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
Foster Care Fortnight 2024
Little Heroes ASD Support Forever Hub
Hamlet Court Road Gearing up for Festival on Sunday 26th May!
Liberty Ladies Raise Money for Local Charities HARP and Carers First Southend.
The Southend Volunteer Awards are here!
Healthwatch Community Assembly
‘Shoebury Matters’ April 2024 Newsletter
Grassroots Westcliff Transforms Unloved Spot On Hamlet Court Road
Community Events
Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 29 March, 2024
Delivered by: Various
Tea & Tots Westcliff
On: 10 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
Tea & Tots Shoebury (including Dad’s Zone)
On: 20 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 24 April, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
Energy Console show from TOMA 2022/24
On: 27 April, 2024
Delivered by: TOMA
Training & Workshops
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Free Training, Webinars, Events, News, and Information
On: 29 March, 2024
Delivered by: Various
FREE Health Care Coaching and Personalised E-Learning Course
On: 9 April, 2024
Delivered by: NHS Mid and South Essex
Free Infection Prevention Control Training
On: 23 April, 2024
Delivered by: Southend-on-Sea City Council and Mid and South Essex NHS
Compassion-led Practice: Re-thinking ACEs and Trauma-Informed Practice
On: 15 May, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
Fundraising Strategies
On: 16 May, 2024
Delivered by: ABSS & Triceratops Training
SAVS Training & Events
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Tea & Tots Westcliff
On: 10 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
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Tea & Tots Shoebury (including Dad’s Zone)
On: 20 April, 2024
Delivered by: A Better Start Southend
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SAVS Networking Brunch
On: 24 April, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
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Fundraising Strategies
On: 16 May, 2024
Delivered by: ABSS & Triceratops Training
An Introduction to the Financial Wellbeing Support Programme
On: 16 May, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS & Enable East
Southend Volunteer Coordinators Forum
On: 20 May, 2024
Delivered by: SAVS
Community Information
Community Event and Walk-in Vaccination Clinic
SSIF Second Seminar of the Year! Transitions up to End of School Year 8
Essex Neurology Network Open Meeting
My Care Record
New Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate Role Pilot Launched in Mid and South Essex
Send the Right Message Monthly Events
Learning the Lessons (Issue 43) – Mental Health
New Rules For Registered Office Addresses
Opportunities to Get Involved
Prost8 First Ever London to Southend Bike Ride!
Leisure Centres Consultation
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The Southend Volunteer Awards are here!
Brook Southend Annual Survey
Nature School Tender
Southend Libraries Volunteer Opportunity
Academy Committee Representatives – Volunteer Opportunity
London Southend Airport Community Noise Forum (LSACNF)
Sector Jobs
Organisation: Parents 1st UK
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: Up to £50,000
Closing Date: 21/05/2024
Organisation: Together Free
Role Type: Full Time
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
Closing Date: 26/05/2024
