Our Partner News and Events
AVM Event: Skills-based Volunteering
Wednesday 21st May 2025 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Online | from £27
Our partners at the Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) are spotlighting skills-based volunteering – a powerful way to engage volunteers who contribute their professional expertise to help others..
This event is perfect for anyone looking to:
- Reimagine corporate volunteering beyond traditional team days
- Explore the benefits of skills-based volunteering
- Involve volunteers in new and innovative ways
- Address organisational skills gaps
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the value this approach brings to charities, businesses, and volunteers alike, plus real-life examples and ideas to help you get started.
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!
Ongoing – 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
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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