Help CTA Reach Community Bus Operators and Enable Their Views to be Heard
Are you running community bus routes under a Section 22 permit? Or have you considered doing so? CTA is conducting a research project to understand how Section 22 services are working on the ground, what challenges exist, and what support is needed. Even if you haven’t used S22 your insight is still crucial. If you’ve […]
Voluntary Action Swindon’s Achievement of Trusted Charity Standard Level 1
We are very excited to announce that at Voluntary Action Swindon has been awarded the Level 1 Trusted Charity Standard from NCVO in May this year, reflecting all of our charitable efforts and the support we give to the community. The Trusted Charity Standards consist of helping charities improve their work and the quality of […]
The Digital Phone Switchover
The Digital Phone Switchover has started and will be continuing over the next few years. This means, the UK landline services are getting an upgrade. However, what does this mean for you and what steps do you need to take? If you have a telecare alarm, it may stop the alarm from working. If this […]
Sector Survey 2024/25
The Sector Survey is a survey that we create at VAS every 2 years. This provides us with relevant data about the voluntary and community sector, and helps us to provide a quality service. This is part of the support that we are commissioned to provide. As of May 2025, we have rounded up all […]
Community Engagement Fun Day Event
Voluntary Action Swindon are hosting a Community Engagement Fun Day on Thursday 14th August 2025, from 11am – 2.30pm at the Swindon Central Library to bring the public together to learn more about local organisations and services available to them. Organisations will have their own stalls filled with information and a fun activity for families to […]
Young Carers Support Worker – Community First
Hours: 36.5 hrs per week, including regular evening, weekend and school holiday workSalary: £27,000 gross per annum plus 7% employers pension contributionLocation: Office base in Devizes, county wide programme delivery, including 1:1 outreach and group work sessions.Supervisor: Wiltshire Young Carers Service Team Leader To download a job description, person specification and an application form for this post, please visithttps://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies Please […]
Children and Young Person’s Support Worker – SWA
Fixed term for 12 months with a view to extend. Salary: £27,414.00 Closing date: 12/5/2025 Job Purpose: To apply, please visit Children’s and Young Person Support Worker – Swindon SN1 5ED – Indeed.com, and for further information please contact Emma Maclennan on 01793 698018 or emma.maclennan@societywithoutabuse.org.uk
Voice It, Hear It, Community Development Outreach Worker – Community First
Hours: 18 hours per week – ideally split over three days, includes occasional evening and weekends Salary: Community First scale point 420 – £23,935 FTE (Actual salary £ £11,803.56) Location: Office based in Hopton Park, Devizes. The role will be a combination of office and community-based work, with some home working Supervisor: Voice It, Hear It Development Manager Closing […]
Youth Partnerships Development Manager – Wiltshire Community Foundation
Salary: £19,500.00 per year (£32,500 FTE) Expected hours: 22.5 per week Deadline for applications: 2 May 2025 2-year fixed term contract Please note, the full job description can be found in the recruitment pack on our website. For more information on the role, and for details on how to apply for this position, please read the recruitment pack […]
Volunteering Services Officer – Prospect Hospice
Are you passionate about harnessing the power of volunteering to transform lives? Prospect Hospice, based in Swindon, offers compassionate end-of-life care and support to our community. We’re seeking a dedicated Volunteering Services Officer to help us deliver exceptional volunteer experiences and expand our community impact. Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) […]
