Proud to be Southend’s Council for Voluntary Services.
SAVS is an independent charity known as a council for voluntary service or CVS. We work behind the scenes to help local charities and community groups achieve their full potential.
We also run our own community based projects, all built on the foundation of supporting, empowering and celebrating the people of Southend.
Our Community Projects
HomeSafe SOS
Supporting residents during their Hospital Discharge journey.
Southend Volunteer Hub
Sharing opportunities to enable local stars to shine in the city of Southend.
Triple Ts Youth Club
Supporting 8-12 year olds living in Central Southend.
Supported Volunteering
Improving Mental Health through volunteering.
Social Prescribing
Supporting the residents of Southend.
Folk Like Us
Breaking loneliness and isolation amongst older people.
Co-Production
Developing Southend for us, by us.
COPD Community Connectors
A volunteering opportunity for people living in Southend who have COPD or care for someone with COPD.
Community Builders
Connecting people, groups and organisations in Southend-on-Sea.
A Better Start Southend (ABSS)
Supporting families of 0-4s living in Southend.
Community News
Shoebury Partnership Supports Youth Project
Thank you for the responses so far! There is still time to have your say on the future of Southend-on-Sea
Shoebury Matters October 2024 Newsletter
Miles for Meals
Support for families with babies and young children in Southend is changing
Growing Together for Dementia; Pumpkin Harvest
Folk Like Us Autumn Connect Event
Supported Volunteering Project supports World Mental Health Day
Community Events
Singing by Heart
On: 26 September, 2024
Delivered by: Tara Dye
Adham Faramawy ‘And these deceitful waters’
On: 29 September, 2024
Delivered by: Focal Point Gallery
Sycamore Youth Group
On: 2 October, 2024
Delivered by: Southend Youth Support Service
Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 21 October, 2024
Delivered by: Various
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 30 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
Training & Workshops
Entry level 3 City and Guilds in Painting and Decorating and Health & Safety for 16-24 year olds in Southend on Sea
On: 21 October, 2024
Delivered by: Volunteer It Yourself
Free Infection Prevention Control Training
On: 21 May, 2024
Delivered by: Southend-on-Sea City Council and Mid and South Essex NHS
Multi-Agency Training – Hold the Dates!
On: 5 July, 2024
Delivered by: Southend Safeguarding Partnership
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Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 21 October, 2024
Delivered by: Various
Martyn’s Law – the implications for places of worship
On: 10 November, 2024
Delivered by: Love Southend
SAVS Training & Events
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SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 30 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
An Introduction to Early Help
On: 7 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Southend Safeguarding Partnership
Legacy Fundraising
On: 13 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
City Vision: Supporting & Working Together with the VCFSE Workshop
On: 13 November, 2024
Delivered by: Southend City Vision Steering Group
County Lines & Cuckooing Training
On: 14 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS, Essex Police and Southend Against Modern Slavery (SAMS)
Project Management
On: 14 November, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
Explore your opportunities with the Our People Your Future website! – Free training courses are available for all staff.
Have your say on the Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan
Need help with a new or ongoing muscle, joint or tendon problem?
Prevention and Recovery (Adults) Team Announce New Contact Centre and Portal
Carents
Are you looking for a simple festive fundraising idea?
Information, Advice and Guidance for deaf and hard of hearing people living in Southend
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2024
Opportunities to Get Involved
SEND Community Engagement
The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal 2024
Line Management Programme
Volunteering at Family Mentors Southend
Mini-huddle set to be Fin-tastic!
Volunteer shout out
London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum (LSACNF)
Here Me, See Me: Bi-Monthly Voice Groups – Autism Bedfordshire
Sector Jobs
Organisation: HARP
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: 26,054-28,357
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Organisation: Southend Vineyard Storehouse
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £11.44.per hour
Closing Date: 11/11/2024
Organisation: HARP
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £34,909 - £39,261
Closing Date: 12/11/2024
Organisation: HARP
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £34,909-£39,261
Closing Date: 25/11/2024
