Membership

Membership is open to voluntary and community organisations and individuals who share our commitment to a strong, influential and thriving voluntary sector.

Membership is FREE Download an application form here

Members Benefits

• Support for you organisation from our Volunteer Centre and Development Workers who can help you when looking for volunteers, funding, training, confidential 1:1 support and capacity building
• Free hire of digital projectors and other equipment
• Access to colour and black and white photocopying and laminating facilities at reduced cost
• Discount on training courses
• Regular newsletter and weekly email bulletins
• Participation in WCVS networks, the Forum for the VOluntary and Community Sector, Charity Fairs, links to projects
• Ability to nominate for, be nominated for and vote in elections for the WCVS Board of Directors and sub committees
• The ability to have your say on matters affecting the community and the voluntary sector and be involve in making a difference

We believe that the voluntary and community sector is stronger and more informed by working together strategically and practically.

Our five core functions are;

• Support and services for voluntary and community organisations
• Liaison within and beyond the sector including advising other sectors about VCOs
• enabling representation of the sector to other bodies and supporting its recognition
• Development work identifying needs in the community (including hosting and developing projects which may be time-limited or go on to become independent)
• Participation in strategic partnership and policy developments which impact upon the voluntary and community sector and the wider community