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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: London
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 22 April 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 April 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-apr-26/
LOCATION:Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)\, 80 Vincent Square\, London\, SW1P 2PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T103000
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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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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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SUMMARY:Peer Support Networking Meeting: North West England
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7 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:20260521T103000
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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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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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