{"id":15964,"date":"2025-01-07T09:42:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15964"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:55:40","slug":"teamtalk-january-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/","title":{"rendered":"TeamTalk January 2025: A New Year Dawns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello and welcome to TeamKinetic\u2019s TeamTalk January newsletter in blog form! Well to kick things off, all of us at TeamKinetic wish you all a very happy new year! We hope you found the time to rest and recover over the holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any New Year&#8217;s resolutions? They&#8217;re always easier to make than stick to, aren&#8217;t they? But it&#8217;s always nice to have a goal to work towards, no matter how big or small it may be! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you find value in this TeamTalk to kick off the year. As always, we really appreciate feedback so feel free to leave a comment, shoot over an email, or message via social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This roundup is designed to keep you up-to-date with what\u2019s going on at TeamKinetic, our partners, and across the third sector in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to subscribe to the TeamTalk newsletter, please send an email over to me at alex@teamkinetic.co.uk and we\u2019ll get you on the list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read our roundup of stories we think you need to know about, click to go to the next page below, or choose a story from the list: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002133;\"><a style=\"color: #9ed9b0;\" href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/2\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><strong>TeamKinetic News and Events<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/3\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><span style=\"color: #002133;\"><strong>Our Partner News and Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/4\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><span style=\"color: #8c91ba;\"><strong>What&#8217;s Happening in the Third Sector?<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/5\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><span style=\"color: #ffb37b;\"><strong>TeamKinetic User Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/2\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\">Next Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TeamKinetic News and Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital in Volunteering Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may know, late last year we launched the Digital in Volunteering Toolkit. We&#8217;ve been developing this toolkit and surrounding resources for a while now alongside Gethyn Williams and our partners at the Association of Volunteer Managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part One of the Toolkit is out now and is all about helping you get ready to embrace digital in your role.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-part-one-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-part-one-1.png 975w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-part-one-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-part-one-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-part-one-1-900x507.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Parts two and three are coming this year, so stay tuned for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-parts-two-and-three.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-parts-two-and-three.png 975w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-parts-two-and-three-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-parts-two-and-three-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/toolkit-parts-two-and-three-900x507.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll also be looking to kick-start the Community of Practice very soon. This will be a space for volunteer managers and leaders to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong> &#8211; hear about future Toolkit updates and related training opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn<\/strong> &#8211; share digital knowledge and experiences with their peers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influence<\/strong> &#8211; bring our collective voice together to advocate for our needs in digital technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Community of Practice is all about empowering you to embrace digital transformation confidently. It\u2019s a vendor-neutral space that we hope will play a key role in some significant digital agendas coming to volunteering next year. We\u2019d love for you to join us. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/volunteermanagers.org.uk\/resources\/uncategorized\/digital-in-volunteering-toolkit\/\">sign up for the community of practice and get your hands on part one of the toolkit here<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-regular-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/volunteermanagers.org.uk\/resources\/uncategorized\/digital-in-volunteering-toolkit\/\" style=\"color:#faf5ed;background-color:#8c91ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a look at the Toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we need a toolkit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The volunteer landscape is evolving faster than ever. The COVID era has reshaped who volunteers and what they expect, while social changes challenge traditional recruitment and retention approaches. With digital technology also advancing rapidly, this toolkit offers Volunteer Managers timely support to re-evaluate the role of digital within their organisations, allowing them to adapt and thrive amidst these shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in the toolkit for me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The toolkit is perfect for any volunteer managers and leaders. But anyone involved in the volunteering world will find it useful! It tackles big questions for the future, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How can we prepare for the impact of AI?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In what ways can digital help us be more inclusive?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What exactly is open data, and how can it add value?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a range of practical advice and shared learnings, the toolkit empowers Volunteer Managers to adopt the right digital solutions on their own terms, addressing real-world challenges in volunteer management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TeamTalk Pod &#8211; Season Three Wrapped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Season three of our podcast has, sadly, come to a close. But stay tuned for future episodes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never listened to the podcast before? You can catch it on Spotify below, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLoFqTVimJTjt7QJFlzmkcqbM5znWpz6Pv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube via this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/1OzyonvtbJqAkxfIm3P31T?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other bits and bobs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TeamKinetic App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please get in touch if you&#8217;re interested in adopting your own branded version of the TeamKinetic app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/01\/teamkinetic-app\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about white-labeled apps here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, and you&#8217;re happy using the generic app, you can download it via the links below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.teamkinetic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/android-download-buttons-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13734\" style=\"width:142px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/android-download-buttons-1.png 568w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/android-download-buttons-1-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/volunteer-with-teamkinetic\/id6456945746\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"176\" src=\"http:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apple-download-buttons-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13735\" style=\"width:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apple-download-buttons-1.png 526w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apple-download-buttons-1-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tempo Integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to reward your volunteers in a new way with Tempo Time Credits? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/new-app-and-tempo-integration\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please see this blog for all the key information to get started with Tempo.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Training<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly TeamKinetic Masterclasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday 5th February, 10:00am \u2013 11:30am on Managing Criminal Record Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Criminal record checking is super important in some organisations and we have some great tools to help out. We also have a great end-to-end in-app facility for generating and checking identity and criminal history. No more in-person or post office identity checks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see all upcoming training sessions and masterclasses within your system by going to Help &amp; Support \u2192 Extra Training. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-1024x616.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-900x541.png 900w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-1280x770.png 1280w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1.png 1521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>We&#8217;re also always looking for new topics to cover in these Masterclasses. If there&#8217;s anything regarding the TeamKinetic system that you&#8217;re not quite sure on, you can suggest it and we&#8217;ll add it to our list of topics to cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email <a href=\"mailto:alex@teamkinetic.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alex@teamkinetic.co.uk<\/a> with the subject &#8216;Masterclass Suggestion&#8217;, or use the live chat function on our website&nbsp;to pop in and suggest it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Other stories:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/3\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><span style=\"color: #002133;\"><strong>Our Partner News and Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/4\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><span style=\"color: #8c91ba;\"><strong>What&#8217;s Happening in the Third Sector?<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/5\/?utm_source=newsletter&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\"><span style=\"color: #ffb37b;\"><strong>TeamKinetic User Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\">Previous Page<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/teamtalk-january-25\/3\/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=teamtalk_january\">Next Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Partner News and Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NAVCA Annual Conference 2025: The Power of Local Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 15th May 2025   |   10:30 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM   |   Sheffield Hallam University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16183\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-88x88.png 88w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TeamKinetic-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to announce that TeamKinetic is proudly sponsoring the NAVCA Annual Conference 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the membership body for local voluntary sector infrastructure organisations, NAVCA\u2019s conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with others in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re attending and would like to book in time to catch up with Chris, <a href=\"https:\/\/savvycal.com\/Chris-Martin-fd7fab21\/navca-conference?sid=f042c344-370a-4f8e-a237-e2f7edd80105&amp;from=2025-05-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you can do so via this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By supporting this event, we\u2019re helping NAVCA keep it as affordable and accessible as possible, and we can\u2019t wait to meet NAVCA members and other organisations driving positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in Sheffield on the 15th of May to discover how TeamKinetic can help you connect, through great value volunteer management software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy your tickets here: <a href=\"https:\/\/buytickets.at\/navca\/1467687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/buytickets.at\/navca\/1467687<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HVG Event: A Look Ahead at 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday 15th January 2025   |   2:30 &#8211; 3:30pm   |   Online   |   Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk\/hvg-events\/?utm_source=teamkinetic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=teamtalk_newsletter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1024x532.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15810\" style=\"width:778px;height:404px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-900x467.png 900w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-1280x665.png 1280w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Heritage Volunteering Group are kicking off 2025 with a look ahead to 2025 and what it has in store for them and their members. It will be a chance to take stock, reflect on the year ahead and reconnect with colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers include Matt Hick, HVG Chair and Head of Volunteering at the Science Museum Group, and Rob Jackson, HVG Executive Committee Board member and Director at Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.betterimpact.com\/PublicOrganization\/2edef63d-f025-4f2d-bfc4-e1736adf8137\/Activity\/69c7041a-c9d9-41e5-8f4c-215105d20b5a\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for free via this link!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AVM Event: Attract, Engage and Retain Volunteers Through Powerful Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 23rd January 2025   |   9:30am &#8211; 12:30pm   |   Online   |   \u00a327.00 &#8211; \u00a343.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avm-event-jan25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avm-event-jan25.png 750w, https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/avm-event-jan25-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Effective communication is the secret to attracting, engaging, and retaining volunteers. 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