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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 23 September 2026 | 2pm – 4pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nTeamKinetic\, Beehive Lofts\, Ancoats\, Manchester\, M4 6JG \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-sep-26/
LOCATION:TeamKinetic\, Beehive Lofts\, Ancoats\,\, TeamKinetic\, Beehive Lofts\, Ancoats\, Manchester\, M4 6JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T104500
DTSTAMP:20260720T102637Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Monday 21 September 2026 | 9am to 10.45am | London\nTickets: Free\nIn this peer networking session we’ll be joined by panellists speaking to various themes around the topic of Appreciating Volunteers (one of the Vision for Volunteering pillars). With themes on building strong volunteer communities\, empowering volunteers through employment pathways and using the Investing in Volunteering framework for recognition\, our panellists will bring their shared wisdom and experience to help us enrich the lives of the people who are helping us. Please come with questions and as always there will be time to meet and connect with others. \nEveryone is welcome\, including those who haven’t attended before and those who aren’t members of AVM\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity.  \nWe look forward to meeting you. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe are slowly expanding face-to-face networking opportunities across the four nations\, although everyone is welcome to attend any meeting\, regardless of where you are based. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nSusannah Hodge and Jess Young \nVenue\nPPL Hub\, Unity Wharf\, 13 Mill Street\, London SE1 2BH. \nThe closest station is London Bridge or Bermondsey.  \nYou will need to register on arrival\, further details will be circulated closer to the date of the meeting.  \nAccessibility\nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-london-sep-26/
LOCATION:PPL Hub\, Unity Wharf\, 13 Mill Street\, London\, SE1 2BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260225T164739Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 17 September 2026 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Birmingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the West Midlands Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nThe format of the meetings is relaxed and informal. We want these meetings to be as useful as possible to colleagues and will work with you to put together an agenda that covers topics you are interested in. In order to get the most out of the meeting\, please come along willing to share and participate. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThe meetings are held three times a year. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nCharlotte Witteridge \nVenue\nVirgin Money Birmingham\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS \nThe venue is located in the centre of Birmingham and is easily accessible via public transport (train\, bus and tram): \n\n3 minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station\n7 minute walk from Snow Hill Station\n6 minute walk from Moor Street Station\nMany local bus and tram services \nVarious local car parks\, including NCP Birmingham New Street\, Q-Park Mailbox \n\nPlease note that Birmingham operates a ‘clean air zone‘ for vehicles. \nAccessibility\nThe meeting room is located on the ground floor (no steps). A hearing loop is available. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-west-midlands-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Birmingham)\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T153000
DTSTAMP:20260720T102051Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3 September 2026 | 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Oxfordshire\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the South East England Peer Support Networking Group provides an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups bring volunteer managers together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe are slowly expanding face-to-face networking opportunities across the four nations\, although everyone is welcome to attend any meeting\, regardless of where you are based. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nChris Wade \nVenue\nSouth Central Ambulance Charity\, Unit 3 Bridge House\, Station Yard\, Thame\, OX9 3UH \nBook your place\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-south-east-england-sep-26/
LOCATION:South Central Ambulance Charity\, Unit 3 Bridge House\, Station Yard\, Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 3UH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T123000
DTSTAMP:20260810T143134Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3 September 2026 | 10am to 12.30pm | Stirling\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the Scotland Peer Support Networking Group will partner with Volunteero’s ‘Cake\, Coffee\, Connect – Stirling’ event for volunteer managers from across Scotland. \nThe Volunteero event will run from 10am to 12pm\, followed by the AVM Peer Support Scotland Group meeting which will run from 12pm to 12.30pm. \nEveryone is welcome to attend both parts of the meeting\, but booking at both is essential as places are limited by venue capacity. \n*Please note\, this is a change to the original Peer Support Meeting that was scheduled to take place at the Beaverbank Business Park in Edinburgh* \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nKirstin White \nVenue\nThe Barracks\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ \nFor those travelling by car\, please use the postcode FK8 1QZ in your GPS (VUE Cinema/Forthside Parking) or the what3words location chef.tame.moods. There is council parking which accepts cash\, card or the RingGo app (approximately £4 for the day). \nBooking\nYou will need to book your place separately for each event so that the organisers for each one know how many people to expect: \nBook your place for Volunteero’s ‘Cake\, Coffee\, Connect – Stirling’ event at 10am to 12pm via Volunteero’s event booking form. \nBook your place for the AVM Peer Support Networking Meeting at 12pm to 12.30pm via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland-sep-26/
LOCATION:The Barracks\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ\, The Barracks\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T115854Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 2pm – 4pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nTeamKinetic\, Suite 5\, Parkway Five\, Princess Road\, Manchester\, M14 7HR \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-jul-26/
LOCATION:TeamKinetic\, Suite 5\, Parkway Five\, Princess Road\, Manchester\, M14 7HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T155827Z
CREATED:20260622T155254Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Monday 6 Jul 2026 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Sheffield\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the Yorkshire Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nLucy Smith and Dan McVeigh \nVenue\nThe Circle\, 33 Rockingham Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 4FW. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-yorkshire-jul26/
LOCATION:The Circle\, The Circle\, 33 Rockingham Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 4FW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T111500
DTSTAMP:20260429T100433Z
CREATED:20260218T151209Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 9.30am to 11.15am | London\nTickets: Free\nWe had a great meeting in January where we welcomed new volunteer managers to the network as well as many of those who have attended before. \nIn June we’re continuing with our focus of giving you time and space to reflect on your own practice. \nIn this peer networking session we’re delighted to be joined by University of London Senior Lecturer\, Susannah Pickering-Saqqa who will be using her Volunteer Reflect and Grow cards to run a reflective practice session to help you find a moment of stillness and calm in your busy world. We’ll explore how the cards were developed and how you might use them in your own organisations. \nWe will also be sharing a new resource hub we are starting to develop for the network\, and as always there will be time to meet and connect with others. \nEveryone is welcome\, including those who haven’t attended before and those who aren’t members of AVM\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. Tea\, coffee and biscuits will be available. \nWe look forward to meeting you. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nSusannah Hodge and Jess Young \nVenue\nRoyal Horticultural Society (RHS)\, 80 Vincent Square\, London SW1P 2PE. \nYou will need to register on arrival – further details will be circulated closer to the date of the meeting. \nThe closest station is Victoria. \nAccessibility\nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form. \n  \nSave the date – we have also confirmed the date for the next meeting which will be on Monday 21 September 2026. More details will follow soon.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-london-jun-26/
LOCATION:Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)\, 80 Vincent Square\, London\, SW1P 2PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T115641Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: East Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 18 June 2026 | 11am to 1pm | Nottingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the East Midlands Peer Support Networking Group is an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with others. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout our regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nRob Jackson \nVenue\nDryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4FQ \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-east-midlands-jun-26/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Street\,\, Nottingham\, NG1 4FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260216T164535Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 21 May 2026 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Birmingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the West Midlands Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nThe format of the meetings is relaxed and informal. We want these meetings to be as useful as possible to colleagues and will work with you to put together an agenda that covers topics you are interested in. In order to get the most out of the meeting\, please come along willing to share and participate. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThe meetings are held three times a year. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nCharlotte Witteridge \nVenue\nVirgin Money Birmingham\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS. \nThe venue is located in the centre of Birmingham and is easily accessible via public transport (train\, bus and tram): \n\n3 minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station\n7 minute walk from Snow Hill Station\n6 minute walk from Moor Street Station\nMany local bus and tram services \nVarious local car parks\, including NCP Birmingham New Street\, Q-Park Mailbox \n\nPlease note that Birmingham operates a ‘clean air zone‘ for vehicles. \nAccessibility\nThe meeting room is located on the ground floor (no steps). A hearing loop is available.\nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-west-midlands-may-2026/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Birmingham)\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260218T153543Z
CREATED:20260218T153543Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Surrey\nTickets: Free\nAt our next meeting\, we will be joined by Ashley Staines\, CEO of Volunteero\, to talk about AI and Volunteering. Everyone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nChris Wade \nVenue\nMary Francis Trust\, 23 The Crescent\, Leatherhead\, Surrey\, KT22 8DY. \nThere isn’t any parking on site\, but plenty is available nearby. \nBook your place\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-south-east-england-may-26/
LOCATION:Mary Francis Trust\, 23 The Crescent\, Leatherhead\, Surrey\, KT22 8DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084553Z
CREATED:20260330T105255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T084553Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 10am – 12pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nEmirates Old Trafford\, Talbot Rd\, Old Trafford\, Stretford\, Manchester M16 0PX \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-may-26/
LOCATION:Emirates Old Trafford\, Emirates Old Trafford\, Talbot Rd\, Old Trafford\, Stretford\,\, Manchester\, M16 0PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260311T093458Z
CREATED:20260311T093458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T093458Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 30 April 2026 | 10.30am to 3pm | Glasgow\nTickets: Free (with lunch provided)\nThe next meeting of the Scotland Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nPlease note that there is a maximum of one person from any organisation. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nClaire Burrell & Karen Filsell \nVenue\nVictim Support Scotland\, Granite House\, 31-33 Stockwell Street\, 4th Floor\, Glasgow\, G1 4RZ. \nEnter from Stockwell Street. At reception\, take the left set of lifts to the 4th floor. Follow the corridor round to the door with the Victim Support Scotland logo. Ring bell through to the next door on the left. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland-apr-26/
LOCATION:Victim Support\, Victim Support Scotland\, Granite House\, 31-33 Stockwell Street\, 4th Floor\,\, Glasgow\, G1 4RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260318T125548Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 11am to 1pm | Leeds\nTickets: Free\nThe 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. \nThere 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. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nLucy Smith \nVenue\nCanal & River Trust\, 21 The Calls\, Leeds\, LS2 7EH\n(If you look out for the ‘Coach Works’ sign on The Calls\, the Canal & River Trust is in one of these offices.) \nLeeds train station is about a 7 minute walk away. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-yorkshire-apr-26/
LOCATION:Canal & River Trust\, 21 The Calls\, Leeds\, LS2 7EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260121T103618Z
CREATED:20260121T103618Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 2pm – 4pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nOxfam Superstore Manchester\, Unit 28\, The Fort Cheetham Hill Rd\, Cheetham Hill\, Manchester\, M8 8EP \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Oxfam Superstore\, Oxfam Superstore Manchester\, Unit 28\, The Fort Cheetham Hill Rd\,\, Manchester\, M8 8EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260107T142713Z
CREATED:20260114T090027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T142713Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: East Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 11am to 1pm | Nottingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the East Midlands Peer Support Networking Group is an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\,\nshare best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with others. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout our regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nRob Jackson \nVenue\nDryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4FQ \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-east-midlands-feb-26/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Street\,\, Nottingham\, NG1 4FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260107T115842Z
CREATED:20260107T115842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115842Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12 February 2026 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Birmingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the West Midlands Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nThe format of the meetings is relaxed and informal. We want these meetings to be as useful as possible to colleagues and will work with you to put together an agenda that covers topics you are interested in. In order to get the most out of the meeting\, please come along willing to share and participate. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThe meetings are held three times a year. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nCharlotte Witteridge \nVenue\nVirgin Money Birmingham\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS \nThe venue is located in the centre of Birmingham and is easily accessible via public transport (train\, bus and tram): \n\n3 minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station\n7 minute walk from Snow Hill Station\n6 minute walk from Moor Street Station\nMany local bus and tram services\nVarious local car parks\, including NCP Birmingham New Street\, Q-Park Mailbox\n\nPlease note that Birmingham operates a ‘clean air zone‘ for vehicles. \nAccessibility\nThe meeting room is located on the ground floor (no steps). A hearing loop is available.\nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-west-midlands-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Birmingham)\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T153000
DTSTAMP:20251027T162610Z
CREATED:20251027T162610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T162610Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 27 January 2026 | 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Reading\nTickets: Free\nThe January meeting of the South East England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nChris Wade \nVenue\nReading University \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-south-east-england-january-2026/
LOCATION:Reading University
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260105T124949Z
CREATED:20251217T112912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T124949Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 10am to 12.30pm | Edinburgh\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the Scotland Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nPlease note that there is a maximum of one person from any organisation. \nThe meeting will open at 10am with an opportunity for refreshments and a chat\, before starting at 10.30am. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nClaire Burrell & Karen Filsell \nVenue\nVillage Hall\, The Crannie\, 9 Cranston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8BE. \nThis is a short walk (5 mins max) from Edinburgh Waverley station. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland-jan-2026/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T104500
DTSTAMP:20251203T105725Z
CREATED:20251203T105725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T105725Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Monday 19 January 2026 | 9am to 10.45am | London\nTickets: Free\nWe’re back where it all began 12 months ago! Come and meet others supporting volunteers in London in our free\, face to face Peer Support Network. \nWe’ve had a fantastic year of partnering with a wide range of individuals and organisations doing exciting things in the volunteer management space. \nWe’ve heard Clare from Sculpt talk about her journey from Head of Volunteering to CEO; met Neda\, Reza\, Narges and Khanda to learn about their experiences of volunteering in the asylum seeker process and had a whistle stop tour from a panel of experts on the history of employee volunteering and how we can leverage it in the current climate. \nPeople have told us they like ‘the interactivity and collaboration’ of the meetings and ‘being able to meet an amazing array of people and organisations’. \nAs we see in 2026 we’re starting with a celebration. This is your chance to come along\, connect\, share and celebrate everything you are doing in your charity so we start 2026 with a bang. We’ll be using a range of tools to help us see the positive impact we’re making no matter how big or small our charity. \nEveryone is welcome\, including those who haven’t attended before and those who aren’t members of AVM\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. Tea\, coffee and biscuits will be available! \nWe look forward to meeting you. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nSusannah Hodge and Jess Young \nVenue\nPPL Hub\, St. Saviour’s Wharf\, 23 Mill Street\, London\, SE1 2BE\nAccess through building E-F\, please ring Unit 3 or the Porter at the gate.\nNearest Tube is London Bridge: 14 mins walk\nNearest Station is Bermondsey: 11 mins walk\nClosest Buses: 381\, 47\, 188 \nAccessibility\nThe entrance to the building has steps (a portable ramp is available) and a fully accessible bathroom is available.\nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-london-jan-2026/
LOCATION:PPL Hub\, Unity Wharf\, 13 Mill Street\, London\, SE1 2BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T130000
DTSTAMP:20251107T101236Z
CREATED:20251107T101119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T101236Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Monday 12 January 2026 | 11am to 1pm | Leeds\nTickets: Free \nThe next meeting of the Yorkshire Peer Support Networking Group will be discussing a couple of topics from the last meeting\, including increasing the diversity of volunteer cohorts\, and training and development of volunteers (including eLearning).  \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nLucy Smith \nVenue \nCanal & River Trust\, 21 The Calls\, Leeds\, LS2 7EH \nLeeds train station is about a 7 minute walk away. \nBooking \nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-yorkshire-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Canal & River Trust\, 21 The Calls\, Leeds\, LS2 7EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20251027T125655Z
CREATED:20251027T125440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T125655Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 2 December 2025 | 2pm – 4pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nWilkinson Room\, St Thomas’s Centre\, Ardwick Green North\, Manchester\, M12 6FZ \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-dec-2025/
LOCATION:St Thomas’s Centre\, Gaskell Room\, St Thomas’s Centre\, Ardwick Green North\, Manchester\, M12 6FZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20250924T113015Z
CREATED:20250924T113015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T113015Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 18 November 2025 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Glasgow\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the Scotland Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nPlease note that there is a maximum of one person from any organisation. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Leads \nClaire Burrell & Karen Filsell \nVenue\nDuke Room\, Virgin Money\, 4 Royal Exchange Square\, Glasgow\, G1 3AB.  \n2 minutes’ walk from Glasgow Queen Street station\, 10 minutes walk from Glasgow Central station. Buses run close by as well. \nThe entrance to the branch is just off Queen Street on Royal Exchange Square\, overlooking the Gallery of Modern Art (and the Duke of Wellington).  \nVirgin Money will provide tea\, coffee or chilled water. Attendees can bring snacks or cold food to eat in the room.  \nAccessibility\nThe Virgin Money branch is fully accessible. The meeting room is on the 2nd floor\, accessible by lift.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland-november-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money (Glasgow)\, Duke Room\, Virgin Money\, 4 Royal Exchange Square\, Glasgow\, G1 3AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20250912T083018Z
CREATED:20250912T083018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T083018Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: East Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 5 November 2025 | 11am to 1pm | Nottingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the East Midlands Peer Support Networking Group is an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with others. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout our regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nRob Jackson \nVenue\nDryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 4FQ \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-east-midlands-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden Street\,\, Nottingham\, NG1 4FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T153000
DTSTAMP:20250804T113210Z
CREATED:20250804T113210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T113210Z
UID:172862-1761222600-1761233400@volunteermanagers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 23 October 2025 | 12.30pm to 3.30pm | West Sussex\nTickets: Free\nThe October meeting of the South East England Peer Support Networking Group will be focusing on the theme of helping colleagues who are not volunteer managers. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nChris Wade \nVenue\nDogs Trust\, Brighton Road\, Shoreham by Sea\, West Sussex\, BN43 5LT \nBooking\nBooking your place via online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-south-east-england-october-2025/
LOCATION:Dogs Trust Shoreham\, Brighton Road\, Shoreham by Sea\, West Sussex\, BN43 5LT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20250820T105154Z
CREATED:20250820T104923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T105154Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16 October 2025 | 6pm to 7.30pm | London\nTickets: Free\nJoin us at the end of the last day of the online AVM conference for the first AVM London Peer Support Network evening social event with food and drink! \nLewisham Donation Hub\, The Mayor of Lewisham’s charity of the year 2025/26\, is a multi-purpose donation hub based in South East London. The Hub has been actively recruiting and supporting people seeking asylum as volunteers for over 5 years to support activity in their busy distribution hub. Find out more about Lewisham Donation Hub here. \nCome along to this relaxed\, informal social event and hear from those both involved in volunteering and managing volunteers to learn more on connecting and supporting this valuable and often untapped group of potential volunteers in London with plenty of opportunity for networking. \nEveryone is welcome\, you do not need to be a member of AVM to come and many of our events include first timers who are most welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAs food and drink will be provided for this event\, we would ask that if you book and then are no longer able to attend that you please let us know by emailing: london@volunteermanagers.org.uk \nSusannah and Jess look forward to meeting you. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nSusannah Hodge and Jess Young \nVenue\nLewisham Donation Hub\, Unit D\, Place Ladywell\, 261 Lewisham High Street\, SE13 6AY.\nLadywell station is a 5 minute walk and has direct links from London Bridge station. \nAccessibility and dietary requirements\nIf you have any accessibility requirements or dietary requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you. \nBooking\nBooking your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-london-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Lewisham Donation Hub\, Unit D\, Place Ladywell\, 261 Lewisham High Street\, London\, SE13 6AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 25 September 2025 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Birmingham\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the West Midlands Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nThe format of the meetings is relaxed and informal. We want these meetings to be as useful as possible to colleagues and will work with you to put together an agenda that covers topics you are interested in. In order to get the most out of the meeting\, please come along willing to share and participate. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThe meetings will be held three times a year. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nCharlotte Witteridge \nVenue\nVirgin Money Birmingham\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS \nThe venue is located in the centre of Birmingham and is easily accessible via public transport (train\, bus and tram): \n\n3 minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station\n7 minute walk from Snow Hill Station\n6 minute walk from Moor Street Station\nMany local bus and tram services\nVarious local car parks\, including NCP Birmingham New Street\, Q-Park Mailbox\n\nPlease note that Birmingham operates a ‘clean air zone‘ for vehicles. \nAccessibility\nThe meeting room is located on the ground floor (no steps).\nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please include these in the relevant section of the booking form so that the meeting organiser can explore how they can be accommodated for you.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-west-midlands-september-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Birmingham)\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 25 September 2025 | 10am – 12pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity to get together and network with other volunteer management professionals. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nGaskell Room\, St Thomas’s Centre\, Ardwick Green North\, Manchester\, M12 6FZ \nBooking\nBook your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-sept-2025/
LOCATION:St Thomas’s Centre\, Gaskell Room\, St Thomas’s Centre\, Ardwick Green North\, Manchester\, M12 6FZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 24 September 2025 | 10am to 12pm | Sheffield\nTickets: Free\nThe first meeting of the Yorkshire Peer Support Networking Group is an opportunity to get everyone together for the first time\, network with each other\, and gauge interest for future meetings. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Lead\nLucy Smith \nVenue\nVirgin Money Sheffield\, 66 Fargate\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 2HE \nThe venue is located in the centre of Sheffield and is accessible via public transport. It is an 11 minute walk from Sheffield station. There are a number of car parks nearby – Carver Lane is around a 9 minute walk away and costs between £4-5. \nAccessibility\nThe building is listed as having disabled access and a hearing loop.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-east-england-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Sheffield\, 66 Fargate\, Sheffield\, S1 2HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 4 September 2025 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Stirling\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the Scotland Peer Support Networking Group will provide an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices\, pick up new ideas and collaborate with each other. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nAbout AVM’s regional Peer Support Networking Groups\nOur new Peer Support Networking Groups aim to bring people together to develop\, connect and empower one another as well as further the volunteer management profession. \nThey are managed by a regional Peer Support Group Lead\, and free of charge for anyone working in volunteer management. \nWe 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. \nWe will announce meeting dates for other regional groups over the coming months. If you are not an AVM Member\, make sure that you are subscribed to our Newsletters to get the latest updates for new meetings in your area. \nPeer Support Group Leads\nKaren Filsell & Claire Burrell \nVenue\nThe meeting will be in the Ben Cleuch room at Volunteer Scotland. The address is: Jubilee House\, Forthside Way\, Stirling\, FK8 1QZ. \nJubilee House overlooks Stirling train station\, and is reached by crossing the bridge across the train tracks. Buses also stop at the train station. There is car parking available close to the offices\, at Forthside Car Park (which is charged). There is no public parking available in front of Jubilee House\, but staff cars park there\, so it can by accessed by taxi. For Blue Badge parking\, please contact the event organisers or Volunteer Scotland for further advice. \nAccessibility\nThe building is fully accessible; the meeting room is upstairs\, and there is a lift.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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