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TeamKinetic News and Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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What have we been up to? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We’ve had another busy month over here, from moving into a new office to some more product updates (which we hope to release soon!). Please note our new address: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TeamKinetic,
Beehive Mill, Jersey Street,
Manchester,
M4 6JG<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also took on our biggest challenge yet… The Crystal Maze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Going in, we were optimistic. How naive we were…<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CMM-BLSRRG@C04_5672_6001-1024x699.jpg\")
Steve took on a classic Crystal Maze game while we watched on through the small window – apparently very nervously!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CMM-BLSRRG@C03_6634_7001-1024x699.jpg\")
Here I am on the ring throw. That one ring I missed will haunt me forever.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CMM-BLSRRG@C02_8728_8001-1024x699.jpg\")
Finn took on a ‘floor is lava’ physical challenge which involved him dropping the crystal at the end but delivering a smooth recovery involving some rope work and core strength.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CMM-BLSRRG@C07_8363_7001-1024x699.jpg\")
You wouldn’t know this is Chris, but it is! He very nearly completed this challenge but had to get out of the room before the timer ran out.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CMM-BLSRRG@C05_6586_9001-1024x699.jpg\")
Here we are, about to enter the famous dome with our lovely host. Unfortunately he couldn’t help us in the dome too.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/a><\/a><\/a> <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve also been working on the TeamKinetic system as always! We have an exciting fresh look coming to the volunteer side of the system very soon. You can take a look at this blog<\/a> for more information on that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>Swipe to see the difference between the current and new TeamKinetic volunteer interfaces!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \nTeamKinetic Masterclasses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We’re working on our next run of TeamKinetic Masterclasses, so if you have any requests for areas that you’d like a bit of extra support on, please let us know via email (alex@teamkinetic.co.uk) and we’ll add it to our list of topics to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime, you can watch all of our past Masterclasses via our YouTube channel in this handy playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThe next Digital in Volunteering – Community of Practice event for your calendar\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Building Digital That Doesn\u2019t Exclude (29 October)<\/strong>
This session will explore how to embed accessibility, trust and fairness into all your digital processes. Book now.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPrevious CoP Events <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
April 2026: Digital for Coordination and Capacity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 2026: AI in Volunteering<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
September 2025: Reward and Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
June 2025: Marketing, Communications, Connectivity, and Interoperability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join the Digital in Volunteering Community of Practice for free to unlock full access to a range of great resources, including the Digital in Volunteering Toolkit<\/a> and all past event recordings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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AVM Conference 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 21st & 22nd October | 9am – 3:30pm | <\/em><\/em>\u00a358 \u2013 \u00a3169<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don’t even have to travel for it! This year’s conference is entirely online so you can participate from wherever you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more and get tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nAspiring Heads of Volunteering – Applications open for the next cohort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe leadership development programme specifically for volunteering professionals looking to move into a strategic role is back for 2027. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Applications will be open October 12 \u2013 November 6 2026<\/strong>, with limited places available to ensure a high quality learning experience. The programme will run March \u2013 October 2027. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Aspiring Heads of Volunteering course is designed and delivered by Dr Helen Timbrell and Charlotte Witteridge, both experienced Heads of Volunteering and also experienced recruiters of Heads of Volunteering. They have used their experiences in the role, along with their wider experience in leadership development and deep sector knowledge, to develop a programme focussed on the core strategic skills aspiring Heads need to develop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through a combination of face to face and online learning, all in a supported peer network, the programme aims to equip participants for the next stage in their career. Participants in 2026 have described the programme as \u201cinspiring\u201d, \u201cbrilliant\u201d and \u201clife-changing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Express your interest now via this link<\/a> or email hello@aspiringheadsofvolunteering.co.uk<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHeritage Volunteering Conference 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th November<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe HVG Conference 2026 brings together colleagues from across the heritage sector for two days of learning, connection, and sector\u2011wide inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- What’s Happening in the Third Sector?<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
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