"One Stop Shop"

Windsor & Maidenhead Voluntary Action was established in July 1997, to be a Local Volunteering Development Agency for the Borough. We are part of the national network of LDVA and CVS working to the code of practice set by Volunteering England and the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service.

Our service provision as a "one stop shop" for volunteering/community sector is unique in the borough, as is the support that we provide by working with all sectors to meet identified needs.

Our Aims

• Encourage people in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead to volunteer in the local community.
• Provide support, information and training for volunteers.
• Keep accurate records of voluntary opportunities in the Borough and beyond.
• Support voluntary organisations with professional advice and training.
• Form partnerships to develop services to meet existing and identified needs.
• Act as the local information point for all volunteering and community issues.

Since 1997 we have helped over 3000 people to get involved in voluntary activities, and there are over 450 voluntary and not-for-profit organisations registered with us. We believe everyone has something to offer to our community and encourage all to get involved no matter how little time they can offer. We are particularly targeting people who have not volunteered before.

Registered Charity No. 1065623.

CVS core functions funded by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and others; Volunteering Co-ordinator funded by Berkshire East NHS