Call hvoss on 01432 343 932
hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service)
Call hvoss on 01432 343 932
hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service)
We provide invaluable information, guidance and support to volunteers or people interested in volunteering, community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and individuals in Herefordshire.
hvoss leads on projects that benefit our community and residents of Herefordshire, including Building Better Opportunities (supporting people who are furthest from employment into volunteering or real work), No Wrong Door (children and young people), In2 (supporting young people with autism), Young Carers and Young Adult Carers, Community Wheels (community transport) and Talk Community, in partnership with Herefordshire Council.
We also represent the community sector through our members, including developing constructive discussion, commissioning arrangements and partnership working on members’ behalf with stakeholders, all of whom are committed to a strong and resilient community in the county.
hvoss’ vision
“Vibrant and sustainable communities across Herefordshire”
and we believe in the value of
Membership
We are driven by the needs of our members, involving them in everything we do. All of our Trustees are members of hvoss.
Representation
hvoss represents the community and voluntary sector through its inclusion on strategic discussions and forums, gathering and championing the views of members and the wider community. As a member we will liaise with you so your views will be represented at the highest strategic level.
Partnership and collaboration
hvoss works collectively to represent a wide and diverse range of interests and views.
Volunteering
We champion the value of the vital and unique contribution made by volunteers in the county supporting the work of organisations that deliver public benefit and improving the life of our residents.
Independence
Community and voluntary sector organisations deal with needs and problems they identify in their local area, independent of any statutory body. hvoss’ independence from statutory bodies is a key factor when representing our members’ challenges and concerns.
Equality and diversity
hvoss works to promote the needs of under-represented or disadvantaged people including ‘quieter voices’ or who may be harder to reach and engage.
Meeting needs
We identify gaps in services and resources and support partnership and collaborative delivery for a robust infrastructure in the community and voluntary sector.
Innovation and creativity
This includes community and voluntary problem‑solving and effective responses to needs and challenges including emergency situations such as flooding and the pandemic.
Becoming an hvoss Member
Membership of hvoss is open to any individual, community group or organisation who shares these values and is keen to work together and promote the value of the community and voluntary sector in our county.
These are challenging and difficult times for our sector, so hvoss offers you the opportunity to be part of an organisation that will represent your views and concerns and advocate on your behalf with stakeholders, including the local authority and health.
From April 2021 to March 2023, membership of hvoss is free
As an hvoss member you will also be able to access benefits, resources and specialist knowledge that will support you, your organisation, community group or charity.
As a member of hvoss you will
Connect with your community and make a difference
Have a say – we are led by our members
Join a network of people, groups and organisations who share a vision and have a strong voice
The more individuals, groups, charities and organisations who are hvoss members, the more representative we are and the stronger the voice of the community.
Click here to complete the 5 minute membership application form