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Introduction
Voluntary Action Kirklees is an independent voluntary organisation, whose Management Board is drawn from our member organisations.
We promote and support the development of an active and effective voluntary and community sector in Kirklees by:
- Providing support, guidance, information and training
- Developing links between voluntary and community organisations, and other agencies
Chief Officer
Catherine Surtees is the Chief Officer of Voluntary Action Kirklees, with overall day-to-day responsibility for the services VAK offers.
Services
Our work is carried out by specialist staff located in four teams:
Central Services Team
Our Central Services Team provide support via: equipment loan / hire, training and meeting room hire, payroll services, photocopying facilities and a funding point (information on funding sources). More ...
Organisational Development Team
The Organisational Development Team is able to offer assistance to voluntary organisations and community groups which includes the provision of: training, information sessions, a monthly newsletter (Voice) and guidance from specialist teams. More ...
Voluntary Action Network Team
Our Partnerships Team works to promote the interests of the voluntary & community sector by: bringing together groups, supporting them in their contact with partner organisations, assisting groups in participating in and influencing joint planning & decision-making, as well as entering into partnerships with public & private sector organsations. More ...
Volunteering Kirklees Team
Volunteering Kirklees promotes and supports volunteering throughout Kirklees by offering information and guidance to individuals who want to volunteer and support to organisations who involve volunteers. For more information see the Volunteering Kirklees website .....
