Our Partner News and Events
AVM Event: Building Confidence in Conflict Management
Thursday 24th April 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am | Online | from £43
Save the date and join AVM for a practical workshop on managing conflict in volunteer-involving organisations. Led by Nicola Lake, an expert in volunteer management, this session will help you understand the roots of conflict, recognise warning signs, and apply effective de-escalation strategies to create safer and more positive environments.
AVM members receive discounted tickets, along with access to exclusive resources, mentoring opportunities, and more. If you’re not a member, now’s the perfect time to join and unlock these benefits. Register today to enhance your skills and strengthen your organisation!
Shape the Future of Volunteer Engagement at the 2025 Advanced Volunteer Management Symposium!
29th April – 24th June 2025 | Online | From £85
Are you ready to re-imagine volunteer engagement and become a change leader in your field in 2025? Join an innovative and thought-provoking professional development journey designed for volunteer engagement professionals who are ready to lead differently.
Global Connections: Be part of a dynamic international community of leaders from Scotland, England, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, all dedicated to advancing the art and science of volunteer engagement.
What’s New in 2025?
- Challenging keynote addresses by thought leaders Sarah Wilson and Lisa Joyslin, designed to provoke meaningful, community-centred, change in volunteer engagement.
- Faculty-Led Sessions: Learn from over 130 years of combined expertise as we dive deep into leadership strategies, practical applications, and volunteer engagement innovations.
- Interactive Circles Gatherings: Unique peer-learning opportunities where you can connect with like-minded professionals, exchange insights, and build actionable strategies.
- Fresh Focus Areas: Recruitment, retention, and redesigning volunteer roles in today’s evolving world, ensuring you leave with tools to navigate change effectively.
“The keynote speakers were inspiring, and the Circles allowed me to reflect and apply what I learned to my own volunteer engagement strategy. This was unlike any other professional development I’ve done.”
Key Details:
- Dates: 29th April – 24th June 2025
- Format: Online, with interactive sessions and real-time learning opportunities
- Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
- Pricing Options:
- Early Bird (until 28 February): £85 / $169 (AUD)
- Full Price: £99 / $189 (AUD)
This isn’t just another training course; it’s your chance to ignite your potential, reshape volunteer engagement, and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Enquiries: avms@runbox.com
Apply today and start your journey at the UK site: https://tinyurl.com/AVMS25UK or the Australian site: https://tinyurl.com/AVMS25AU
Strategic Volunteer Engagement – Masterclass with Rob Jackson
1st May 2025 | Online | From £295
Join Rob Jackson as he leads a one-day masterclass, “Strategic Volunteer Engagement — steps to success”, for HR Conferences UK.
By the end of the day, you will understand:
- The current data on volunteer engagement – rates of volunteering, time given, why people volunteer and why they don’t.
- Some of the social trends driving change in volunteering.
- What organisations can do to adapt to the new volunteering reality.
- What steps you need to take to adapt your volunteering offer, learning from the experience of others on the course.
- How to set an effective vision for volunteer engagement and why that’s crucial to successful volunteering outcomes.
NAVCA Annual Conference 2025: The Power of Local Infrastructure
Thursday 15th May 2025 | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Sheffield Hallam University
We’re thrilled to be sponsoring this year’s annual NAVCA Conference!
As the membership body for local voluntary sector infrastructure organisations, NAVCA’s conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with others in the sector.
If you’re attending and would like to book in time to catch up with Chris, you can do so via this link.
By supporting this event, we’re helping NAVCA keep it as affordable and accessible as possible, and we can’t wait to meet NAVCA members and other organisations driving positive change.
Join us in Sheffield on the 15th of May to discover how TeamKinetic can help you connect, through great value volunteer management software.
Buy your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/navca/1467687
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