All of these volunteers have been emailed the specific COVID-19 opportunities. As before you can find opportunities by searching for keywords or according to distance from your location. After the launch date, the platform will be found at: www.volunteering-wales.net. Volunteering Wales) is a partnership between the voluntary, community, public and private sectors which is led by the views of young people in Wales. The new platform is free for volunteers and for organisations looking to recruit. On 6 April the Welsh Government said that there are over 21,000 people registered on Volunteering Wales, with around 10,000 registrations in March. Tasks include providing food, picking up prescriptions or operating a phone bank so people in isolation can have company. Categories: As I said before, the system and our use of it, will be an evolving process. Both of these are part of the Welsh Government’s £24 million Third Sector Covid-19 Response Fund, which has announced on 6 April. "It's all about systems. Initial funding will be for up to six months. Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Other sources of information and support include: The Volunteering Wales website lists opportunities for volunteers and a shop window for those seeking to recruit volunteers. By the end of the webinar participants will: Understand the main features and capabilities of the Volunteering Wales website This platform provides opportunities for volunteers and a shop window for those seeking to recruit volunteers. Further information on the fund, including eligibility criteria, how to apply, and details on how funds will be administered, can be found on the WCVA website. enabling safe and effective practice guidance. Information & support |. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. Raise the profile of the achievements of individual volunteers and their collective contribution to the well-being of Wales. Additionally, the WCVA’s Social Investment Cymru arm (which financially supports social enterprises in Wales with a range of grants and loans)  is offering emergency fast-track loans to voluntary sector organisations in Wales. Funding can be used for smaller capital or revenue expenditure, including consumables (for example Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)). Details at https://t.co/E8aBdKwKA4 @QueensAwardVS @WCVACymru @Felicitie_Walls https://t.co/4FyOGyv8pm, Ewch yn ôl i'r hafan I Go back to homepage, Telerau ac Amodau CGGC I Telerau ac amodau Team Kinetic I Diogelu data, preifatrwydd a chwcis, WCVA Terms & Conditions I Team Kinetic Terms and Conditions I Data protection, privacy and cookies, TeamKinetic - Free volunteer management software, Find and Support Covid-19 Volunteer Operations, register and add your coronavirus volunteer requirements, How you can volunteer in your local community. 92% of individuals that accessed volunteering support found it useful in helping them access high quality information, advice and support to recruit and manage volunteers. There has also been a surge in people wanting to volunteer. This platform provides opportunities for volunteers and a shop window for those seeking to recruit volunteers.