and young people make to society through volunteering and social action.
7
June 2022 – Volunteers’ Week close – A time to say thanks
Final
thanks! Use this day to recap how you’ve showed appreciation for your
volunteers this year and don’t forget to invite all to join you for a week of
celebration again in 2023!
HOW
TO GET INVOLVED
There
are many ways to get involved:
If
you are a community leader, you can organise a local online event to say thank
you to local volunteers.
Schools,
colleagues, universities and workplaces can shine a spotlight on students or
staff who volunteer and inspire others to get involved.
Volunteer-involving
organisations can hold a thank you event for their existing volunteers. (It
could even be a taster to show others what volunteer roles are on offer!)
Businesses
could highlight the value of volunteering to their employees and customers,
sharing stories of what has been done by volunteers to make a difference in
their own communities.
Volunteers’
Week is also a chance to highlight the variety of volunteer roles and
activities, showing ways in which people can get involved as volunteers in
their local communities.
RESOURCES
A
wide variety of ideas, materials and support is available from participating
organisations to help you along the way:
WCVA
Comms pack
Month of Community, The Big
Lunch and The Big Jubilee Lunch resources
Whatever
you decide to do, we’d love to hear from you and would love to give as much
recognition for volunteers as possible across social media platforms, so please
get involved and use the hashtag #VolunteersWeek and #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr.
BEYOND
VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK
Please
remember to show appreciation towards your volunteers and highlight their
achievements all throughout the year. Volunteers’ Week is a great way to
celebrate together this June, but we hope it inspires a culture of gratitude
and appreciation for all volunteers, always.
Get
in touch: volunteering@wcva.cymru.
FIND
OUT MORE
Find
out more about volunteering in Wales by visiting our volunteering pages or check out the Volunteering Wales website where
you can post and sign-up for volunteer opportunities.
There
are also a number of free resources for volunteering involving organisations on
the Knowledge Hub.
Gofod3
is back again this year from the 20-24 June 2022 and with less than a month to
go we are excited to tell you what’s on the programme so you can start booking.
Gofod3 is
an event organised by WCVA, in collaboration with the voluntary sector. It is
the biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales.
Whether
you’re a trustee, staff member, volunteer or all three, gofod3 is
designed especially for people involved in Welsh voluntary organisations.
With
a whole week of events on offer, including an exciting and busy schedule of
speakers, masterclasses, panel debates and workshops, we can guarantee there’ll
be something for everyone.
Gofod3 was
first established in spring 2017 as an annual, one-day event in Cardiff. Forced
to cancel the event in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were thrilled
to be able to bring back gofod3 back last year, when it was held
online for the first time over the course of a week.
WHAT
TO EXPECT FROM GOFOD3 2022
Our full programme is now live! We
have over 70 events lined-up throughout the week ranging from conversations
about the climate crisis and talks on crowdfunding, to discussing what the
sector can do to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
It’s
going to be a week bursting with discussion and ideas! You can join Grow
Cardiff to talk about social prescribing or the Eden project to discuss
reconnecting communities post-pandemic.
If
those aren’t your cup of tea we have a variety of sessions covering funding and
fundraising, safeguarding or cyber security and many more such as:
Equality,
diversity and inclusion
Digital
Bilingualism
Impact
Volunteering
Running
your organisation
Marketing
and communications
It’s
a phenomenal selection. So don’t waste any time! Go check out the programme and register you
FREE place now!
This
is your unique space to reflect, learn and plan for the future.
WHY
ONLINE?
Feedback
from last year’s event showed that people really enjoyed the online format and
many actually preferred it. Based on this feedback, and wanting to make the
week as accessible as possible, gofod3 remains online this year but
with the option of taking part in some face-to-face networking sessions, thanks
to our Third
Sector Support Wales (TSSW) partners.
And
we must thank our sponsors, Darwin Gray, Keegan & Pennykid, Pugh Computers
and The Open University, for their support, both financially and for the events
they’ve chosen to run.
For
the team at WCVA, it is extremely important for us that gofod3 offers
every organisation – large or small – the opportunity to showcase their
invaluable work and develop skills for the future.
We
hope you’re as excited as we are and cannot wait to see you all in June.
To
view the full programme and book your places please visit gofod3.cymru.
We
are getting ready to virtually thank all the wonderful volunteers that we have
in Merthyr Tydfil.
Make
sure you tune in during Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June to find out more and why we
will be saying a big THANK YOU
On June 9th 9am-4:30, Voluntary Action Merthry Tydfil, Tydfil Training, Merthyr CBC and Cwmpas will be holding a special event to help local community groups and social enterprises develop ideas to boost their volunteers base and navigate the cost-of-living crisis.
ANYONE and EVERYONE who would like to help community groups and social enterprises based in Merthyr Tydfil area is welcome to attend. We're going to look at solutions to 2 core problems that our community groups are currently facing in Merthyr Tydfil.
These being…
1) Volunteer recruitment/retention,
2)Surviving the cost of living/energy crisis as a community group.
More people = more perspectives. More perspectives = more ideas. More ideas = more solutions!
The venue is Treharris Boys and Girls Club. Lunch will be provided.
To book your place please use this link https://bit.ly/MerthyrHack
On June 9th 9am-4:30, Voluntary Action Merthry Tydfil, Tydfil Training, Merthyr CBC and Cwmpas will be holding a special event to help local community groups and social enterprises develop ideas to boost their volunteers base and navigate the cost-of-living crisis.
ANYONE and EVERYONE who would like to help community groups and social enterprises based in Merthyr Tydfil area is welcome to attend. The venue is Treharris Boys and Girls Club.
Lunch will be provided.
To book your
place please contact Paul Stepczak on paul.stepczak@cwmpas.coop
Volunteer with us!
Your local patient watchdog is recruiting volunteer members.
We are looking for Third Sector Volunteer Members in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend.
Do you have an interest in your local NHS?
Do you want to improve local health services in your area?
Do you have 3-5 days free per month to become a volunteer?
https://cwmtafmorgannwgchc.nhs.wales/get.../join-the-team/
Barod are
delighted to announce that the annual national Pen Y Fan recovery walk is back
for 2022, following a three year break due to the pandemic. This is a chance to
celebrate recovery and other achievements, as well as provide an opportunity
for many to walk up South Wales’ highest peak, while catching up with some old,
and new, friends.
This years walk will take place on Thursday 14th July.
They are aiming for everyone to meet at Pont ar Daf car park (LD3 8NL) at 10.00am. There will be a short briefing at 10.15am with the aim of starting the walk at 10.30am. Their own Tyfu Café will be providing refreshments to all that take part, from 2pm – 4pm. (Please note there is now a £7.50 parking charge at this car park for each vehicle).
If you are aiming to attend, whether as an individual or as a group, from your organisation, they kindly ask you to fill out the short registration form below so they can ensure that they cater for all, as well as adhere to the National Trust nominal License Fee structure of £1 per person, of which the overall cost will be covered by Barod.
Please fill in the following registration form by Friday 1st July: Click here to complete the registration form
For more information regarding the day as well as their T&Cs and guidance regarding the event, please visit: https://barod.cymru/recovery_walk_2022/
Our colleagues at Bridgend Association Voluntary Organisations will be hosting an on-line ”Teams” Meet the Funder Session with Local Giving on 16 June 2.30 – 3.30 pm .
Localgiving is a UK-wide not-for-profit and an online donation platform that has helped over 7,000 charitable organisations to raise over £30million online. For the last three years, they have supported over 350 organisations across all 22 counties in Wales to raise over £1.8million through a dedicated Wales programme. Are you interested in building sustainable income streams, developing your supporter base and raising unrestricted funding? Online fundraising is easy and very cost effective. Through their programme, Crowdfund Wales, Localgiving provides a free year of membership, Gift Aid and training in how to fundraise online. They will support each member to run an online campaign to raise £1,750 towards a need of your choice, which will then unlock £250 of match funding.
To take up this offer, organisations need use promo code WALES150 to claim the full subsidy for their first year: join.localgiving.org/wales
Please contact alisonmawby@bavo.org.uk if you would like a link to attend the session.
Carers UK are looking for two new trustees, including a Nations trustee for Wales, to join their highly engaged national Board. Would you or someone you know be interested?
Their Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in their work, ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, and that they keep carers at the heart of everything they do. In this voluntary role, you’ll be responsible for the charity’s good management and administration.
They're particularly looking for people with current or past experience of unpaid caring to join the Board.
Please see further information and the recruitment pack here
The closing date is 15 June 2022 at 5pm.
There is an increased interest and questions about bowel cancer and bowel screening within communities following the recent media coverage of Dame Deborah James (our Patron and bowel cancer patient).
Here is a reminder of all the things we have available to support the Wales community.
Free Bowel Cancer Awareness Talk
We really do rely on the support of workplaces and
community groups to help us raise awareness of this common, yet curable,
cancer.
You can support our work by booking a talk today
Chat Together
Join our online support groups for people living with and
beyond cancer. Chat Together is a welcoming place to talk to others with bowel
cancer and to meet new people. It’s a chance to share experiences in a
friendly, supportive and informal environment.
Chat Together | Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer Community Voices Cymru
Bowel Cancer Community Voices Cymru is a group for people
affected by bowel cancer in Wales to share your experiences with others who
have been through something similar, tell us about your experience of treatment
and care and have your say on the development of services in Wales.
Online Communities
Our forum and Facebook groups are welcoming places to get
help and support for anyone affected by bowel cancer.
Online communities | How we can help | Bowel Cancer UK
Support for people affected by bowel cancer
For further information or
to get in touch, please contact us below.
They currently have a vacancy for a Floating Support Worker:-
Application Form and additional information are available on their website, link below.
https://www.mtha.org.uk/corporate-information/jobs/
Deadline: 23:59 07/08/22.
This fund enables a small number of strategic investments to build on and learn
from new or enhanced approaches/initiatives for volunteering. It enables progress
made in the pandemic to be further used in ongoing work. Grants of £50k to
£100k are available for up to 12 months. Learn more on
ProMo-Cymru is running a free modular course for third sector
organisations in Wales.
Designing Digital Services is a practical course facilitated
through the Newid programme, funded by the Welsh Government. It
aims to empower third sector organisations in Wales to digitally transform
services using the Service Design methodology.
Individuals or teams from organisations will be supported to
design, test and develop new digital/hybrid services or rethink existing
services. During the programme participants will:
To register for this free course, you must work for a
Welsh third sector organisation. You can sign up either because you are curious
about digital services and want to know more, or because you are currently
designing (or redesigning) a digital service.
Funding from the Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales to support community led organisations.
Comic Relief and Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) partners recognise the great work that community led organisations do across Wales and want to help organisations to build their own capacity in a sustainable and impactful way.
Small Grants - £1,000 - £10,000
The aim of this fund is to ensure that comic relief grassroots funding is reached by the community groups leading change and growth in their locality, enabling them to make positive changes in response to the specific needs of the community.
The Small Grant is administered by Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil for RCT, Merthyr and Bridgend areas. The application form, project finances spreadsheet and guidance for small grants (£1,000 – £10,000) can be requested via grants@vamt.net
COMIC RELIEF’S STRATEGIC THEMES
All successful applications will demonstrate a contribution to one of Comic Relief’s four Strategic Themes
Actions to give children the best start in life and access to opportunities to achieve their potential
Gender justice
Actions to improve equality for women and girls
A safe place to be
Actions to help vulnerable people improve their circumstances and safety
Mental health matters
Actions to enable access to support and increase awareness
ELIGIBILITY
Organisations with a socially focused purpose and an income of less than £250,000 are eligible to apply. There is £900,000 available in total grants.
TIMEFRAME
The application window is open from 19 April 2022, closing 27 June 2022.
The earliest activity can begin is the 22 August 2022 ending no later than 30 August 2023.
The National Lottery Community Fund Sustainable Steps Wales: Action Grants, will award grants from £10,001 to £350,000 that address climate change in communities and help people live in a more sustainable way.
Suitable for: Voluntary or community organisations, charities
Funding size: £10,001 to £350,000 - projects can be up to 5 years
Total available: £3 million, around 10 to 20 projects
Application deadline: You must send us your expression of interest form
by 5pm on Thursday 21st July 2022. If your idea is
accepted, we will send you a longer application form asking for more
information about your project and organisation. You need to return this to us
to us by 5pm on Thursday 22nd September 2022.
Programme priorities: Successful applications will explain how they will deliver all three priorities:
To get more information you can attend a virtual briefing session.
These will be held virtually on the following dates and will include a
presentation followed by a brief question and answer session.
Make sure you tell us:
For further information or to discuss project ideas you can attend a
virtual funding surgery.
These will be half hour meeting appointments available for anyone
considering applying.
Further information about the programme can be found on our website, here.
Should you have any queries, or to reserve a space on one of the
briefing sessions or funding surgeries, please contact sustainablestepswales@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk,
or our Enquiries line on 0300 123 0735.
Trustee Recruitment
Position –
Trustee and Board Secretary
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Closing date: Friday 17th June 2022
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th
June 2022
Salary: No renumeration - this is a voluntary position.
Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil is recruiting a secretary to join our Board of Trustees
Are your passionate about cancer care and cancer support for patients and families?
Are you committed to improving services for people affected by cancer within Merthyr Tydfil?
·
Can you
support our Board in a secretarial role?
About Cancer Aid
We believe no one should face cancer alone. We
provide support to cancer patients, carers and anyone who has been affected by
a cancer diagnosis. We are an independent local charity, at the heart of the
Merthyr Tydfil community. We provide practical and emotional support to
patients from diagnosis to living with, and beyond cancer. We also provide
family bereavement support. We are looking to appoint a trustee to join
our Board in a voluntary capacity to act as our secretary and to help continue
our mission to support cancer patients and carers living within Merthyr Tydfil
as we come out of the coronavirus pandemic.
About our Board
We have a collaborative Board of friendly and committed trustees, who, with our principal manager and staff, have established a charity that supports cancer patients and families at the time they need it most. As we move on from the pandemic, we are looking for a Board Secretary to join our team and support our mission.
About the Secretary role
We wish to appoint a Board Secretary who can draw
on their skills and experience to both act as a trustee and to support our Board
in a secretarial role. This includes supporting our board meetings and taking
accurate minutes.
The expected time commitment is a minimum of 7 board
meetings including an AGM, in addition to attending other meetings or events
when required. Preparation is required for reading reports and meeting papers
ahead of any scheduled meeting.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please
contact Mrs Tracey Burke– Principal Manager for an informal discussion about
the role and for more information on how to apply. Alternatively please email tracey@canceraidmerthyr.co.uk
For more information about who we are and what we do, please go to our website. Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our team.
Catalyst Cymru:
Broadening Horizons provides support to micro, small and medium sized heritage
organisations and organisations running a heritage project to broaden their income
streams and reach new audiences and people.
Places are
still available for the free coaching support strand of the new project.
Four days of
in-depth coaching support is available for organisations on topics such as
governance, business planning and income generation to help improve
organisations’ resilience and the ability to deal with change.
Funded by the
National Lottery Heritage Fund, WCVA is running Catalyst Cymru: Broadening
Horizons in partnership with Cwmpas, formerly known as Wales Cooperative
Centre. The project is also supported by Ethnic Minorities & Youth
Support Team Wales, Disability Wales and Pride Cymru.
In line with
the National Lottery Heritage Fund, our definition of ‘heritage’ includes:
•
Historic Buildings and Monuments
•
Community Heritage
•
Cultures and Memories
•
Landscapes and Natural Heritage
•
Industrial, Maritime and Transport
•
Collections (incl. Museums, Libraries and Archives)
For further
details on how to apply please visit the Catalyst Cymru: Broadening Horizons
page.
Deadline for
applying for free coaching has been extended until Monday 13 June 2022
There is also
the option of applying using a Word form (please see attached application from
and the guidance document).
Please note,
the timing of the four days coaching is flexible and can take place over eight
months.
If you would
like an informal chat about the coaching opportunity before deciding whether to
apply please contact:
Siobhan
Hayward, Catalyst Cymru Officer - shayward@wcva.cymru
The session will be
about the Hawthorn tree and a mindful exploration of the cultural,
medicinal, culinary and mythological properties of one of our oldest plant
companions.
Registration is essential, please click here to
complete: https://forms.office.com/r/e4ArCpab3r
For more information FLYER HERE
