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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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DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T104500
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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\, St. Saviour's Wharf\, 23 Mill Street\, London\, SE1 2BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
CREATED:20250805T103738Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
CREATED:20250528T141442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T102540Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142737
CREATED:20250219T120918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T084653Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 30 July 2025 | 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Crawley\nTickets: Free\nThe July meeting of the South East England Peer Support Networking Group will be focusing on the theme of broadening the diversity of volunteering and will include a presentation by Emily Thorpe from Crawley Community Action on Broadening Diversity in Volunteering. \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\nThe Montefiore Institute\, Hazelwick Road\, Three Bridges\, Crawley RH10 1NA. \nThe venue is directly opposite Three Bridges Station for anyone travelling by train. There are bus stops at the station which come from Redhill \, Brighton and other Mid Sussex surrounding areas. There is a large car park out the back of the hall which can be accessed via the side of the building. \nPlease note – the venue for this event has changed from the one originally advertised.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-south-east-england-july-2025/
LOCATION:The Montefiore Institute\, Hazelwick Road\, Three Bridges\, Crawley\, RH10 1NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250618T112101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T105547Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 2pm to 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\nPlease note the change of venue to: Gaskell Room\, St Thomas’s Centre Ardwick Green N\, Manchester M12 6FZ \nBooking\nBooking your place via our online booking form.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-july-2025/
LOCATION:The Children’s Society\, 17 Rowlands Way\, Wythenshawe\, M22 5RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T104500
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250528T151958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T130832Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Monday 7 July 2025 | 9am (for 9.15am start) to 10.45am | London\nTickets: Free\nFollowing feedback from those who attended our previous meetings\, we’ll be running our third London face-to-face networking event on the topic of creating effective corporate partnerships with three speakers. \nSuzy Mayel-Afshar\, Head of Volunteer Programmes at DataKind; Jessica Costa Silva\, Corporate Engagement and Volunteer Manager at akt; and Nikki Squelch\, People Engagement Consultant will be sharing their wide-ranging experiences from getting started with corporate partnerships through to setting up and running employee/skilled volunteer programmes. \nAlongside hearing from our speakers in a fireside chat there will be opportunities for discussions on the topic and time to network with those who are there. The format will be relaxed and informal with plenty of opportunity to connect\, share and learn. \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 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\nCarWow\, 2nd floor\, 10 Bressenden Place\, SW1E 5DH \nOn arrival at CarWow’s offices\, please check in at the main reception\, collect a visitor pass and go through the access gates using the pass. You’ll then need to take the lift to the meeting space on the 2nd floor. Please note the office will not be open until 9am and the nearest tube stop and 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.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-london-july-2025/
LOCATION:CarWow\, 2nd Floor\, 10 Bressenden Place\, London\, SW1E 5DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250219T115826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T154417Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 8 May 2025 | 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Surrey\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the South East England Peer Support Networking Group will be focusing on the theme of measuring the impact of volunteering. \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\nRHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB. \nThere are car parks at the venue. Please arrive a few minutes early at the garden reception and the volunteering team in Purple tops will guide you to the room.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-south-east-england-may-2025/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250317T143335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T093711Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 8 May 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\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-may-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Birmingham)\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250305T124630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152148Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 6 May 2025 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Edinburgh\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the Scotland Peer Support Networking Group will be in Edinburgh\, and 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 Lead\nKaren Filsell \nVenue\nRoom 7\, Virgin Money\, 83 George Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 3ES \n(Please note the change of venue for this event) \nAccessibility\nFlat access with shallow\, slight slope up into the building. The room has a hearing loop.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland-may-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Edinburgh)\, 83 George Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 3ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T104500
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250319T115547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T150807Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Monday 28 April 2025 | 9am to 10.45am | London\nTickets: Free\nFollowing feedback from those who attended our first meeting in January\, we’ll be running our second London face to face networking event on the topic of New ideas and innovations at each stage of the volunteering journey. \nThis roundtable is a chance to share and hear from colleagues on some of the latest developments in the sector\, sharing practical tools and resources helping us deliver our role. The second part of the session will be speed networking. \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. \nThere will be an agenda for the meeting\, but the format will be relaxed and informal with plenty of opportunity to connect\, share and learn. \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\nGirlguiding\, 17-19 Buckingham Palace Road\, London\, SW1W 0PT \nOn arrival at Girlguiding’s offices\, please check in with reception who will direct you to the meeting room. Please note the office will not be open until 9am and the nearest tube stop and 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.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-peer-support-networking-meeting-london-april-2025/
LOCATION:Girlguiding Office (London)\, 17-19 Buckingham Palace Road\, London\, SW1W 0PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T154000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20250219T124856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T124933Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 1 April 2025 | 1.30pm to 3.40pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West 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 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\nVirgin Money lounge\, Manchester Store\, 48-50 Market Street\, Manchester\, M1 1PW \nThe venue is a 10-15 minute walk from all three Manchester stations. The closest parking is at NCP Manchester Piccadilly Plaza\, City Tower\, New York St\, Manchester M1 4AJ. \nAccessibility\nThe meeting room is in the basement\, and there is a lift in the building.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-april-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Manchester)\, 48-50 Market Street\, Manchester\, M1 1PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20241223T144734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T170515Z
UID:171819-1738231200-1738238400@volunteermanagers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 30 January 2025 | 10am to 12pm | Manchester\nTickets: Free\nThe next meeting of the North West England Peer Support Networking Group is an opportunity for anyone working in volunteer management to connect with other volunteer managers\, share best practices 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 Lead\nAimee Packwood \nVenue\nVirgin Money lounge\, Manchester Store\, 48-50 Market Street\, Manchester\, M1 1PW \nThe venue is a 10-15 minute walk from all three Manchester stations. The closest parking is at NCP Manchester Piccadilly Plaza\, City Tower\, New York St\, Manchester M1 4AJ. \nAccessibility\nThe meeting room is in the basement\, and there is a lift in the building.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-north-west-england-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Manchester)\, 48-50 Market Street\, Manchester\, M1 1PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T154500
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Network Meeting: South East England
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29 January 2025 | 1.30pm to 3.45pm | Surrey\nTickets: Free\nThe first meeting of the South East England 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. \nMembers’ aims for this network and future events will be discussed at this meeting. Please arrive just before 1.30pm. \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\nChris Wade \nVenue\nRHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB \nThere are car parks at the venue. Please arrive a few minutes early at the garden reception and the volunteering team in Purple tops will guide you to the room. \nBook your place\nIf you would like to attend\, please email Chris Wade.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-network-meeting-south-east-england/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T104500
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 22 January 2025 | 9am to 10.45am | London\nTickets: Free\nThe first meeting of the London Peer Support Networking Group is an opportunity to hear from Claire Bonham\, CEO of Sculpt on how she made the leap from Strategic Volunteering Lead at the Salvation Army to CEO of Sculpt\, a charity empowering young people based in Southwark. \nThe aim is for these meetings to be as useful as possible to everyone\, so we will work with all attendees to put together an agenda that covers topics you are interested in going forward. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThere will be an agenda for the meetings\, but the format will be relaxed and informal with plenty of opportunity to connect\, share and learn. \nPlease come along willing to share and participate to help get the most out of the meeting. Please arrive at 9am for a 9.15am start. \nThe aim is to run the meetings quarterly. \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\nSusannah Hodge and Jess Young \nVenue\nThe PPL Hub at St. Saviour’s Wharf\, 23 Mill Street\, London\, SE1 2BE – Access 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.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-london/
LOCATION:PPL Hub\, St. Saviour's Wharf\, 23 Mill Street\, London\, SE1 2BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: East Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 21 January 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 each other. \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\nNottingham Trent University\, Nottingham City Centre \nBook your place\nIf you would like to attend\, please email Rob Jackson.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/east-midlands-peer-support-networking-meeting-january-2025/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T123000
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: Scotland
DESCRIPTION:*Please note new address details* \nThe meeting will now be held at: Sustrans Scotland\, 5/4 Ingram House\, 227 Ingram Street\, Glasgow G1 1DA \nTuesday 21 January 2025 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Glasgow\nTickets: Free\nThe first meeting of the Scotland 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 each other. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThe format and frequency of meetings will be discussed at this first meeting. \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\nClaire Burrell \nVenue\n*Please note new address details* \nSustrans Scotland\, 5/4 Ingram House\, 227 Ingram Street\, Glasgow G1 1DA \nAccessibility\nArgyll Chambers is reached through Argyll Arcade; staircase and lift on the left as you enter the Arcade from Buchanan Street
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/peer-support-networking-meeting-scotland/
LOCATION:34 Argyll Chambers\, Buchanan Street\, Glasgow G2 8BD\, 34 Argyll Chambers\, Buchanan Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T142738
CREATED:20241112T120705Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16 January 2025 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Birmingham\nTickets: Free\nThe first meeting of the West 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 each other. \nEveryone is welcome\, although booking is essential as places are limited by the venue capacity. \nThere will be an agenda for the meetings\, but the format will be relaxed and informal.  \nThe aim is for these meetings to be as useful as possible to everyone\, so the organiser will work with all attendees to put together an agenda that covers topics you are interested in.  \nPlease come along willing to share and participate to help get the most out of the meeting. \nThe aim is to run the meetings quarterly. \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\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/
LOCATION:Virgin Money Lounge (Birmingham)\, 136-138 New Street\, Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B2 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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