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
St Vincent’s Centre Southend – September Newsletter
Supported Volunteering Project supports World Mental Health Day
Garrisons Bakery Fundraiser Raises Over £500 for St Vincent’s Centre, Southend
Holding Onto Those Memories
Miles for Meals
SAVS project continues to make a difference with support from the National Lottery Community Fund
Supported Volunteering Project Litter Pick
FLU Members Enjoy Seaside Stroll
Community Events
Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 14 May, 2024
Delivered by: Various
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
Creative Exchange: Empowering Drama Facilitators
On: 1 October, 2024
Delivered by: Elevator Arts CIC
Sycamore Youth Group
On: 2 October, 2024
Delivered by: Southend Youth Support Service
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
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Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 14 May, 2024
Delivered by: Various
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
Hate Crime Ambassador Session
On: 16 October, 2024
Delivered by: Essex Police
SAVS Training & Events
Coastal Erosion & Flooding Situation Room
On: 16 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Catchment to Coast
Event Fundraising
On: 16 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
First Aid Training For Dads
On: 17 October, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
Meet the Funder: Essex Community Fund
On: 24 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 30 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
Earned Income
On: 30 October, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Triceratops Training
Community Information
Be Prepared For Winter
City Day Celebrations Announced for March 2025
Supporting BAME Women Ex-Offenders in Reintegrating into Society
Perinatal Loss Support Service Marks One-Year Anniversary During Baby Loss Awareness Week
Equipment Requests for the Voluntary Sector
The One Love Project’s Gala Dinner is set to raise funds to support the record breaking numbers of guests visiting their evening meal provision this year
Shoebury Matters Newsletter: September 2024
Lady McAdden to Host Series of Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Empowering Communities with Hope, Wellbeing, and Support
Opportunities to Get Involved
*NEW OFFER* Minuteman Press Southend continues to offer FREE Graphic Design and Printing for Charities and Community Groups in Southend
Volunteer shout out
City Family Explorers Creche Service Survey
Healthwatch Southend – Contraception Survey
Pharmacy First
London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum (LSACNF)
Here Me, See Me: Bi-Monthly Voice Groups – Autism Bedfordshire
Have you been Thinking about Volunteering? – SAVS Supported Volunteering
Sector Jobs
Organisation: SAVS
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £32,000 pro rata
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Organisation: Together in Musical Expression
Role Type: Part Time
Salary: £25,200 - £30,240 Pro rata
Closing Date: 25/10/2024
