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
A socially just, healthy and sustainable Dundee that is culturally diverse where peoples voices are heard and power and decision making is equally shared.
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.
Good Governance
Through a fully supported evaluation process, this award helps organisations develop and enhance their policies and procedures. Once achieved, organisations will have established governance processes that reflect current best practice.
Dundee TSI Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
The Dundee TSI Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is now OPEN for applications.
The fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives to help address the impact of distress and mental ill health caused by social isolation and loneliness, as well as addressing the mental health inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available for projects that aim to tackle local mental health and wellbeing needs such as:
Recovery from addiction
Social isolation and loneliness
Suicide prevention
Dementia community supports
Access to physical activity, diet and nutrition
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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Boomerang Community Centre: Centre Manger
Voluntary Sector VacanciesBoomerang Community Centre – Centre Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen to take the Boomerang Community Centre forward in 2022. Boomerang’s mission is to provide…
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New Year’s Resolution 2022
NewsIf you have still to decide on a New Year’s Resolution for 2022 then why not make it ‘Volunteering’? Around 1 in 4 adults in…
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Angus’s Fall Story
NewsAngus is originally from Inverness and moved to Dundee where he has lived for the past 12 years. As a teenager, Angus was quite active…
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Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre: Young People’s Support and Trauma Worker
Voluntary Sector VacanciesWomen's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre are looking to recruit a Young People’s Support and Trauma Worker (35 hours per week) The ideal candidate will have…
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DVVA Vacancy – Peer Recovery Development Worker
Voluntary Sector VacanciesDVVA are looking for a new team member to work as part of the Mental Health Engagement and Substance Use team to build on our…
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OPEN (Older People Engaging Needs) Funding
NewsOPEN (Older People Engaging Needs) Funding I am pleased to advise that I have now met with Chris Hebenton, as Integrated Manager (temporary) who will…
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Festive Opening Times, Food Provision and Support Services
Third Sector UpdatesThis winter third sector organisations are delivering food provision and support services to keep people connected this Christmas. We've collated information from organisations across Dundee,…
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G’s Fall Story
NewsG is a 55-year-old who has been working with his current organisation for 14 years, he lives on his own and has no children. G…
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North East Sensory Services: Research Opportunity
Third Sector UpdatesResearch opportunity at North East Sensory Services (NESS) North East Sensory Services (NESS) supports around 6,500 sensory impaired people of all ages, their families and…
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Falls Story – MA
NewsMA (Age 74) 16 years ago, M was diagnosed with a rare condition known as Tullio’s Phenomenon which causes dizziness and hearing problems, the symptoms…
