Volunteers needed for Amman Valley project
Volunteers are needed to cope with the success of a project to help people back to work in the Amman Valley.
The Debt and Benefit Back to Work scheme has been such a hit, that organisers are appealing for more helpers to come forward.
Under the project residents are being given help and support on employment and training needs, preparing CVs and apprenticeships.
Communities First Pantyffynnon is behind the project, and officers are providing advice on job searches, childcare, debts and benefits.
Outreach services are being held in a bid to engage with more people from across the area, and make the team more accessible.
Drop-in centres have been set up in Pantyffynnon, Glanaman and Brynaman.
An appeal has now been made for more volunteers to help with the service.
Organisers say that volunteering can help to build confidence, introduce you to new friends, boost career options and improve well being.
Communities First Development Worker Kathryn Newman said: "We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped develop the project over the last four months. Their continuing effort and support is greatly appreciated by staff.
"The team works closely with Citizen’s Advice Bureau, the Job Centre and Careers Wales to offer all clients the best advice we can. If there is anything the team cannot help with, we always signpost to someone who can.
"We are always looking for new volunteers and would urge anyone with an interest to get in touch."
The drop-in services are held at the Communities First Pantyffynnon office from 10am-12 noon on Tuesdays, at Glanamman Community Centre from 10am-12 noon on Wednesdays and from 1.30pm-3.30pm on Wednesdays at the Black Mountain Centre.
The Welsh Assembly funded Communities First programme is aimed at helping to regenerate the most deprived communities in Carmarthenshire.
The aim is to improve the living conditions and prospects for people in the wards and ensure that funding is targeted at the poorest areas.
The team is run by Carmarthenshire County Council, and a host of events and educational activities are staged in the area every year, along with specific regeneration programmes.
Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The Communities First team perform a vital role in the area and I am delighted that so much work is being carried out to support the communities of the Amman Valley.”
For further information contact the team on 01269 596821.
The Debt and Benefit Back to Work scheme has been such a hit, that organisers are appealing for more helpers to come forward.
Under the project residents are being given help and support on employment and training needs, preparing CVs and apprenticeships.
Communities First Pantyffynnon is behind the project, and officers are providing advice on job searches, childcare, debts and benefits.
Outreach services are being held in a bid to engage with more people from across the area, and make the team more accessible.
Drop-in centres have been set up in Pantyffynnon, Glanaman and Brynaman.
An appeal has now been made for more volunteers to help with the service.
Organisers say that volunteering can help to build confidence, introduce you to new friends, boost career options and improve well being.
Communities First Development Worker Kathryn Newman said: "We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped develop the project over the last four months. Their continuing effort and support is greatly appreciated by staff.
"The team works closely with Citizen’s Advice Bureau, the Job Centre and Careers Wales to offer all clients the best advice we can. If there is anything the team cannot help with, we always signpost to someone who can.
"We are always looking for new volunteers and would urge anyone with an interest to get in touch."
The drop-in services are held at the Communities First Pantyffynnon office from 10am-12 noon on Tuesdays, at Glanamman Community Centre from 10am-12 noon on Wednesdays and from 1.30pm-3.30pm on Wednesdays at the Black Mountain Centre.
The Welsh Assembly funded Communities First programme is aimed at helping to regenerate the most deprived communities in Carmarthenshire.
The aim is to improve the living conditions and prospects for people in the wards and ensure that funding is targeted at the poorest areas.
The team is run by Carmarthenshire County Council, and a host of events and educational activities are staged in the area every year, along with specific regeneration programmes.
Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The Communities First team perform a vital role in the area and I am delighted that so much work is being carried out to support the communities of the Amman Valley.”
For further information contact the team on 01269 596821.
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