Community Development and Engagement
Our priority is to get more people more connected with their communities – reducing social isolation and improving health and well being for all.
Promoting and supporting local community and voluntary action
Our Vision
Our Vision is of a strong and sustainable third sector that can make a lasting contribution to the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the people and communities of Dundee.
SALTIRE - Youth volunteering
Whether you are already volunteering or just thinking about it, Saltire Awards are for you! If you are aged between 12 and 25 you will be eligible to take part.
Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2025-27
The Scottish Government's Fund’s aimed at to supporting communities, enabling them to create the conditions for good mental health and wellbeing at a population level whilst ensuring access to a range of support to match their needs.
Social Inclusion One Stop Shop Padlet
Our fantastic resource hub for broadening Social Inclusion.
Mental Health Third Sector Forum Padlet
A shared space for Third Sector organisations with an interest in mental health and wellbeing to share information. Check here regularly for the latest information, events, training and funding opportunities
Funding
Find out about funding opportunities, other support and take a look at our funding newsletter
Become a member
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action recognises our members as a vital part of the governance and accountability of our organisation. Membership is open to all Third Sector organisations (charitable, voluntary and community groups) as well as individuals and corporate organisations.
As a member, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Regular information updates
- Discounted rates on our room bookings, training and events
- The right to vote at the AGM or other General Meetings of the organisation
- A say in the governance of DVVA and the chance to be elected to the Board
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Recording Balgay Park: digital skills in archaeology
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Positive Steps – Supported Accommodation service
NewsPlease see the below information about Positive Steps' Supported Accommodation service.
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Vacancy – Independent Advocacy Worker ( Substance Use specific)
VacanciesDundee Independent Advocacy Service (DIAS) is seeking to appoint an Independent Advocacy Worker ( Substance Use specific) for between 21 - 28 hours per week…
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Funding Opportunity – Addiction Healthcare Goals
FundingThe Office for Life Sciences has launched the £20 million Addiction Healthcare Goals – Catalysing Innovation Awards, delivered by Innovate UK, to fast-track the development…
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Perinatal Wellbeing Group
Take PartAlternatives have announced the next block of their Perinatal Wellbeing Group, starting Wednesday 25th February. Criteria is: be a parent with a child under age…
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Free training from Planning Aid Scotland
Training and EventsPlanning Aid Scotland is pleased to announce that we’ve added new online sessions to our programme of free training, funded by the Scottish Government through…
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Social Enterprise offers of support
Org SupportSocial Enterprise Support Map - Crisis Recovery Are you worried about the future sustainability of your community group, social enterprise or third sector organisation, or are…
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NHS Tayside study – Improving end of life care in the community
Take PartPlease see the below opportunity for patients, carers and clinicians to add their voice to a very relevant, local study into improving care around death…
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Just Bee Cinema night listings – March 2026
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Movie night at Just Bee – Tuesday 24th February
Training and Events
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