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02/09/2026

From today, the RSV vaccine is being offered to more people, with the programme expanding to include some adults aged 65–74 with certain health conditions who are at higher risk from RSV. 📢

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that can cause serious illness, particularly in babies, older adults and people with certain health conditions.

The vaccine helps protect against severe illness caused by RSV. If you receive an invitation, make sure you attend your appointment. 📩

Find out more: https://phw.nhs.wales/2026/09/01/rsv-vaccine-offer-extended-to-higher-risk-adults-aged-65-74/

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

Top Volunteering Opportunities for this Autumn

Volunteer Immigration Adviser for EUSS Citizens in the UK
Volunteers aged 18+ help some of the most vulnerable EU citizens to secure and access their rights in the UK post-Brexit.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteer-immigration-adviser-for-euss-citizens-in-the-uk

Volunteer for Ride Cymru 2026
Be part of one of Wales' premier cycling events. Volunteer to help make the event a smooth run.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteer-for-ride-cymru-2026

Translation Volunteer at The Birth Partner Project
If you can speak English and another language, we would love to hear from you. Many of our Mamas do not speak English as their first language or at all
https://www.gvs.wales/news/translation-volunteer-at-the-birth-partner-project

Volunteer Courtwatcher
CourtWatch is a mass court observation project, where citizen volunteers observe the daily hearings in court and write down what they see.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteer-courtwatcher

Wares on Wheels Volunteer - Maesteg, Bridgend, Porthcawl, Cowbridge
Do you love driving and are looking for the chance to use your driving skills?
https://www.gvs.wales/news/wares-on-wheels-volunteer-maesteg-bridgend-porthcawl-cowbridge

Share the Load – The DPJ Foundation
The DPJ Foundation has successfully raised the profile of health and well-being issues in the agricultural community. Volunteer to help raise the profile.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/share-the-load-the-dpj-foundation

Volunteer Car Service Transporting Patients
Transporting patients to various hospitals and clinics within your car.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteer-car-service-transporting-patients

Champion our Cause in the Community Volunteers
Could you raise awareness in your local community of the support and services offered by Tenovus Cancer Care?
https://www.gvs.wales/news/champion-our-cause-in-the-community-volunteers

Guide Dogs Foster - Respite
In this role you will provide a temporary home for a dog, using the support and guidance of Guide Dogs for the welfare and handling of the dog.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/guide-dogs-foster-respite

Volunteer Independent Visitor
This is a worthwhile opportunity where you will make a positive difference to the life of a vulnerable young person.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteer-independent-visitor

Volunteer Tai Chi Teacher
If you are an accredited teacher and can provide a certificate, then why not help this organisation to take their Tai Chi gentle exercise class?
https://www.gvs.wales/news/volunteer-tai-chi-teacher

Food Collection Delivery Driver
Food Share Project Drivers are essential for the GVS Food Pantry. If you have a few hours per week, we would love to hear from you.
https://www.gvs.wales/news/food-collection-delivery-driver-t78tr

Community Champion – Wales
Help raise awareness about Epilepsy Action’s work to make a difference for people living with epilepsy
https://www.gvs.wales/news/community-champion-walesnbspnbspnbsp

Volunteers aged 18+ help some of the most vulnerable EU citizens to secure and access their rights in the UK post-Brexit.

28/08/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Gan ddechrau 9 Medi, rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr anhygoel rhwng 14 a 17 oed i ymuno â Hive Guys! Mae'n gyfle rhagorol i roi yn ôl trwy goginio a gofalu, gan weithio gyda'r henoed. Mae'r clwb hwn yn rhoi boddhad ac yn rhywbeth y gallwch chi ei wneud i chi eich hun ac eraill, ond gall hefyd gyfrannu at eich oriau gwirfoddoli Bagloriaeth Cymru neu Ddug Caeredin. Os yw hyn yn swnio fel rhywbeth i chi, cysylltwch â ni!

Starting September 9th, we are looking for amazing volunteers aged 14 to 17 to join Hive Guys! It’s an incredible opportunity to give back through cooking and care, working with the elderly this club not only is rewarding and something you can do for yourself and others but can contribute to your Welsh Baccalaureate or Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours. If this sounds like something for you, please do get in touch!

27/08/2026

Join St Athan Library's 10th Anniversary celebrations on the 19th September!

27/08/2026

Adult Learners’ Week information for the voluntary sector – Get involved this September

Adult Learners' Week 2026 will take place from 21 to 27 September 2026, with promotional activity running throughout the month. Organised by Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government, the annual campaign provides an opportunity for people to embrace new learning opportunities while showcasing the powerful impact of lifelong learning on individuals, communities and organisations across Wales. Take a look at our latest promotional film to find out more.

Voluntary organisations play a key role in helping people build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and inclusion, and strengthen connections within their communities. Adult Learners' Week provides a valuable platform to showcase this impact, reach new audiences and inspire more adults to discover the benefits of learning at all stages of life, helping to create positive social change across Wales.

We are inviting voluntary organisations and community groups to get involved in the campaign. Whether you support volunteers, service users or staff, Adult Learners' Week offers a national platform to celebrate lifelong learning, share success stories and encourage participation in learning opportunities.

Read more at

We are inviting voluntary organisations and community groups to get involved in the campaign.

27/08/2026

Ydy eich plentyn yn barod i'r ysgol?

Mae dechrau yn yr ysgol neu'r feithrinfa yn golygu gwneud ffrindiau newydd – a rhannu mwy o germau.

Brechiadau yw'r ffordd orau o amddiffyn eich plentyn rhag afiechydon difrifol.

Gwiriwch fod eich plentyn wedi cael ei frechiadau diweddaraf. Os ydyw wedi methu unrhyw un, nid yw'n rhy hwyr i ddal i fyny.

Darganfyddwch mwy am bob brechu arferol i blant rhwng 0 a 5 oed:

Bydd eich plentyn yn cael ei wahodd i gael brechlynnau rheolaidd yn 8 wythnos, 12 wythnos, 16 wythnos, 12 mis, 18 mis ac yn fuan ar ôl ei drydydd pen-blwydd. Bydd hefyd yn cael cynnig y brechlyn rhag y ffliw o 2 oed.

27/08/2026

Is your child ready for school?

Starting school or nursery means making new friends - and sharing more germs.

Vaccinations are the best way to protect your child against serious illnesses.

Check your child's vaccinations are up to date. If they've missed any, it's not too late to catch up.

Find out more about all routine vaccinations for children aged 0 to 5 years:

Your child will be invited to receive routine vaccinations at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 12 months, 18 months and shortly after their third birthday.

27/08/2026

Senior Information & Business Support Officer with Care & Repair Cardiff

Would you like to be part of a successful and motivated team that helps older people to remain living independently in their own homes?‍

Salary: £32,080 per annum, Contract: Permanent, Location: office-based at our Cardiff office, Full Time: 35 hours per week, Closing date: 9am Monday 21st September

Apply for the Senior Information & Business Support Officer job in Cardiff! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

06/08/2026

Partners Event / Digwyddiad Partneriaid

Shaping the Future Youth Work Offer in the Vale of Glamorgan / Llunio'r Cynnig Gwaith Ieuenctid yn y Dyfodol ym Mro Morgannwg‍‍ ‍

Date: Thursday 13th August / Dyddiad: Dydd Iau 13 Awst‍ ‍

Time: 13:00-14:30 / Amser: 13:00 –14:30 ‍ ‍

Venue: Cosmeston Room, Civic offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU / ‍ ‍

Lleoliad: Ystafell Cosmeston, Swyddfeydd Dinesig, Heol Holltwn, y Barri, CF63 4RU

‍Your Voice Matters / Mae Eich Llais yn Bwysig‍ ‍

The Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service invites partners to join a collaborative discussion to help inform the development of our 5-Year Youth Work Strategic Plan.‍ ‍

Mae Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid Bro Morgannwg yn gwahodd partneriaid i ymuno â thrafodaeth gydweithredol i helpu i lywio'r gwaith o ddatblygu ein Cynllun Strategol Gwaith Ieuenctid 5 Mlynedd.‍ ‍

Working together, we can identify / Gan weithio gyda'n gilydd, gallwn nodi:‍ ‍

• Current challenges facing young people / Yr heriau presennol sy'n wynebu pobl ifanc‍ ‍• Gaps in services and provision / Bylchau mewn gwasanaethau a Darpariaeth‍ ‍
• Barriers to engagement / Rhwystrau i Ymgysylltu‍ ‍
• Opportunities for stronger partnership working / Cyfleoedd ar gyfer gweithio mewn partneriaeth gryfach‍ ‍
• Priorities for the future youth work offer / Blaenoriaethau ar gyfer y cynnig gwaith ieuenctid yn y dyfodol

‍"By combining our expertise, networks and resources, we can create a more responsive, inclusive and impactful youth work offer for all young people."‍ ‍

"Trwy gyfuno ein harbenigedd, ein rhwydweithiau a'n hadnoddau, gallwn greu cynnig gwaith ieuenctid mwy ymatebol, cynhwysol ac effeithiol i bob person ifanc."‍ ‍

RSVP – Please confirm your attendance by email to / RSVP Cadarnhewch eich presenoldeb drwy e-bost [email protected]