Digital Skills and Inclusion in Volunteering
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Online via Zoom
Ticket prices: Members £25 | Non-members £40
Across the volunteering sector, organisations are increasingly adopting a ‘digital first’ approach, looking to embrace the flexibility and efficiency of digital tools and systems.
Although the world is increasingly moving online, we know not all our volunteers (and colleagues that work with, and support, volunteers) are confident to use digital tools. We also know there are barriers around access to devices, connection to the internet, and with an unfolding Cost of Living Crisis, the ability to afford these tools.
In this event we will hear from a range of speakers who are working to support volunteers to develop their digital skills and confidence and break down barriers around access to digital.
This event will cover:
- The wider context around digital exclusion – and the positive impact digital inclusion can have on people’s lives
- Tools and approaches to support volunteers to develop their digital skills and confidence
- Understanding the barriers to digital inclusion and how as individuals and organisations we can work together to brake down those barriers
Speakers
Tom Bell – Digital Community of Practice Lead, The Scouts
Tori Ellaway – Head of Digital Practice, Cast
Hilary Nugent – Community Engagement Manager, Volunteering, Good Things Foundation
Gethyn Williams – specialist in non-profit development
AVM members’ discount
AVM members are eligible for a discount on the event ticket price. Please log in to your account so that your discount can be automatically applied.
AVM members are eligible for a discount on the event ticket price. Please log in to your account so that your discount can be automatically applied.
If you’re not an AVM member, you can join AVM today to gain access to this event, as well as receiving lots of other benefits, including access to free member-only events, discounts for all public events and the annual AVM conference. You will also have access to the AVM BiteSize webcasts and AVM Replay videos of previous events, including our annual conference. Members also have the opportunity to join our Mentoring Scheme and build their professional network through AVM Connect.
Join AVM today to access your discount on this event.
What are your payment and cancellation terms?
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AVM disclaimers
Whilst the programme is correct at time of going to press, AVM reserves the right to change details of an event without notice. Alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
Views expressed by speakers are their own. AVM disclaims any liability for advice given, or views expressed, by any speaker at the event or in any documentation provided to delegates.
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