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In Association With
In Associatioin With Cadwyn Clwyd

DVSC Membership

Benefits of Membership

By becoming a member of DVSC your organisation will:

  • Have the right to be fully involved in planning the work of the Council
  • Have free advice on issues which are of concern to the voluntary sector
  • Have the opportunity to meet with other organisations with similar interests
  • Receive invitations to courses/conferences, appropriate to your organisation, which are organised by DVSC and other organisations at a reduced fee
  • Receive a free copy of each publication of the bi-monthly "Volunteer in Denbighshire" giving up to date information of interest to voluntary organisations in Denbighshire
  • Receive an invitation to DVSC's AGM and be entitled to vote

Services provided by the Council include:

Information:

  • On voluntary activity in the area
  • On local statutory agencies
  • On local facilities, venues, sources of equipment
  • In a bi-monthly newsletter providing information relevant to the voluntary sector

Funding advice and information:

  • Details of available sources/computerised Funderfinder service/how to complete an application
  • Training courses/information seminars

Organising/Signposting low cost training courses:

  • Topics include: accounting/book keeping (SORPS), working with volunteers, management and legal issues, committee skills, volunteering, equality issues, administration skills etc.

Management and legal advice:

  • Charity law/roles and responsibilities of trustees/constitutions
  • Financial management and accounting procedures and requirements
  • Staff recruitment and terms and conditions of employment
  • Employment law
  • Managing volunteers
  • Equal opportunities
  • Insurance matters
  • Welsh language schemes

Representation and joint working:

  • Identifying issues of concern to member organisations
  • Representing these concerns to decision makers and working together to achieve effective outcomes
  • Ensuring effective voluntary sector involvement in joint planning

Voluntary Sector Initiatives:

  • Setting up projects to meet gaps in services

Volunteering:

  • Volunteer bureau service/recruiting and placing volunteers

Practical Services:

  • Typing/Photocopying/Printing
  • Payroll
  • Translation

DVSC Membership Form - 2011-2012

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