supporting local voluntary and community action
North Devon Voluntary Services
& Volunteer Centre
Welcome!
North Devon Voluntary Services provides a focus for volunteering activity throughout north Devon, encompassing Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. We support the start-up and development of voluntary and community activities and we endeavour to influence public policy relating to the voluntary sector.
North Devon Voluntary Services aims to form strong relationships with local individuals, voluntary and community groups, neighbourhoods and communities with the intention of improving the quality of life for the people of north Devon.
North Devon Voluntary Services works in partnership with a wide range of voluntary and statutory agencies.
Other services provided by North Devon Voluntary Services
Ilfracombe Direct Services: Wheel-chair loan scheme,
Children's safety equipment loan scheme, Befriending, dog walking, wheel-chair escorting, Reception volunteering.
Ilfracombe and District Community Transport Partnership.
This operates from our Ilfracombe Centre and is managed by NDVS. It consists of a Volunteer Driver Scheme plus Ring and Ride and Minibus Hire. Contact Tim Lamerton at 01271 855951 for details and for all your Community Transport needs
Resource Centres in Ilfracombe and Barnstaple
Both our Centres are fully equipped to assist volunteers and
voluntary organisations with: photocopying, internet access, and other administrative needs. Our Centres in Ilfracombe and Barnstaple are open as follows: Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri. 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm.