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Urdd Peace and Goodwill Message, 18 May 2020 – Stop the Clock and Start Again This year’s message conveys young people’s desire to see the world listening and learning from the Covid-19 virus emergency. The Peace and Goodwill Message is unique to Wales and has been sent annually for 98 years – this is the…

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWalesDofE%2Fvideos%2F175106893653372%2F&show_text=0&width=560 If you’re looking for a smile this Friday, have a watch of this lovely video from our members DofE Wales!

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCWVYS%2Fvideos%2F221932245914419%2F&show_text=0&width=560 We recently commissioned a short animation about who we are and what we do, we hope you enjoy it!

Following the success of the first series of CWVYS Regional Zoom meetings, with 38 CWVYS members attending, the dates for the next series are now available. The next series of CWVYS regional ZOOM meetings will concentrate on safeguarding and training. Contact Catrin James catrin@cwvys.org.uk to receive the joining details to join the meeting in your region: –…

CWVYS Regional Social ZOOM Meetings will be held every fortnight for voluntary youth work organisations.  During this unprecedented COVID-19 period, we believe it is important to reach out, connect and support our members. We are providing a supportive space for the sector to: – keep in touch with each othersupport and share knowledge and informationcommunicate to others…

We hope you’re all safe and well today! Here you can find our latest Covid-19 related bulletin: https://mailchi.mp/3f2889c9adbc/coronavirus-useful-information We’d like to draw your attention to this collection of handy resources gathered by ProMo Cymru but the whole sector is welcomed to contribute: https://www.notion.so/Digital-Resources-for-the-third-and-youth-sector-in-Wales-Covid-19-bdf7a6dcdb66478a9a3477c4cda7eaf1 The Voluntary Services Emergency Fund is for voluntary organisations with costs associated with the increase in…

 Important update  It has been announced on the European Commission’s DiscoverEU webpage that DiscoverEU is postponed until further notice.  We will share information as it becomes available. If you have already been awarded a DiscoverEU pass, and have questions about travelling, you will need to contact the scheme organiser. If you are concerned about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we…

We hope you’re all safe and well today! • Just to reiterate, we have voided membership fees for the 20/21 year, more info here: https://www.cwvys.org.uk/covid-19-a-message-to-our-members/ • Here’s a list of handy resources from ProMo Cymru: https://www.notion.so/Digital-Resources-for-the-third-and-youth-sector-in-Wales-Covid-19-bdf7a6dcdb66478a9a3477c4cda7eaf1 • Here you can find resources from the NSPCC about keeping safe online: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/online-safety-for-organisations-and-groups/ • Here is WCVA’s latest update on Coronavirus, it’s worth bookmarking…

Dear All I’m writing to let you know that CWVYS is calling a moratorium on Membership fees for the 2020/21 financial year. Existing Memberships will be automatically renewed as of 1 April 2020 for the usual 12-month period but we will not be seeking payment from you. Should any Member organisations wish to voluntarily pay…

Dear Funders Covid-19 and Role of CWVYS and the Voluntary Youth Work sector The youth work sector has a key role to play in supporting young people, and also as part of the overall response, in Wales to the Covid-19 outbreak. The voluntary youth work sector in Wales has a vitally important role to play…

Dear All Covid-19 and Role of CWVYS and the Voluntary Youth Work sector The youth work sector has a key role to play in supporting young people, and also as part of the overall response, in Wales to the Covid-19 outbreak. This statement provides an update on recent CWVYS activity and the steps being taken…

Dear Members It’s obviously a hugely concerning time for you all, the issues you are currently facing and those yet to occur. The focus at the moment is how to try and navigate a best way forward whilst supporting you as best we can in these circumstances. The general view from those with whom I…