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.

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.

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 has awarded over £400,000.

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 have been awarded to 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

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

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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Room & equipment hire

We have office accommodation, a range of meeting rooms and equipment available that are flexible enough to meet your needs.

  • Central Dundee Location
  • Realistic & Reasonable Pricing
  • Fully Accessible
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