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People living in the Amman Valley are being invited to receive debt support and benefits entitlement checks, as well as free training to enhance their skills. There are also volunteering opportunities to help give people a better chance of gaining long-term employment in the future. The Debt and Benefit Back to Work project is available to people living in the whole of the Amman Valley, covering Saron, Tycroes, Capel Hendre, Ammanford, Garnant, Glanamman, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Brynamman, Tairgwaith, and Cwmgors. Residents are being offered debt support, benefits checks, Return to Work support, employment guidance, volunteering opportunities and training. The project is working closely with Communities First partnerships, community groups and voluntary and statutory service providers to create a network of support for those suffering with debt problems, helping them to access benefits and providing them with opportunities to train for new skills. If you would like assistance with your debt,...

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 a...