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