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A Basic Introduction to Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers Training

BAVO's course is ideal for people who are new to managing volunteers or who would like a refresher. It will help you to be more knowledgeable and confident in your role as a volunteer manager.
Consider better ways of working to reduce your impact on climate change

As part of the Renew Wales Network, Sustainable Wales in Porthcawl, is able to offer your group some free help, ideas for action, advice and further supporting contacts.
Top Tips for Funding Applications Training

This half-day whistle stop tour of top tips for writing successful funding applications will provide you with the key points that funders look for when deciding who and what to fund.
All Wales Basic Safeguarding Awareness Training

This course is for volunteers and staff in the third and statutory sectors which aims to raise awareness of safeguarding generally.

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All Wales Basic Safeguarding Awareness Training

This course is for volunteers and staff in the third and statutory sectors which aims to raise awareness of safeguarding generally.
What we do

BAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Bridgend County Borough. We provide FREE support and assistance to all member community and voluntary groups, not- for-profits and social enterprises in our area. Our aim is to provide support, guidance, practical assistance and information to local voluntary sector groups to develop skills, services and activities, ensuring they are represented across a wide range of issues locally, regionally and nationally.
Become a volunteer

Have you thought about volunteering on a local project? We provide a one-stop resource of information, advice and guidance on a range of volunteering to suit all ages and abilities. Pop in and have a chat, tell us what you are interested in and we will find a match!
Partnerships

Working in partnership plays a major role in coordinating strategic planning in the delivery of quality local services. BAVO and the voluntary sector are seen as an important partner in supporting the work of statutory bodies.
Local Giving Magic Little Grants now live

Grants of up to £500 are available for groups with an income of less than £250,000.
Why volunteer

Volunteering can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. It benefits you and the individuals or the group you are helping. Groups rely on volunteers, so you can make a BIG difference to your community!
Finding volunteers

Our Volunteer Team helps local organisations be the best they can be through giving best practice guidance on volunteer recruitment and management, supervision, training, engagement and retention.
Persimmon Homes giving away over £1 million to support children in health, sport, education and the arts

Persimmon Homes has joined forces with Team GB - the British Olympic Association - to give away over £1 million to support children in health, sport, education and the arts through their brand new Building Futures competition.
Who funds us

BAVO would like to thank our funders.