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SUMMARY:Engaging Young Volunteers: Practical Ideas and Fresh Thinking From Across the UK Voluntary Sector
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 23 September 2026 | 9.30am to 11.30am | Online via Zoom\nTicket prices: Members £27 | Non-members £43\nAs organisations continue to recognise the value that young volunteers bring to their services and communities\, it is increasingly important to create opportunities that are accessible\, inclusive\, and meaningful. \nThis session will explore new ideas for engaging young volunteers\, by bringing together proven approaches and youth perspectives to help you create inclusive\, meaningful opportunities that attract\, support\, and retain young people. \nUsing examples from across the UK voluntary sector\, you will gain fresh ideas and hear directly from young people about what encourages them to get involved\, stay engaged\, and feel valued. \nYou will learn about effective recruitment strategies\, ways to reduce barriers to volunteering\, and how to create positive volunteer experiences that support young people’s development.  \nThe session will also explore the importance of youth voice and co-production\, highlighting how involving young people in shaping volunteer programmes leads to stronger engagement and better outcomes for both the organisation and volunteers. \nThe session will include a combination of presentations\, real-life examples\, and contributions from young people sharing their own experiences of volunteering.  \nThere will also be opportunities for discussion and interaction\, enabling you to reflect on your own practice\, exchange ideas with peers\, and leave with practical actions you can implement to strengthen your approach to engaging young volunteers. \nWho is this event for:\nThis event is suitable for anyone working in the following types of role: \n\nOperational – focused on the day-to-day execution of the volunteer programme\, managing the immediate needs of volunteers.\nManagement or Strategic – overseeing multiple programmes\, managing staff (paid or unpaid)\, and having budgetary and strategic input into the program’s direction.\nDirector or Senior Leadership – setting the vision\, strategy\, and policy for volunteering across the entire organisation.\n\nThis event will cover:\n\nWhy engaging young volunteers matters and the value they bring to organisations and communities \nPractical strategies for recruiting\, supporting\, and retaining young volunteers while reducing barriers to participation\nInsights from young people about their volunteering experiences\, including what helps them feel valued\, included\, and motivated\nGood practice in youth voice\, co-production\, and creating meaningful volunteer opportunities that support young people’s development\nKey lessons learned\, common challenges to avoid\, and practical ideas that attendees can apply within their own organisations.\n\nSession overview\n\nIntroductions from speakers\nWhy investing in young people through volunteering\, youth voice\, and life skills  is essential to building confident\, resilient communities\nOrganisational approaches to engaging and empowering young people\nCreating inclusive opportunities that support development\, contribution\, and growth\nPractical examples of recruiting\, supporting\, and developing young volunteers\nHow life skills programmes build confidence\, resilience\, and independence\nInsights from young people’s lived experiences and perspectives\nThe role of co-production in meaningful engagement\nInteractive discussion\, reflection\, and sharing of ideas\nKey takeaways\, practical actions\, and Q&A.\n\nAbout the speakers\nLucie Vickers – Head of Volunteering and Youth Voice at StreetGames UK\nLucie has over 15 years of experience working with young people and engaging with them to create positive change through social action. Lucie is an experienced people and project manager\, having led large collaborative projects\, both in the UK and internationally\, working with a range of partners and directly with young people. Lucie leads StreetGames’ youth voice and volunteering work\, supporting the co-design of regional and local programmes as well as supporting the development of volunteering and youth action-based opportunities across the charity. \nMaxine Asare – Co-ordinator of Victory Care – Charity Outreach\nMaxine leads community initiatives that support\, uplift\, and empower local residents. Through her work with families\, young people\, and vulnerable groups\, she identified a growing need to equip young people with the practical life skills needed to build confidence\, resilience\, and independence. Maxine has played a key role in developing programmes that promote personal growth\, wellbeing\, and positive pathways for the future. With a background in community engagement\, advocacy\, and outreach\, she is passionate about creating safe\, inclusive spaces where young people feel supported\, valued\, and empowered to reach their full potential. \nBuy Your Ticket
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/engaging-young-volunteers/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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SUMMARY:Advanced Leadership Series: Innovation and Change Leadership in Volunteer Services
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 1 October 2026 | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Online via Zoom\nTicket prices: Members £43 | Non-Members £65 \nHow do you lead your service through transformational change while keeping volunteers engaged? \nBy using strategies for fostering innovation\, managing organisational change\, and maintaining volunteer engagement during transitions. \nThis interactive workshop is designed to help you\, as a senior leader\, strengthen your ability to lead innovation and manage change effectively. \nYou will explore practical strategies for fostering a culture of creativity\, driving organisational transformation\, and maintaining volunteer engagement during periods of transition. \nThrough case studies\, and group discussions\, you will learn how to communicate vision\, overcome resistance\, and inspire adaptability. The session includes time to consider your own approach to change to help you navigate uncertainty while preserving trust and commitment\, ensuring innovation and change align with your values and volunteer motivation. \nThis event will cover:\n\nHow to develop strategies to foster innovation whilst maintaining service levels and stability\nApplying effective change leadership principles in volunteer contexts\nSupporting volunteers through transformation.\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Nicky Adams – Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership\, University of Wolverhampton\nDr Nicky Adams is AVM’s Mentoring Scheme Lead Volunteer and a Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership at the University of Wolverhampton and a Samaritans listening volunteer. An experienced facilitator\, coach\, and mentor\, she specialises in developing others’ skills in leadership\, change management\, learning and development\, and professional growth.  Nicky’s area of research is leadership and management and the development of these skills in the voluntary sector. \nBuy Your Ticket
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/innovation-and-change-leadership-in-volunteer-services/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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