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From Volunteer to Vital Team Member: Frank’s Journey at The Place, Newport
After graduating from university and navigating the uncertainties of post-pandemic life, Frank McQuillan found himself searching for...

Dan Coast
May 29, 2025


"Cleaning Newport: Where Business Meets Community"
" Photos: Kamila J Photography " GAVO supported Newport Girlguiding with their Keep Wales Tidy ‘Big Spring Clean’ campaign by matching...

Dan Coast
May 23, 2025


Volunteers Week 2-8 June 2025
Welcome to our page celebrating all things volunteering in Newport, here you'll find out more about how to get involved in volunteering and the good practise and procedures groups should look to take in recruiting and retaining volunteers for your organisation. Click the arrows to find out more What is Volunteers Week? Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers, the campaign high

Dan Coast
May 22, 2025


Newport Third Sector Network
Newport Third Sector Network – June gathering Date: Tuesday, 3rd June Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Location: The Place, Newport Following the...

Dan Coast
May 20, 2025


Volunteering in Newport: Connect, Support, Make a Difference
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Newport’s voluntary sector. Their time, energy, and commitment are essential to the success of countless local organisations that make a real difference in our community every day. To support both individuals aged 14+ interested in volunteering and the organisations that rely on them, we're excited to introduce our Monthly Volunteering Surgery — a space for connection, guidance, and action that will start in 2026. 📍 When & Where? Join us ever

Dan Coast
Apr 30, 2025


Have your say on the new approach to Volunteering
The Welsh Government and WCVA are co-creating a new approach to volunteering in Wales, with a progressive Vision to drive it. This will...

Dan Coast
Apr 8, 2025


Cash4U - Blaenau Gwent Youth Panel
Thank you to the Blaenau Gwent Youth Panel for their work with the allocation of Cash4U funding to the youth led groups who applied for...

Keri Jones
Mar 19, 2025


Six Bells Tennis Needs You
Six Bells Tennis needs support to run the kiosk Monday to Friday 3pm to 5pm. Tasks include selling drinks and snacks. In return they are...

Keri Jones
Mar 18, 2025


We Need You!
Unlock New Opportunities Through Volunteering Keep a lookout for our poster to sign up to volunteering in your local area. Tag us on GAVO...

Keri Jones
Mar 12, 2025


"Strength in the Third Sector" Event
Welcome to the official landing page for our "Strength in the Third Sector" event, taking place on March 26, 2025 . Spaces are limited,...

Dan Coast
Feb 27, 2025


Single Parents Well-being Group
Single Parents Well-being Group is a Community Interest Company that provides events and community for single parent families. They have...

Kelly Sullivan
Feb 5, 2025


One Million Mentors: Mentors needed in Newport schools
One Million Mentors have successfully been running programmes in Newport since 2023 with the brilliant support of Newport Council. They...

Kelly Sullivan
Jan 24, 2025


What's New in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing for December 2024?
This December edition includes information on where anyone can find a warm space to pop in and join in activities and a chat. ...

Susanne Maddax
Dec 2, 2024


Newport's Young people standing for election at the Welsh Youth Parliament
Voting has now opened for the Welsh Youth Parliament elections with 23 Young people standing for election in both the Newport East & West...

Dan Coast
Nov 11, 2024


Wales Climate Week 11-15th November 2024
The Welsh Government has published a new national Climate Adaptation Strategy, which sets out a vision of what a Wales well-adapted to...

Dan Coast
Nov 6, 2024


Working Together for Communities in Newport
Newport’s Place Based Care model is part of the Strategic Programme for Primary Care in Wales. Locally this means establishing...

Susanne Maddax
Nov 4, 2024


Monmouthshire Volunteer Awards!
WOW! On 30th October we held our annual Monmouthshire Volunteer Awards in partnership with Monmouthshire Housing Association . Here is...

Bethan Warrington
Nov 4, 2024


Strengthening Community Relationships in Newport
Eden Project Communities are hosting a network event for people linked to community groups, projects and ideas, or those working with...

Dan Coast
Oct 31, 2024


Apply now for Volunteering Wales grants
The Volunteering Wales Main Grant scheme funds projects that support positive volunteering experience, tackle barriers to volunteering...

Dan Coast
Oct 29, 2024


Newport Volunteer Fair
Welcome to this Landing Page for the Volunteering in Newport, this mini site will provide you with all the information you need before, during and after the event. Have a look at the different sections of this page to help you get the most out of the event and if you are interested in any of the specific roles on offer simply complete this short form to enable us to connect you with the group and the role you are interested in. BEFORE THE EVENT Thinking about Volunteering? If

Dan Coast
Oct 24, 2024
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