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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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…
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Tayside Cancer Support – Office Administrator Vacancy
Third Sector UpdatesTayside Cancer Support - Office Administrator At Tayside Cancer Support, our aim is to offer support, valuable information and befriending for anyone affected by…
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Resource Worker
Voluntary Sector VacanciesTayside Council on Alcohol Vacancy Post: Resource Worker Salary £24,328.94 Terms: 35 hrs a week. Initially 2yrs fixed term contract with scope…
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Locality Team Manager/Practice Lead (Young Person’s Services)
Voluntary Sector VacanciesTayside Council on Alcohol Vacancy Post: Locality Team Manager/Practice Lead (Young Person’s Services) Salary £27,996.00 per annum. Terms: Permanent/ Full Time,…
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Dundee Community Collectives
Third Sector UpdatesCommunity Collective events will be held across the city and will provide the means by which people can discuss the findings of recent surveys, like…
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Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Third Sector UpdatesThe Scottish Government have announced a new fund as part of their Recovery and Renewal Fund to support mental health and well-being in communities across…
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Irene’s Fall Story
NewsIrene has been a scheme manager with Caledonia for 25 years, she lives with her husband and has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Irene had…
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DVVA raises awareness of falls and how to prevent them
NewsHave you had a fall or do you know someone who has? Unfortunately falling can be common, unsettling, cause injury and often there is a…
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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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HaVeN: Strategy Day External Survey
Third Sector UpdatesWe at the HaVeN are looking for assistance in reaching out to citywide voluntary and community organisations to complete a short survey in relation to…
