Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 11am to 1pm | Leeds
Tickets: Free
The next meeting of the Yorkshire Peer Support Networking Group will be joined by speakers from Parkinson’s UK who will give a presentation on what co-production is, what they do at Parkinson’s UK, some recent research on why volunteers get involved in co-production, best practice, and challenges.
There will be roughly an hour with the speaker (including discussion/questions) and an hour for a more general discussion of any challenges, areas for support, and best practice.
Everyone is welcome, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity.
About AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups
Our Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession.
They are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management.
We are slowly expanding face-to-face networking opportunities across the four nations, although everyone is welcome to attend any meeting, regardless of where they are based.
Peer Support Group Lead
Lucy Smith
Venue
Canal & River Trust, 21 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EH
(If you look out for the ‘Coach Works’ sign on The Calls, the Canal & River Trust is in one of these offices.)
Leeds train station is about a 7 minute walk away.
Booking
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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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