Job Vacancy at Community Transport Association

We are currently recruiting for a new team member to work directly with the Community Transport Associations network of charities and local authorities across the southern part of Wales. We are reaching out to people in similar roles and organisations to see if you know anyone in your own network who might be interesting in applying for the role.

Some knowledge of community transport would help, but most of all we want someone with practical experience of working with local charities and community groups to strengthen their services and relationships.

If this sounds like someone you know we’d be pleased to receive an application.  Details of the post can be found on our website:  https://ctauk.org/jobs/

First Aid and Health and Safety Training at VAMT

First Aid Level 3 Training 12 March 2019 £60 per person.

Canolfan Soar, Merthyr Tydfil 9:30-3:30

6 hour course accredited by Highfield Qualifications. The content of the course meets the HSE requirements for emergency first-aiders in the workplace. It covers roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident; first aid skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator, providing first aid to a casualty who is choking and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock.

Candidates will need to bring a form of photographic identification with them and should dress modestly as they will need to demonstrate CPR in order to gain the qualification.

Health and Safety Awareness within the workplace 27 March 2019 £40 per person

Voluntary Action Centre, Merthyr Tydfil 9:30- 12:30

4 hour course accredited by Highfield qualifications.  At the end of the session learners will:

• Understand roles and duties for health, safety and welfare in the work place
• Understand the process of risk assessment
• Understand how risk assessments improve health and safety at work
• Know the processes for responding to accidents, near misses and ill-health in the workplace

 Again, candidates will need to bring a form of photographic identification with them.

To book email Hilary on training@vamt.net

Call for articles for "Inform" VAMT's online and hardcopy newsletter

Would you like to tell the third sector in Merthyr Tydfil and beyond what your organisation is up to at the moment?  Share successes, new services or just let others know what it is you do.  Inform, VAMT's hard copy newsletter is the ideal medium.  Just email an article, ideally with jpeg logo and high resolution images if you have them to hilary.edwards@vamt.net by 22 February for them to appear in the March edition.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding Training

Safeguarding Children and Young People 
Date:  6 March 2019
Time:  9:30 am to 12:30 pmVenue:  VAMT
Cost:  FREE
This is a level 2 awareness raising session for voluntary and community groups which will increase the participants’ confidence in identifying and referring safeguarding issues.  Participants will:

• Develop a basic understanding of child protection and abuse
• Gain knowledge of child protection terms
• Consider how to report/respond as an individual

This course is aimed at those with a limited knowledge of safeguarding issues who are looking to set up, or review safeguarding policies and procedures within their organisation.

Safeguarding AdultsDate:  6 March 2019
Time:  1:30 pm to 4:30 pmVenue:  VAMT
Cost:  FREE
This is a level 2 awareness raising session for voluntary and community groups which will include:

• The background to legislation
• Definitions and indicators of abuse
• Current trends in adult protection in Cwm Taf

This course is aimed at those with a limited knowledge of safeguarding issues who are looking to set up, or review safeguarding policies and procedures within their organisation.
To book a place  telephone 01443 846200 or e-mail cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk

Take Action - Food Poverty

Following the launch of the South Wales Food Poverty Alliance’s report “Mapping Food Insecurity in South Wales”, which takes place at the Bevan Foundation’s Seminar “Solutions to Holiday Hunger” this week, VAMT would like to invite you to a workshop with Food Sense Wales on 21 February 2019 at the Voluntary Action Centre to look at how we can progress local action in Merthyr Tydfil.

Objective:
To identify key stakeholders and key actions to address food and poverty in Merthyr as a starting point for a Food and Poverty Action Plan
 
Introduction and overview of Food and Poverty in South Wales – evidence from South Wales Food Poverty Alliance Mapping report
 Workshop 1 – Optimizing household income
What are the keys actions, key stakeholders and resources needed to ensure people are accessing the support available to them?

 Workshop 2 – Improving access to healthy affordable food
Alternative retail, school holiday provision, meals on wheels, social meal provision and cooking on a budget – what’s currently happening and what needs to happen in Merthyr to support healthy food choices?
Priority Actions and next steps

Registration and tea coffee at 9:00am for a 9:15am start finish by 13:00pm  If you’d like to attend please email training@vamt.net or telephone 01685 353917.

Volunteer with Cwm Taf UHB

Do you have time to help others?

We at Cwm Taf Health Board Time4me Self-Management Service are looking for volunteers who are 18+ to join our friendly team that supports people to manage their health condition.

We provide Health & Well Being courses and sessions to encourage people to learn new skills and practice new techniques to better manage their health and wellbeing across Rhondda, Cynon Taf and Merthyr.

We have a variety of available opportunities:

v  Delivery of the courses/sessions

v  Service promotion and awareness raising

v  Administration duties including social media

No previous experience is required and full training and support will be given for the roles which can assist your future career opportunities.

If retired or unable to work then it may be something fulfilling you could be supportive of.

If you think this is something you would like to be a part of and have the time and commitment, please contact Debra, Jan or Gillian on: -0168535125/32 or email: CTT_time4me@wales.nhs.uk

Team Challenge/Employee Volunteering Opportunities for HSBC Staff

Staff at HSBC Merthyr Tydfil branch are currently seeking opportunities for their staff to undertake team challenges or other employee volunteering opportunities.  Staff could be available at any time, daytime, evenings or weekends and are keen to get involved in activities which could support our community locally.

If you've got any ideas of how they can help, please contact Hilary.edwards@vamt.net  or call 01685 353900, and we'll pass the suggestions on.

Century of Hope - the Womens Archive Wales 8 Februry at the Redhouse

Merthyr Residents are invited to Women’s Archive Wales’ final event in our Century of Hope project at the Redhouse Merthyr Tydfil on Friday evening February 8^th. As you will see from the invitation we will be commemorating the life and work of Dr Ursula Masson, a native of Merthyr and founder member of Women’s Archive Wales and also premiering the film of the history of WAW and the 2018 project to celebrate a century since some women were first granted the vote, during the evening. There will be refreshments and a chance to socialise too.

You can register  through Eventbrite – link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/century-of-hope-party-parti-canrif-gobaith-tickets-52270240697 

FREE Bevan Foundation Seminar 7 February Solutions to Holiday Hunger

A free event to be held at Soar on 7 February of interest to anyone interested in reducing poverty.  Further details here

Youth Community Awards - High Sheriff

The awards recognise young people who have made a difference in their community in the Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf areas.

They could be eligible for prizes of up to £1,000 for individuals and groups (three or more members).

For more information click here

The deadline has been extended to mid February.