How is WVC governed and funded?
WVC is managed by a volunteer board of 12 active church members who serve as mentors and advisors to the volunteers. The WVC board develops and manages budgets, sets policies, hires the community counselor, evaluates procedures, and carries out the screening and selection of volunteers. The board is a subcommittee of Westmoreland’s Board of Community Action, which is devoted to increasing the church’s social service commitment through grants, advocacy, and volunteer opportunities. The WVC has several sources of support. The host agencies for each year’s volunteers provide support. The Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ provides convenient housing at a favorable rate. WVC board members, other individuals, and private fund-raising activities are a third source of funding.
