Membership
Organisations that join the CVS will benefit from our wide range of advice and information services, support with identifying sources of funding, discounts on training, meeting room hire and office services and access to all the networking opportunities that we provide.
Full details on membership benefits and how to join are given below.
How to become a member
Membership of Exeter CVS is open to all voluntary, community or charitable organisations or statutory service departments working for the benefit of the community within the Exeter local government district and surrounding area. Businesses can also subscribe to receive information and benefit from discounts on training.
Membership is graded according to the size of an organisation and the level of service we provide:
- Full member
- Information subscriber
- Exeter groups – meeting room use only
Membership categories and annual rates
To apply for membership, please call and request a membership application form or download an application form (39KB) and return it to:
- Exeter CVS
Wat Tyler House
King William Street
Exeter EX4 6PD
If you have any questions relating to membership, call us on 01392 20 20 55.
Membership Benefits
Information and Advice
When you join Exeter CVS you will be given access to the Member’s Only area of our website. With a huge range of resources, including model policy documents, employment law resources and checklists, it is an invaluable resource for voluntary sector organisations. In addition, the website includes relevant information for members, such as up to date information on forthcoming meetings, notes from previous meetings and access to both current and past editions of ExeChange and our eCVS news bulletins.
Exeter CVS is one of the largest providers of voluntary sector learning opportunities in the South West. We offer a varied learning programme, which includes workshops and accredited courses. Members receive discount on most of our courses. For full details of the learning and development programme and the discounts offered to members, please visit the learning and development pages.
Exeter CVS provides a consultancy service for statutory and voluntary sector organisations. This includes support with carrying out large pieces of work, such as a training needs analysis for your organisation. Exeter CVS can also broker services for you. The CVS works with a wide range of trainers and consultants with experience of working in the voluntary sector. To discuss your needs, please give us a call.
Resources
Exeter CVS has two accessible rooms available for use. TV, video, hearing loop, OHP, data projector and flipcharts are available. Discounted rates are available for members. For more details on room capacity and for price lists, click here.
Our Office Support Services include photocopying, laminating, binding, faxing and a postal service. For more details and the price list for these services, please click here.
For large mail outs, photocopying, collating and putting together information packs and newsletters, Safe Hands provide free office services for members.
Exeter CVS offers a payroll service to its members. The monthly charge will include all year end procedures. For further information or to discuss your requirements, please call Von Mathieson on 01392 202055 or email von.mathieson@exetercvs.org.uk
Members may advertise their vancancies on our website free of charge. Exeter CVS is working with ViSTAjobs, a web site recruitment agency covering the South West, to widely publicise vacancies in the voluntary and community sector and in the public sector.
Networking and Representation
Exeter CVS is often asked to respond to consultations on behalf of the Voluntary Sector. You will be kept informed of consultations that may be relevant to your organisation and given an opportunity to take part. When you join the CVS you will be able to let us know whether you would like to be kept informed on certain topics or whether you would like the opportunity to input into consultations or decision-making processes.
Exeter CVS facilitates quarterly forums for voluntary sector organisations. This provides a chance to raise issues of concern, network with other agencies and exchange information, and collectively decide on courses of action to benefit the voluntary sector. Representatives from the forum attend the Social Health and Inclusion Partnership (SHIP) to raise voluntary sector issues.
The Volunteer Organisers Forum is open to anyone co-ordinating volunteers in the Exeter area, whether working in the Statutory or Voluntary Sector. The Forum provides a mutual support group, a chance to share information and best practice and training opportunities. Meetings are held every two months and agendas are published in advance so that you can choose which to attend.
As a member of Exeter CVS, you can have your say in the policy and running of Exeter CVS. Members are invited to attend the AGM and are able to vote at these meetings.
