Our Partner News and Events

HVG Event: The role of vetting in volunteer recruitment

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | 3pm to 4pm | Online

This session, hosted by the Heritage Volunteering Group, will focus on some recent research into volunteer recruitment in the UK and the role of vetting.

They will explore how to create balanced, volunteer-appropriate recruitment systems that are both safe and offer accessible and welcoming joining processes to attract and support volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

Find out more and book a place here.


Rob Jackson: Volunteering — the new reality

In Rob Jackson’s latest blog, he takes a look at the current volunteering climate.

What’s changing? What’s coming next? And how can you keep on top of it all?

Rob provides some great resources to take a look at the latest research and discusses what factors are causing changes to the state of volunteering.

Read the full piece here.


AVM Event: Digital Skills and Inclusion in Volunteering

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Online via Zoom

The Association of Volunteer Managers are hosting a workshop to help you develop your knowledge of Digital. This knowledge is becoming increasingly valuable as more and more organisations adopt a digital-first position.

They will cover:

  • The wider context around digital exclusion and the positive impact digital inclusion can have on people’s lives
  • Tools and approaches to support volunteers develop their digital skills and confidence
  • Understanding barriers to digital inclusion and how individuals and organisations can work together to break down those barriers

Find out more and get your tickets now.