Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire has a fascinating heritage and culture vibe, its spectacular landscapes, its people, its food, its language – all the things that make it distinctive.

The GAVO Monmouthshire team provides all aspects of Community development, and Health & Social care that identifies gaps in provisions and services. The team are keen to work in partnership with other third sector, public sector and Private sector to achieve these aims.

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Volunteering

We provide support, advice, guidance and recognition across Monmouthshire for all things Volunteering! Becoming a Volunteer allows you to make a difference in your community!

Monmouthshire Volunteer Registration Form

Community Development

We provide support & advice to the Third Sector in Monmouthshire, including Community and Voluntary Groups as well as individuals who are interested in helping and supporting their community.

Health & Wellbeing

GAVO’s Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Partnership Officers are here to support partnership working between the Third sector and other providers of health, social care and wellbeing services across Monmouthshire.

Education Programme for Patients (EPP)

EPP Cymru provides a range of award winning self-management health and well-being courses and workshops for people living with a health condition or for those who care for someone with a health condition.

The Wellbeing Links Service

The GP Wellbeing Links Service is a partnership between Primary Care, GAVO and MCC. Each GP surgery in Monmouthshire has a Wellbeing Links Advisor who is available to meet patients who are struggling with stress, anxiety or depression due to 'non-medical' issues.

Meet The Monmouthshire Team

Youth Volunteering Officer & Joint Regional Strategic Lead

I can help with: all things volunteering and community development.

After over 25 years of working in the community I remain passionate about the difference we can all make when we work collaboratively. We have a highly committed and skilled range of staff in Monmouthshire who are here to support groups and individuals to make a lasting difference in their communities.

Chris Irving

📧chris.irving@gavo.org.uk

📞07483128060

I can help with: Governance · Funding bids & opportunities · Policies and Procedures · Partnerships & networking

Groups and individuals are invited to get in contact for advice on third sector governance, writing funding bids, identifying funding opportunities and developing their policies and procedures. I also link with other providers locally, public and third sector, to encourage partnership working.

Joanne Gillard

📧joanne.gillard@gavo.org.uk

Community Development Officer/Rural support

I can help with: Starting and developing groups · Funding and strategy · Local networking · Rural projects

My role is to help community groups and voluntary organisations to get set up and to thrive. I cover north Monmouthshire and have special responsibility for rural projects across the whole county, please get in touch if I can support you in any way.

Jo Webb

📧jo.webb@gavo.org.uk

📞07483128065

I can help with: Volunteering Placements · Youth-Led Grants · Volunteering Governance · Networking

My primary role is to support individuals into volunteering opportunities. I also support community and voluntary groups with their volunteer recruitment, retainment and volunteering governance. I strengthen community networks.

Kelly Sullivan

📧kelly.sullivan@gavo.org.uk

📞07908489792

I can help with: Volunteering Placements · Youth-Led Grants · Volunteering Governance · Networking

Bethan Crowley

📧 bethan.crowley@gavo.org.uk

📞07376023546

Health Social Care & Wellbeing Partnerships Officer and Wellbeing Links Lead

I can help with: Networking & Partnerships - Wellbeing Information & Links

I develop, support and build upon partnership working between the third sector and other providers of health, social care and wellbeing services across Monmouthshire. I represent and champion for the sector, its vision and values, on a local, regional and national basis. I also oversee and lead the Wellbeing Links Team.