Veterans’ Community Network are committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. We have a robust and effective data protection program in place which complies with existing law and abides by the GDPR (2018) data protection principles.
This legal structure ensures that VCN delivers services through a framework of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective network of support. Copies of our policies and procedures are available on request. Please email: veteran8011@gmail.com
As a new organisation we are currently undergoing the accreditation process with the relevant organisations such as ASDIC (Association of ex-service Drop-in Centres) and in the future we hope to become members of COSBEO and gain accreditation with NCVO Mentoring and Befriending’s Approved Provider Standard
VCN is working towards Membership Association of ex-Service Drop-in Centres- ASDIC Framework
VCN is working towards Membership of COBSEO, The Confederation of Service Charities
VCN is working towards the NCVO Mentoring and Befriending’s Approved Provider Standard
All VCN Peer Mentors have undergone the two day accredited MHFA England training.
As well as completing the MHFA England training, all of our Peer Mentors have undergone a 40 hour accredited Veteran Peer Mentor Training programme.
VCN's guiding principle is to 'do no harm'. All peer mentors have regular supervision with the Service Director to ensure that their skills remain safe and effective.
If you have a military connection and are interested in volunteering and training as a peer mentor, VCN would like to hear from you.
To request a recruitment pack, please email Dr Gill Le Page at veteran8011@gmail.com