New 'Back to Work' project launched in valleys
People living in the Amman and Gwendraeth valleys are being invited to volunteer for the Debt and Benefit Back to Work project, funded through the Welsh Government Outcomes Fund, Deprived Area Fund and Carmarthenshire County Council. The Project has recently launched in the Gwendraeth valley, after huge success in the Amman valley. The existing staff and volunteers can offer free and confidential support to residents who may have debt and benefit issues, or are looking to return to work in one form or another. The aim is for the project to be a volunteer led support service, engaging with residents to encourage general volunteering and up-skilling. It is hoped the project will encourage more people to move back into employment, therefore tackling domestic debt, economic inactivity and child poverty. Communities First Volunteer Development Worker Kathryn Cook said: “We are looking for volunteers who want to help others and give something back to their community. “As a reward, all volun...