3VA is a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and exists to enhance the quality of life for people in Eastbourne and the surrounding parishes by the development, promotion and support of the community and voluntary sector.
3VA also provides support to groups in the Wealden area.
Services 3VA provides include:
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information on volunteering opportunities
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tailored training courses
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funding advice
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help in setting up and running a group, and
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advice on governing documents
3VA is also home to the East Sussex Volunteer Development Project, the Devonshire Neighbourhood Project and the Eastbourne Community Network.
Groups can ask to receive 3VA newsletter and e-newsletter containing information of interest to the voluntary and community sectors.
The website is regularly developed and also contains useful information including:
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training
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‘What’s On’ Calendars
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community development information
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volunteering opportunities, and
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Directory of Voluntary and Community Organisations & other Local Services
Groups are welcome to send information about their organisation to 3VA for inclusion on the website, Calendar and Bulletins.
Membership is free and open to community and voluntary sector organisations in the Eastbourne and Wealden district (subject to membership criteria).
For further details call 01323 639373.