Young people make a huge impact in our communities every day. They use their energy, skills and ideas to make positive change in their local areas and beyond, working to shape a better future for everyone. 

This year #iwill Ambassadors in Wales will be invited to get involved in the Welsh Government’s new approach to volunteering, which aims to make volunteering a way of life for everyone. Ambassadors will also be invited to contribute to national developments in volunteering in Wales, as we strive to make volunteering accessible, enjoyable and meaningful.

The #iwill Movement are now recruiting for their next cohort of Ambassadors. If you (or someone you know) are aged 10-25, with a passion for social action, why not apply today?

The recruitment window closes on 14th April at 11:59pm.

You can find out more at www.iwill.org.uk

Join us online to learn about the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Climate Change Risk Assessment and its impact on our community!

Dr. Alan Netherwood will share the recently completed Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) commissioned by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Services Board (PSB).

This is your chance to find out about the climate change risks in the area including:

• How combinations of risks from increasingly frequent severe events might affect the
  landscape, infrastructure, services and communities
• The cumulative effects of a changing climate and what issues may arise and where
• What priorities may need to be considered to inform partners’ approaches to climate adaptation.

We will also discuss what are the best ways to keep the community informed and engaged.

To book on, please click link below:-

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-the-cwm-taf-morgannwg-climate-change-risk-assessment-tickets-1272555179799?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet the Funder - National Churches Trust

             Tuesday 18^th March 10am-11:30am -Online VIA Teams

Church Support & Grants

Churches, Chapels, Meeting Houses and associated Halls.

An introduction to your South Wales based National Churches Trust Officer Gareth Simpson and the range of support available.

We’ll explore at entry level the following areas with plenty of time for questions with the option for follow up one to one calls and site visits.

• Vision before funding – being clear on the future for your church
• Project Management – light touch review of project planning and the need to consult with the wider community, user groups and congregation.
• NCT Grants - Where do you start? Which grant should you apply for? What information do you need to provide? Options up to £50,000

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more information.

For more information and book your place by 10^th March contact - Emily.whiteman-cranston@vamt.net

Does your community organisation need additional funds in 2025? Come along to our free online session find out how your organisation can receive free unrestricted funding via funding platform easy fundraising.

In this informal session, Becky from easy fundraising will show you how your volunteers, staff and supporters can use the easy fundraising platform to raise donations for free for your organisation when they shop with leading retailers. 

What to expect:-

• A live demonstration of how it works
• Instructions on how to get your organisation set up
• Tips on how to raise as much as possible
• A Q&A session with Becky

Suitable for: anyone involved in fundraising for good causes of all shapes and sizes including voluntary groups, CICs, social enterprises, churches, schools, sports clubs and charities

It will be a friendly informal session and is open to any member of your team so please feel free to share this invitation.  

Why not set up a free easy fundraising page for your organisation before the session? You can do that here:https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/merthyr-tydfil

About easy fundraising

Through easyfundraising, 8,000 online retailers will donate money to your organisation when your volunteers, staff and supporters shop with them. Anything from a weekly grocery shop to a family holiday can generate a free donation for you.  Every 3 months you’ll receive all the donations raised by your supporters and as it’s unrestricted funding, you spend the money on whatever you need.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share your experiences too. 

For more information and book your place by 18^th March contact Emily.whiteman-cranston@vamt.net 

About us: Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) is the County Voluntary Council (CVC) for the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil and has existed since 1997.  VAMT is a part of Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) which is a network of support organisations for the third sector. Our shared goal is to enable the third sector and volunteers across Wales to contribute fully to individual and community well-being, now and for the future.

About this role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the postholder will support VAMT in its delivery of the TSSW Infrastructure Agreement, particularly the strategic aim to “strengthen representation and influence of third sector organisations”

The postholder will line manager the team of Community Coordinators and ensure accurate records are kept up to date via a bespoke CRM system.

To secure this great opportunity you will have experience of:

• working in the third sector at a strategic level
• partnership and collaborative working across sectors
• managing a team of staff

 Benefits of working with us:

• A flexible working scheme
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata) rising to 33 on completion of 5 years’ service
• 8 bank holidays
• 3 concessionary days
• Enhanced sick pay
• A very generous pension scheme – 10% employer contribution
• Agile Working
• Employee support programme

**We are currently trialling a “4 Day Week” – this means 80% time for 100% salary and 100% output.

To download an application pack click here

This position is subject to a successful 6 month probationary period.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: claire.williams@vamt.net 

Closing date: 31^st March 2025, 12pm

Interview date:  10^th April 2025