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SUMMARY:Members' Forum: Rethinking Volunteer Management - From Journey to Community
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16 April 2026 | 9.30am to 11am | Online via Zoom\nTicket prices: Free for AVM Members\nVolunteer management shouldn’t feel so difficult – but in reality\, it is. This session strips back the chaos to look at the full volunteer journey\, from first contact to long-term engagement\, and asks the hard questions about whether our systems actually support the relationships we’re trying to build. We’ll challenge assumptions\, share what’s working elsewhere\, and leave with practical ideas for doing things differently -not just better admin\, but genuinely stronger volunteer communities. \nCovering the complete volunteer journey – from recruitment and onboarding through to retention and recognition – we will examine where the gaps and friction points actually lie. We’ll explore how you can shift from transactional management to building genuine volunteer communities\, including practical approaches to strengthening relationships and creating a sense of belonging. \nYou’ll also look at your underlying systems and processes: what’s fit for purpose\, what needs binning\, and how to redesign volunteer management that actually works for volunteers and staff alike. By the end of the session\, you will have fresh ideas to support your volunteers\, refresh your volunteer journey and simplify your processes. You’ll also take away some tools that you can use with your teams to enhance and streamline your processes. \nThis event will cover:\n\nNew ideas and creative approaches to approaching the volunteer experience in their organisation.\nHow to improve the volunteer journey in your organisation by focusing on opportunities to connect.\nHow to map and streamline processes to improve volunteer services for both volunteers and managers.\nViewing volunteering as community building rather than management\, and understanding the link between volunteers and fundraising.\nThe role learning can play for volunteers.\n\nWho is this event for?\nThis event is suitable for people in the following types of roles: \n\nOperational – focused on the day-to-day execution of the volunteer program\, managing the immediate needs of volunteers.\nManagement or Strategic – overseeing multiple programs\, managing staff (paid or unpaid)\, and having budgetary and strategic input into the program’s direction.\nDirector or Senior Leadership – setting the vision\, strategy\, and policy for volunteering across the entire organisation.\n\nSession overview\n\nThe role of emotions\nTouchpoint mapping\nSystems and process streamlining\nThe role of learning\nBarriers to volunteering and how community building can overcome this\nDiscussion in small groups on Emotions\, Learning and Commitment and how we can all make changes within our own organisations.\n\nAbout the speakers\nJenny Raschbauer – Founder\, Social Sector Support\nJenny started volunteering as a child and has volunteered or worked with volunteers for the past 30 years. She has recruited and trained 2 volunteer teams from scratch\, led a team of 120 and indirectly supported volunteers through a wide range of organisations. Jenny delivered volunteer management training both regionally for the National Trust\, and for Derbyshire Voluntary Action ensuring that delivery was tailored to the audience\, grass-roots groups and charities in the case of the latter. Jenny launched Social Sector Support in 2025. \nKatie Wilson – Community Development Worker\, Rushmoor Voluntary Services\nKatie Wilson is a passionate professional with nearly two decades of experience in the voluntary sector. Since 2006\, she has worked with a range of organisations—including the National Trust\, Cranleigh Arts Centre\, and Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey—gaining deep insight into the power of volunteer engagement. Katie has a proven track record of revitalising volunteer programmes\, successfully redeveloping the volunteer offer at two organisations and improving recruitment and retention. \nAVM Members’ discount\nAVM members are eligible for a discount on the event ticket price. Please login to your account so that your discount can be automatically applied. \nIf you’re not an AVM member\, you can join AVM today to gain access to this event\, as well as receiving lots of other benefits\, including access to free member-only events\, discounts for all public events and the annual AVM conference. \nJoin AVM today to access your discount for this event.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/rethinking-volunteer-management-from-journey-to-community/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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SUMMARY:Mediation Training: Handling Conflict with Confidence in Volunteer Management
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 22 April | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Online via Zoom\nTicket prices: Members £43 | Non-members £65\nDo you ever find yourself caught between volunteers who don’t see eye to eye\, wishing you had a clearer way to help them move forward? \nThis session will give you some practical mediation tools that you can use even if ‘conflict resolution’ isn’t in your job title. \nDisagreements are a natural part of team dynamics and when handled early and with care\, they can strengthen understanding and connection.  \nThis interactive workshop will introduce you to the principles and practice of mediation. You’ll learn how to approach conflict constructively\, support open conversations\, and help volunteers move forward collaboratively. \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\nUnderstand what mediation is (and isn’t) and how it supports volunteer relationships.\nRecognise types and signs of conflict that arise in volunteer teams.\nGain practical tools and communication techniques\, including reframing\, summarising\, and managing triggers.\nBuild confidence to guide constructive conversations in a safe\, supportive way.\n\nWho should attend\nVolunteer managers\, coordinators\, and anyone leading teams of volunteers and looking to strengthen their communication and conflict-resolution skills. \nAbout the trainer\nLouise Kelly is an accredited mediator with extensive experience in volunteer management and community mediation. She trained with the Open College Network and volunteers with Calm\, supporting communities through challenging conversations.  \nAlongside her freelance mediation work with workplaces and voluntary organisations\, Louise draws on extensive experience in safeguarding and volunteer management within community projects. Her approach is warm\, practical\, and focused on creating safe\, supportive spaces where everyone feels heard. \nAVM Members’ discount\nAVM members are eligible for a discount on the event ticket price. Please login to your account so that your discount can be automatically applied. \nIf you’re not an AVM member\, you can join AVM today to gain access to this event\, as well as receiving lots of other benefits\, including access to free member-only events\, discounts for all public events and the annual AVM conference.  \nYou will also have access to the AVM BiteSize webcasts and AVM Replay videos of previous events\, including our annual conference. Members also have the opportunity to join our Mentoring Scheme and build their professional network through AVM Connect. \nJoin AVM today to access your discount for this event.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/handling-conflict-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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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:20260506T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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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:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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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:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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SUMMARY:Member-only Event: Mindful Movement and Meditation Hour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 14 May 2026 | 1pm to 2pm | Online via Zoom\nFree for AVM Members\nMove\, restore\, reset and take action with an hour of calm for volunteer managers \nTo mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2026\, with this year’s theme of ‘Action’\, this practical session will focus on simple things you can do to release stress and tension held in the mind and body. \nAcross the hour you’ll explore gentle Qigong (Chi Kung) joint-opening\, mindful movement\, breathing practices and a guided meditation designed with busy volunteer managers and leaders in mind. \nYou’ll leave with a mini ‘calm toolkit’ of short practices you can use before difficult conversations\, after challenging meetings\, at the beginning or the end of a long day or whenever you need some calm. \nThis event will cover:\n\nHow to use grounding and sensory awareness to arrive fully in the present moment and create psychological distance from work pressures.\nSimple Qigong joint-opening and flowing movements to ease shoulder\, neck and back tension while seated or standing at your desk.\nAn easy‑to‑remember breathing sequence to settle the nervous system and support focus.\nThe opportunity to try some Qigong “meditation in motion” to connect breath\, body and gentle movement.\nA guided meditation to help cultivate a calm mind and body.\n\nYou do not need any previous experience of Qigong\, mindfulness or meditation to take part. \nSession overview\n1pm – Arrive and Ground\nA guided grounding practice using the senses and simple body tapping to arrive in the present moment and release the “work day” from your system. \n1.10pm – Breath for Balance\nA short\, structured breathing practice to calm the mind and support emotional balance\, plus tips on using it before or after challenging situations. \n1.20pm – Gentle Qigong Joint Opening\nSoft\, accessible movements to open the joints of the shoulders\, spine and hips\, ease neck and upper back tension and connect breath with movement. All movements can be done standing or seated. \n1.30pm – Meditation in Motion\nA brief\, gentle seated or standing “meditation in motion” to link awareness\, breath and slow movement\, preparing the body and mind for stillness. \n1.40pm – Meditation\nA guided Qigong Cun Si (healing visualisation) meditation practice to promote health and groundedness. \nAbout the facilitator\nVicky Peake is an experienced and qualified Qigong/ Chi Kung teacher and has enjoyed teaching Qigong\, mindfulness and meditation in a range of settings since 2004. Vicky is also AVM’s Member Engagement and Events Officer having joined AVM in 2023 and has over 30 years’ experience in the third sector\, including in volunteer leadership\, service development\, fundraising and fundraising coaching.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/mindful-movement-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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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:20260611T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001225
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SUMMARY:Advanced Leadership Series: Leading Leaders - Coaching and Developing Volunteer Managers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 11 June 2026 | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Online via Zoom\nTicket prices: Members £43 | Non-Members £65\nHow do you inspire a network of managers to lead with both autonomy and alignment?\nBy applying leadership models to the development of volunteer managers\, focusing on coaching\, mentoring\, and performance development. \nThis training session is aimed at senior leaders in volunteering who want to develop confident\, autonomous volunteer managers\, supporting longer term succession planning and retention. \nLeading and managing volunteers is different from managing paid staff and this session will equip you with practical strategies to coach and develop volunteer managers. You will explore different leadership strategies\, effective coaching techniques and learn how to build confidence and autonomy in volunteer leaders. \nThrough interactive discussions and practical activities\, you will develop knowledge and skills to expand your leadership capability\, foster engagement\, and create a supportive culture for your volunteer managers. \nThis event will cover:\n\nthe role of leadership strategies/approaches and their relationship to coaching and other development activities\nreviewing and applying coaching principles and techniques to foster volunteer management development\nidentifying how to apply these skills back in your workplace.\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Nicky Adams – Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership\, University of Wolverhampton\nDr Nicky Adams is AVM’s Mentoring Scheme Lead Volunteer and a Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership at the University of Wolverhampton and a Samaritans listening volunteer. An experienced facilitator\, coach\, and mentor\, she specialises in developing others’ skills in leadership\, change management\, learning and development\, and professional growth. Nicky’s area of research is leadership and management and the development of these skills in the voluntary sector.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/leading-leaders-coaching-and-developing-volunteer-managers/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T101500
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SUMMARY:Mentoring: Mid-programme Catch Up Session (for Mentees)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 9.30am to 10.15am | Online\nFree for AVM members taking part in the Mentoring scheme\nCome along to a mentee meeting facilitated by the AVM to talk about how the programme is going for you.  \nWorking in small groups you will have the opportunity to share your experiences with other mentees and discuss any highlights or challenges encountered so far. We will talk through any information from the mid-programme review and deal with any additional questions as well as provide a networking opportunity. \nIn addition your input will help us ensure that the programme meets mentees needs and help develop mentors for future programmes as well as provide a networking opportunity.  \nThis session is only available for AVM Members who were matched with a mentor in the February 2026 Mentoring scheme. \nAbout the facilitator\nDr Nicky Adams\, the AVM Mentoring Scheme Lead Volunteer\, will be facilitating the session. Nicky is a Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership at the University of Wolverhampton. She is an experienced lecturer\, teacher\, facilitator\, Learning and Development professional\, coach and mentor\, specialising in helping others develop their own skills in the areas of management and leadership\, change management\, facilitation\, training\, coaching and mentoring. \nNot an AVM Member?\nIf you’re not an AVM member\, you can join AVM today to gain access to this event\, as well as lots of other benefits including access to other free member-only events\, discounts for all public events and the annual AVM conference.  \nYou will also have access to the AVM BiteSize webcasts and AVM Replay videos of previous events\, including our annual conference.  \nMembers also have the opportunity to build their professional network through AVM Connect. \nJoin AVM now
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/mentoring-mid-programme-catch-up-session-for-mentees-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member-only event
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SUMMARY:Mentoring: Mid-programme Catch Up Session (CPD and Group Supervision for Mentors)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 10.30am to 12pm | Online\nFree for AVM members taking part in the Mentoring scheme\nCome along to a mentor meeting facilitated by the AVM to share your mentoring experiences\, gain support through group supervision\, benefit from each other’s input and develop skills to help you feel more confident in your mentoring. \nThe first half of the session will be group supervision\, with time to discuss mentor challenges in a safe supportive space. The second half will provide a CPD (continuing professional development) session to develop skills for deepening mentor/ mentee relationship and cover any issues identified in the mid-programme review. \nSupervision is a critical part of mentoring and we encourage all mentors to take part in this catch up session. One advantage of group supervision is that the supervisees benefit from each other’s input\, as well as that of the supervisor. \nYour input will help us improve the programme for all participants and provide you with a networking opportunity. \nThis session is only available for AVM Members who were matched with a mentee in the February 2026 Mentoring scheme. \nAbout the facilitator\nDr Nicky Adams\, the AVM Mentoring Scheme Lead Volunteer\, will be facilitating the session. Nicky is a Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership at the University of Wolverhampton. She is an experienced lecturer\, teacher\, facilitator\, Learning and Development professional\, coach and mentor\, specialising in helping others develop their own skills in the areas of management and leadership\, change management\, facilitation\, training\, coaching and mentoring. \nNot an AVM Member?\nIf you’re not an AVM member\, you can join AVM today to gain access to this event\, as well as lots of other benefits including access to other free member-only events\, discounts for all public events and the annual AVM conference.  \nYou will also have access to the AVM BiteSize webcasts and AVM Replay videos of previous events\, including our annual conference.  \nMembers also have the opportunity to build their professional network through AVM Connect. \nJoin AVM now
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/mentoring-cpd-and-group-supervision-for-mentors-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member-only event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T123000
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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:20261001T093000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Leadership Series: Innovation and Change Leadership in Volunteer Services
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 1 October 2026 | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Online via Zoom\nTicket prices: Members £43 | Non-Members £65 \nHow do you lead your service through transformational change while keeping volunteers engaged? \nBy using strategies for fostering innovation\, managing organisational change\, and maintaining volunteer engagement during transitions. \nThis interactive workshop is designed to help you\, as a senior leader\, strengthen your ability to lead innovation and manage change effectively. \nYou will explore practical strategies for fostering a culture of creativity\, driving organisational transformation\, and maintaining volunteer engagement during periods of transition. \nThrough case studies\, and group discussions\, you will learn how to communicate vision\, overcome resistance\, and inspire adaptability. The session includes time to consider your own approach to change to help you navigate uncertainty while preserving trust and commitment\, ensuring innovation and change align with your values and volunteer motivation. \nThis event will cover:\n\nHow to develop strategies to foster innovation whilst maintaining service levels and stability\nApplying effective change leadership principles in volunteer contexts\nSupporting volunteers through transformation.\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Nicky Adams – Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership\, University of Wolverhampton\nDr Nicky Adams is AVM’s Mentoring Scheme Lead Volunteer and a Senior Lecturer in HR and Leadership at the University of Wolverhampton and a Samaritans listening volunteer. An experienced facilitator\, coach\, and mentor\, she specialises in developing others’ skills in leadership\, change management\, learning and development\, and professional growth.  Nicky’s area of research is leadership and management and the development of these skills in the voluntary sector.
URL:https://volunteermanagers.org.uk/event/innovation-and-change-leadership-in-volunteer-services/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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