Improving the quality of life for people and communities

Would you like to support Voluntary Action Epping Forest? All donations however big or small help us to continue the work that we do in the community and your assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you!

Mission and Values

VAEF is an Investor in People

Welcome

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Voluntary Action Epping Forest is an umbrella organisation providing advice, information & development support services to voluntary and community organisations and volunteers in the District. Local Voluntary groups are assisted with fund raising, volunteer recruitment and regular information. Volunteers recruited with learning disabilities are offered extra support and team activities. The organisation also hosts a number of direct services for older people which include gardening, carers support, home safety, befriending and handyman.

Based in Epping we have been operational since 1993, during which time we have grown from a minimal staff team to 20 employees – 9 covering core services and 11 project staff. We are governed by our members (around 200 local voluntary and community groups) through an elected Board of Trustees.

 

News …..

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Welcome to our recently designed website including the new Voluntary Action Epping Forest logo. This launch coincides with the 20th Anniversary of our providing support to the voluntary and community sector in the district. I am pleased to say that our organisation has gone from strength to strength now hosting 10 projects supporting vulnerable and older people in the district. During our journey many people have helped us including previous staff, Trustees, volunteers, partner organisations, funders and our membership groups and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their support.

 

I am pleased to announce that Chris Bullock, VAEF Handyman was recently awarded a Highly Commended certificate from the Pride of Essex awards – Unsung Hero category. Nominated by clients, this is a wonderful achievement and it is great to know how much Chris’ work is appreciated.

 

Please check this website for continuous updates of events, project news and publications.

 

Quotes from service users

‘I just wanted to write and say thank you again for visiting my group on Thursday. All the learners found it very interesting and enjoyable and many are now keen to find a suitable volunteer placement whilst they are looking for more permanent employment. They are all aware of the value in gaining some relevant work experience and were surprised at the range of opportunities that were available to them.’

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