Introduction

Roxburgh Association of Voluntary Service (RAVS) is an independent voluntary organisation established in 1973, to support, inform and provide resources to all types of voluntary and community groups in the former Roxburgh District area of the Scottish Borders.

RAVS is a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) - one of four who, together, cover the whole of the Borders. There are 58 CVS across Scotland, all working to a national standards framework and supported by the Scottish Executive.

What we can do for you

• Do you have an idea for setting up a local group?
• Are you planning a project that will benefit your community?
• Could you do with some funding information or help with your grant application?
• Would you like help with your constitution?
• Are you seeking charitable status?
• Are you trying to develop as an organisation?
• Would you like help managing your accounts?
• Do you want to know where your group fits into the bigger picture?
• If your answer is YES to any of these questions, then RAVS can help you!

Management and Staff

RAVS is closely linked to the community it serves. Our volunteer management committee is drawn from our membership and we employ a variety of staff to carry out the work of the organisation.

Membership of RAVS

At the very core of RAVS is its membership. This growing body of voluntary organisations reflects the diversity of life in this area of the Scottish Borders. There are groups representing the environment, young people, youth, the elderly, the arts, social care, sports, disabled and community groups. By offering a range of information and services, RAVS supports its member organisations and in turn, by joining RAVS, ultimately our local community is improved. You don't have to be a member to receive support from RAVS, but we welcome the closer contact. 

Contact Details

Address: Roxburgh Association of Voluntary Service
1 Veitch's Close
Jedburgh
TD8 6AY (Click on Postcode to open location map)
Telephone: 01835 863554
Fax: 01835 864456
E-mail: info@ravs.org.uk

Related Sites

Borders Forum of Councils for Voluntary Service (BFCVS)
The organisation which supports and assists cooperation between the four Scottish Borders CVS.

Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service (BAVS)
CVS covering the Berwickshire area, encompassing Duns, Coldstream and Eyemouth.

Central Borders Association of Voluntary Services (CBAVS)
CVS covering the Central Borders area, encompassing Galashiels, Melrose and Selkirk.

Tweeddale Association of Voluntary Organisations (TAVO)
CVS covering the Tweeddale area, encompassing Peebles and Innerleithen.