OEWA’s vision is of a fair and open Association, which encourages and is supported by voluntary action.

OEWA aims to: Give a shared voice to members Cultivate an environment that fosters their development Help volunteers to achieve the highest standards of practice and effectiveness. Provide leadership to the volunteers in tackling new issues and unmet needs.

OEWA will:

	Reflect the priorities and needs of members both in its service and policies.
	Provide services, which are characterised by high quality, integrity and respect for service users.
	Encourage volunteers to learn both from each other and from wider practice.
	Provide information in an open way with due regard to confidentiality.
	Reflect the diversity of the volunteers in their work.
	Provide continuing professional development for its volunteers.
	Apply equal opportunities practice in its governance, services and as a voluntary organisation.