Squirrel Friends have been nominated for the Community Organisation Award for LGBT at the National Diversity Awards 2023.
To vote for this locally based organisation, please use this link www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2023/nominations/squirrel-friends
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Last years event was such a success that VAMT have decided to again organise a Volunteering Fair at Merthyr Tydfil Precinct. If you’re looking to recruit volunteers and promote your organisation then this is a great way to do so.
Due to Health and Safety reasons the maximum amount of groups that can attend on the day is 20.
Organisations will be allocated a table on a first come first served basis so if you are interested, can you confirm with Frances Barry on 07958 132822 or email her at frances.barry@vamt.net by Friday 14th April 2023
(Please note that the Fair is for Merthyr and Merthyr/RCT groups only).
Our Volunteer Recognition Awards evening is taking place on Thursday 1st June at 6.30 pm at Morlais Golf Club, Merthyr Tydfil
After what seems like forever, this year, VAMT’s Volunteer Recognitions Awards are back.
It will be an opportunity to recognise the contributions and achievements of volunteers, community groups and organisations for their hard work and for going above and beyond to support everyone in the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil.
Please click on this link https://vamt.net/en/volunteering/volunteers-week-2023/ which will take you to the nomination form, guidance form and award categories.
Please note that the closing date for all applications is Friday 21st April 2023. For further information please contact Frances Barry on 07958 132822 or email frances.barry@vamt.net
Our Community Coordinator, Lesley Hodgson, in partnership with Marie Curie would like to set up some Bereavement Cafes or support groups in Merthyr Tydfil.
Full training will be provided via Marie Curie in two, three and a half hour sessions.
Sharon, from Marie Curie explains “Marie Curie supports people who have been bereaved by any terminal illness not just Cancer. I don’t think people realise that”. Each café needs 2 or 3 volunteers.
“We would ideally love to have one in the North of the borough, one in the South and one in the town centre, if enough volunteers can be found”, says Lesley.
To find out more about what would be involved. Contact Lesley on 07580866547.
