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Ready Steady GoVo! – New volunteering platform seeks to put new volunteers in control

October 10, 2025

by Royal Voluntary Service (Gold Sponsor of the AVM Conference 2025) Like all members of…

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Shaping the Future of Volunteering: Key Insights from Rosterfy’s State of UK Volunteer Management Report 2025

September 24, 2025

by Martin O’Neill, Head of Marketing, Rosterfy Rosterfy is passionate about empowering organisations to better…

Sponsored blog post: Leading the Way in Volunteer Management by Investing in Volunteers

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The Power of Inclusive Language

September 15, 2025

By Jessica Costa Silva “Diversity is you. Because you are unique. Inclusion is accepting you.…

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Volunteers’ Week: Recognising the work of AVM’s Board of Directors

June 4, 2025

As you know, Volunteers’ Week is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contributions of…

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Mental Health & Me: Living with Bipolar Disorder and Working in the Voluntary Sector

May 7, 2025

by Rachel King I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in February 2022, aged 25, after…

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Looking After Your Mental Health as a Volunteer Manager

May 7, 2025

by PMAC As a volunteer manager, you dedicate your time and energy to supporting others,…

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5 tips for making a compelling case and securing senior management and board support for investing in volunteer recognition and reward

May 2, 2025

By Rob Avann, Orchard Park Consulting If you’re considering making a pitch to senior managers…

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Enhancing Volunteer Engagement and Retention Through Peer Learning Opportunities

February 26, 2025

Volunteering is not just about giving time or performing tasks; it’s also about building connections,…

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International Volunteer Managers Day 2024 – What’s our future normal?

October 30, 2024

by Ruth Leonard, AVM Chair As International Volunteer Managers Day turns 25 this year, it’s…

Sponsored blog post: Is Your Volunteer Application Journey Fit for Purpose?

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Sponsored blog post: Investing in Volunteers – the UK’s quality standard for good practice in volunteer management

October 2, 2024

by Investing in Volunteers (Gold Sponsor for the AVM Conference 2024) “This accreditation isn’t just…

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News and opinion

Ready Steady GoVo! – New volunteering platform seeks to put new volunteers in control

Shaping the Future of Volunteering: Key Insights from Rosterfy’s State of UK Volunteer Management Report 2025

Sponsored blog post: Leading the Way in Volunteer Management by Investing in Volunteers

The Power of Inclusive Language

Volunteers’ Week: Recognising the work of AVM’s Board of Directors

Mental Health & Me: Living with Bipolar Disorder and Working in the Voluntary Sector

Looking After Your Mental Health as a Volunteer Manager

5 tips for making a compelling case and securing senior management and board support for investing in volunteer recognition and reward

Enhancing Volunteer Engagement and Retention Through Peer Learning Opportunities

International Volunteer Managers Day 2024 – What’s our future normal?

Sponsored blog post: Is Your Volunteer Application Journey Fit for Purpose?

Sponsored blog post: Investing in Volunteers – the UK’s quality standard for good practice in volunteer management

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