Supporting Voluntary Action in the Canterbury Distirct
Suppporting Voluntary Action
in the Canterbury District
Our Vision
To be the leading provider of local voluntary support services in the Canterbury District through the delivery of a range of services in response to local need.
Our Mission
To support voluntary action in the Canterbury district by:
- Enabling volunteers to find local volunteering opportunities
- Supporting volunteers with advice, information and guidance
- Helping organisations recruit and manage volunteers
- Delivering community projects in response to local need
- Building stronger communities through volunteering
Our Values
We believe that:
- Volunteers should be recognised, valued and supported
- Volunteering should be of mutual benefit to both volunteers and organisations and be a positive experience for both
- Organisations should invest in their volunteers and support them to progress and develop in their roles
- People of all ages, backgrounds, genders and ethnicities are welcome in our centre and to use our services
- Our centre should offer a safe and happy environment for all staff, volunteers and users
- Teamwork and collaboration are vital to the success of our service
- The VCSE sector is vital to society and should be valued and supported
Herne Bay Office
16 Reculver Road, Herne Bay
CT6 6LE
Mon – Thursday 9 – 1pm
01227 452278
Canterbury Office
Canterbury Umbrella Centre
St Peters Place, Canterbury. CT1 2DB
Wednesday 10 – 1pm
01227 452278
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Registered charity No: 1090620