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Heritage Volunteering Conference 2026
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November
The HVG Conference 2026 brings together colleagues from across the heritage sector for two days of learning, connection, and sector‑wide inspiration.
This year’s theme, ‘From Passion to Purpose: Volunteer Engagement in a Changing World’, explores what effective volunteer engagement looks like today and how we deepen the impact volunteers make across heritage organisations.
AVM Conference 2026
Wednesday 21st & 22nd October | 9am – 3:30pm | £58 – £169
We promise we’re not biased, but AVM’s annual conference is probably one of the biggest and best conferences that spans multiple sectors, bringing together over 200 volunteer managers, leaders, and heads of volunteering.
By attending, you get access to two days full of exclusive insights from leading industry voices with inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking panel discussions. You’ll discover innovative best practices alongside peers from across the sector.
You don’t even have to travel for it! This year’s conference is entirely online so you can participate from wherever you are!
Find out more and get tickets here.
Volunteer recruitment & engagement: Turning insight into action
Thursday 24th September | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Online
The Charity Retail Association are hosting a practical online session designed to help volunteer professionals in charity retail adapt, respond, and take action to the latest changes and trends in the space.
If you’re a volunteer manager, Head of Retail or lead volunteering for your charity, this is the workshop for you in 2026.
You’ll explore what effective volunteer recruitment and engagement looks like in 2026, drawing on the latest sector trends, real-world case studies, and learning from peers. You’ll leave with a clear, practical action plan to take back to your organisation and start making change.
Find out more and book your place.
Advanced Volunteer Management Symposium (AVMS) 2026
From 27 October 2026 | 5 week course | Online via Zoom
AVMS is designed for those leading volunteer engagement at a strategic level – people who often carry significant responsibility but don’t always have access to specialist development or a peer community that understands the complexity of their role.
This year’s theme – Rising to the Moment: Why leading volunteer engagement isn’t like building flat-pack furniture – will be led by Dr Helen Timbrell, Martin J Cowling, Rob Jackson, Laura Hamilton and Tracey O’Neill.
98% of previous attendees said the symposium changed their practice, making it a fantastic development opportunity for organisations of all sizes.
Find out more and reserve your spot here.
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