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A Thriving and Connected Voluntary Sector |
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The voluntary sector plays a large part in helping to create a strong, caring community in Orkney. Voluntary Action Orkney supports this tradition by bringing together resources and expertise, working with the community to ensure a thriving, sustainable and healthy voluntary sector for the future.
We will:
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promote
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Orkney's voluntary sector at local and national level
Volunteering as a life choice
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support
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By providing specialised knowledge and expertise to the voluntary sector
By offering advice and information to everyone interested in volunteering
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inspire
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Organisations and individuals to achieve their full potential
Community involvement
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develop
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The role of the voluntary sector through partnership working
Inclusive volunteering opportunities
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Mission
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VAO exists to represent and support the voluntary sector; to assist organisations coming together for common purposes; and to enable local people to gain access to decision making processes which affect their communities.
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Vision
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VAO empowers a thriving and enthusiastic voluntary sector to create forward thinking, innovative communities.
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