Are you a volunteer coordinator looking to reach more people and grow your team? Join us for a session on countywide volunteering programmes. Discover ways to connect with potential volunteers, share best practices, and promote your roles effectively.
We’re delighted that Kate Leggett from Open Country will be joining us for this online session. Kate will share experiences of managing a large, geographically dispersed volunteer team across North Yorkshire. Also sharing their insights will be team members from St Leonards Hospice in York, The Canal and River Trust and SSAFA – The Armed Services Charity.
This is a great opportunity to learn from real-world examples and gain practical insights into running successful countywide programmes.
Whether you’re looking to fill specific positions or strengthen your volunteer programme, it’s an opportunity not to be missed.
What will you learn?
This session will give you the chance to:
If you have a question you’d like to put to the group, please email it in advance to info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.
Who should attend?
This is a network meeting for volunteer co-ordinators from across North Yorkshire to come together to share information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of volunteer management.
Please note this training is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and groups based in North Yorkshire or delivering services within North Yorkshire.
What’s included?
All attendees will receive a copy of the presentations and notes from the session.
About the organiser
Vicki Sharp is a Development Officer with Community First Yorkshire’s Community Support North Yorkshire team.
Vicki has years of practical experience in volunteer recruitment and support including being the Volunteer and Operations Manager at Ripon Museum Trust. A former secondary school teacher she also worked for many years as a Youth Worker, SEND advisor and Youth Development Worker across the former Harrogate District. Vicki until recently was a Front of House volunteer and Director at The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk.
Kate Leggett is the Countryside Activities Officer with Open Country. Kate has been with Open Country for over 14 years, supporting disabled adults to access and enjoy the countryside. She coordinates a team of more than 100 volunteers whose enthusiasm and support are central to everything Open Country does.
Booking details
Book here.
Bookings deadline: 28 November.
Contact details
Booking and programme queries: info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Tel: 01904 704177
