Welcome to Walsall Voluntary Action

Walsall Voluntary Action is the umbrella body for the Voluntary and Community sector in Walsall often referred to as a Local Infrastructure Organisation. We work with local community groups and voluntary organisations which provide services, regenerate neighbourhoods, increase volunteering and tackle discrimination in partnership with local public bodies.

WVA supports the growth and development of the sector, we offer information, guidance and practical support. For more information about WVA go to the about us and services pages.

If you are a voluntary or community group that works in Walsall and are not already a member we strongly recommend that you become one. Membership is Free and provides you with access to a wide range of opportunities and services. Join WVA here.

Latest News

• Find out about all consultations, Current, Planned and Past!Published in Consultations, Featured, Opportunities, News, Local News, WVA News on 19th May, 2008

  Walsall Viewfinder consultation planner and finder is here!
  It is essential that across the council we manage and plan consultation effectively. Making it easier for the public to access consultation information and importantly being able to find out the outcomes or decisions made following a consultation will show that we are listening to what local people […]

• Volunteers are now eligible for Fully Funded TrainingPublished in Volunteering Opportunities, Featured, Training, Opportunities, Local News, News, WVA News on 2nd June, 2008

  Volunteer Eligibility for Train to Gain
  Following successful national lobbying by third sector organisations the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) flagship workforce development programme Train to Gain has now become more flexible meeting the needs of your Volunteer Staff.
  Volunteers are now eligible for fully funded training to gain their first full NVQ Level 2 qualification and […]

• Latest Midlands Training InformationPublished in Training, Featured, Opportunities, News, Local News, WVA News on 23rd May, 2008

  Please download the document below for a full rundown of interesting and important training for third sector organisations co-ordinated by ACEVO.
  ACEVO Training Update May 08

• Walsall LINKS Update May 2008Published in Featured, Consultations, Opportunities, News, Local News on 23rd May, 2008

  Please download the latest LINKs update below to find out how Walsall’s LINK is developing.
  Walsall LINKs Newsletter May 08

• Funding UpdatePublished in Funding, Featured, Opportunities, News, Local News, WVA News on 23rd May, 2008

  Please download attached document below for a selecting of useful sources. If you would like to search for more sources of funding also pleasse take a look at our funding portal www.walsallfunding.com
  Funding Update May 2008