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sunderlnd cvs

Network Host - Sunderland CVS

cvs logoOver the last 100 years, a network has developed, of organisations which describe themselves as Councils for Voluntary Services (CVS). It recognises that CVS reflect local need and are diverse in nature, whilst having a common base of values, functions and structures.

The first CVS was founded at the end of the 19th century.  Its aim was to co-ordinate voluntary effort and promote new organisations to fill gaps in local services.

The Benefits of a CVS

Every area involves a variety of voluntary action without which many activities and services would not exist.  Over the years, CVS's have been established in order to:

  • Co-ordinate voluntary action
  • Promote the establishment of new organisations to fill gaps in local services and meet new needs
  • Provide services to support the local voluntary and community sector
  • Act as an advocate for, and enable representation by, the sector
  • Act as a strategic partner for the sector
  • Develop an infrastructure in order to give the voluntary sector stability, support, visibility and status.  

http://www.sunderlandcvs.co.uk/index.html

Robs reportTraining and Development

To determine the combined training needs of the VCS within Sunderland a consultation exercise was undertaken. The exercise took place between 23/11/06 – 26/01/07 and employed a variety of techniques including – questionnaires, face to face interviews and telephone interviews.

A total of 110 voluntary community sector organisations were invited to participate with 84 responding (response rate 76% approximately). A total of 133 questionnaires were returned and 30 informal interviews undertaken.

The consultation highlighted 56 areas of training (38 from a pre-determined list and 18 further areas identified via a ‘catch-all’ box). A final report was produced and circulated in March 2007.

The results of this consultation were used to influence delivery of the project. A traffic light system was introduced against the 15 most requested areas of training, namely.

Read the Annual Report written by Training and Dev elopement Coordinator, Rob Charlton

 

© 2007 Published :20/02/2008 Accessibility & Terms Contact email
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