National voice, local impact.

Join Voluntary Action Scotland NOW – make our voice stronger
so that we can make a real and lasting difference in our communities.
Together we can collaborate for a better future.

Benefits of joining
VAS is the only national umbrella organisation specifically for local third sector infrastructure – focusing on issues that matter to you and responding to your needs.

By joining VAS, your organisation will become part of Scotland’s emerging network of local third sector infrastructure organisations – supporting around 45,000 local organisations and groups.

Joining VAS allows your organisation to:
· Be part of the new voice in Scotland’s third sector – influencing policy, advocating for investment and representing Scotland’s local third sector infrastructure;
· Get access to help from people who know and understand our sector and our local infrastructure;
· Benefit from regular information and news, networking events, peer support and the sharing of best practice;
· Get involved – influence the direction we take to make a difference: join our communities of practices, working groups or our board of Directors;
· Be active in shaping the future of local third sector infrastructure in Scotland.

Membership
Full membership is open to Third Sector Interfaces and their member organisations operating in Scotland.

Associate membership is open to any other constituted community or voluntary sector organisation (national or local) operating in Scotland.

Membership Fees
Membership is currently free of charge to those meeting the eligibility criteria shown above.

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