Swamp creating opportunities through creation Welcome to the SWAMP CREATIVE MEDIA CENTRE page.
We are a registered Charity operating from a large multimedia arts venue in Pollok situated in the South West area of Glasgow. We work with a wide and varied range of people from the local community, providing training opportunities for young people on behalf of Skills Development Scotland, Careers Scotland, Glasgow City Council, Colleges and other service providers. We also provide a number of Co
06/06/2026
Our table top sale is in full swing. Here are just some of the stalls we have. We are open till 230pm come along and see all of the amazing things we have on offer
The cafe is also open for a refreshing cuppa and great food!
✨ To round off an incredible Volunteer Week, here’s a glimpse of our Volunteer Celebration Evening. Thank you to every volunteer for your dedication, passion, and impact. 🪩💙
Volunteering can help build confidence –
The NCVO tells us almost three-quarters (74%) of volunteers agreed that volunteering had given them more confidence
Brenda, one of our Pantry volunteers shared this –
“Volunteering has given me a sense of purpose, somewhere to go that’s light and free from responsibility. A place to use the skills I have gained and use them for good. I like to meet people and help people and to give back to the local community in a small way.
The people here at SWAMP have been very welcoming and have understood that for a some of us a few hours spent helping others is a confidence boost.
P.S the café does a mean roll and sausage!”
Will volunteering help me…?
The Royal Voluntary Service lists an improvement in a person’s mental and physical health as one of the top 5 benefits of volunteering.
We know that keeping active, mentally as well as physically, has a powerful influence over our health and wellbeing. One of our own volunteers shared their journey below-
“I started volunteering after my mum passed away. I was my mum’s carer and was very down after her passing, coming into the Café in the SWAMP has helped me so much with my anxiety and I have learned so much to do with working in a café. I have met so many new people without feeling anxious and all the staff at SWAMP made me feel so welcome”
(Café Volunteer)
Why volunteer….?
According to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, the main reason people volunteer is to make a difference. They give their time to help others or support a cause that means a lot to them.
They also volunteer as a way to meet new people and experience new things.
One of our volunteers, Jack who has volunteered in both the Pantry and the café said this –
“I’ve enjoyed working and meeting different people, and I’ve enjoyed serving customers within the community”
03/06/2026
SWAMP Open Day
Tuesday 23rd June
10:00am – 12:00pm
Join us to learn more and get involved!
To register your interest, please email Rosie –
her email address is included in the poster below.
Did you know……?
Around 14.2 million people in the UK volunteer formally each year. (Gov.uk)
Since the beginning of the year, SWAMP volunteers have contributed over 1900 hours of their time!
We have volunteers in the Pantry, the Living Room Café as well as volunteers that help with deliveries, digital design, our amazing Fun Time Friday and helping with our Kids Club over the school holidays.
03/06/2026
Both our Social Care Employability and Creative Industries courses took part in first aid training, gaining a valuable transferable skill for any industry 🩹⛑️
This week is Volunteer Week and here at SWAMP we would like to show our appreciation for our amazing volunteers. SWAMP could not exist without our team of dedicated and passionate volunteers. Over the next few days, we will be sharing some fun facts about volunteering as well as some thoughts from out volunteers about what volunteering means to them. If you find yourself drawn to the idea of volunteering, please contact [email protected] to find out more.