Photograph of Robert Davies and United Nations Association international volunteers outside the old community centre on Bute Street, Cardiff, August 1966

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Photograph of Robert Davies (in centre) and United Nations Association (UNA) international volunteers outside the old community centre on Bute Street, Cardiff.

The volunteers, who focused on child care for families, were taking part in a Family Service work camp in August 1966, organised by Voluntary Community Service (VCS) and Family Welfare Association.

Robert Davies, who actively volunteered with VCS, UNA, and many other organisations, is currently VCS Honorary President. He founded Voluntary Community Service (VCS) in Cardiff in October 1964. The organisation's main aim, as stated in its constitution, is to promote any charitable purposes, advancement of education, and relief of poverty, distress, and sickness in the City of Cardiff. Originally VCS co-ordinated a team of volunteers involved in activities such as helping elderly people with gardening and decorating, running summer ‘work camps’ for children and young people. Its mission today is to enable people who are most disadvantaged to engage with rewarding volunteering opportunities, facilitating their personal development and employment prospects.