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 […]
Veterans December 2024 Update
Veterans December Update 2024 – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Digital Skills Sessions for Veterans – Programme Completed Veterans Christmas Meal 2024 Our Veteran’s support navigator Katie concluded the final Veterans digital skills session on Tuesday 17th December 2024. The programme consisted of 10 weekly sessions on basic courses within the ‘Learn My Way’ platform. The overall aim of […]
Volunteer recruitment fair
Volunteer recruitment fair
Youth Voice Swindon has launched their new website!
Youth Voice Swindon’s new website is now live. If you would like to view the website, share your support…
What are Fake QR Codes and How to Spot Them
Wiltshire and Swindon Community Messaging have recently let us know about a recent scam, consisting of…
TSL Book Review Volunteer – School Library Association
TSL Book Review Volunteer – School Library Association Role description We are looking for a volunteer who has an interest in children’s publishing and school libraries to support the work of the SLA. We review hundreds of books a year to ensure that children have access to the best stories and information books, through their […]
Coram Beanstalk volunteers
Coram Beanstalk volunteers The benefits of being a reading helper Our volunteers tell us that being a reading helper has allowed them to: Directly help children in their local community Use their skills to give something back Share a love of reading with the younger generation Engage with their local community and our network of […]
Volunteer Meetings Secretary – Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Step Out Swindon
Volunteer Meetings Secretary – Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Step Out Swindon Step Out Swindon is social walking group which holds walks around Swindon. The role is part time as we only have 4 meetings a year plus an AGM. Duties would involve: Arranging the meetings which are held via Zoom 4 times per year and the […]
