Who can Apply?

Membership of Dudley CVS is open to any voluntary or community organisation working wholly or mainly within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley.

Benefits of Membership

Your group could benefit by becoming a member of DCVS as membership will allow you to:

• receive monthly information mailings, including our Echo Newsletter ;

• take part in consultations and channel your group's views locally, regionally and nationally;

• take advantage of our free training;

• use our resources, including our training and meeting rooms, at reduced rates;

• access advice, information and services, including funding advice, the volunteer bureau and advice on legal, management and other issues;

• a nominated representative of your group will be eligible for a vote at DCVS Annual General Meeting;

• members are eligible for nomination to DCVS Executive Committee.
  

The criteria for membership requires that an organisation has a constitution and operates within Dudley borough.

We currently have over 400 members. We hope that you consider it worthwhile to be part of our active membership network to influence local policy on key issues and to keep in touch with what is happening in the voluntary and community sector.

How to Apply

To apply for affiliation you will need to complete an Affiliation Form.

For assistance on how to complete the form please use the attached Instructions.

If you prefer to receive a form by post or require further information, please contact Sue Aldridge on 01384 78166/573381.

Procedure for Affiliation

Once DCVS have received your application for affiliation:

• an acknowledgement letter will be sent to you your application will be considered by the Board. (The Board are scheduled to meet in March, June, September and December of each year).
  
• a confirmation or rejection letter will be sent after the Board Meeting.