Our Partner News and Events
Measuring the impact of volunteering with Volunteer Ireland
Tuesday 24th January | 10 – 1pm | Online
As organisations are increasingly expected to evidence the impact of their work, understanding how to measure the value of volunteering has never been more important.
This training introduces the Volunteer Impact Assessment Toolkit (VIAT), a practical and flexible resource designed to help organisations of all sizes assess and demonstrate the impact of their volunteering activities.
The session will guide participants through the toolkit handbook, using exercises and group discussion to explore each stage of an impact assessment and support attendees to begin planning their own.
Register to attend this training now.
HVG Event: A Look Ahead at 2026
Tuesday 27th January | 3 – 4pm | Online
The Heritage Volunteering Group is hosting a panel discussion exploring the future of volunteering and the challenges and opportunities that may arise in 2026.
Our very own Chris Martin will be part of this panel, alongside:
- Matt Hick – Head of Volunteering at the Science Museum Group and Chair of HVG.
- Rob Jackson – Consultant at Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd and Executive Board Member of HVG.
- Sam Clift – Volunteer Resource Manager at the London Transport Museum, Advisory Board Member of HVG and HVG Volunteer Leader of the Year 2023.
This event is an exciting opportunity to hear from experts, share ideas, and discuss what’s next for the volunteer sector.
As always, the HVG events programme is proudly sponsored by TeamKinetic. Not a member? No problem, you can sign up easily via the event page.
Volunteer Inductions – The Good, The Bad and What They Could Be
January 29th, 2026 | 9:30am – 11:30am | £27.00 – £43.00
Our partners at AVM are hosting a session on how to design effective, engaging volunteer inductions that set people up for success from day one.
The session will explore what truly makes a good induction, how to secure senior leadership buy-in, and practical steps for developing an induction package that feels welcoming, purposeful and volunteer-centred.
Attendees will also hear case studies from two charities that have recently overhauled their approach, sharing the impact and lessons learned.
Speakers include Karen Gurney (Volunteer Development and Experience Manager at Oxfam) and Dan Smith (Volunteering Development Manager at Noah’s Ark).
AVM members can get discounted tickets, but if you’re not a member, don’t worry! Anyone interested can join the AVM to gain access to this event along with a range of other member-only benefits.
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