Through shared learning, discussion and examples of best practice, participants will gain insights into how to:

• Align volunteer involvement with organisational mission and values
• Define clear opportunities for volunteers
• Develop recruitment, onboarding, and support processes
• Aid the recognition and retention of volunteers
• Improve volunteer engagement.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing approach, this session will provide tools and inspiration to help you build a strategy that integrates volunteering into your organisation’s culture and operations.

This is a network meeting for paid and unpaid volunteer co-ordinators from across North Yorkshire, offering an opportunity to come together and share information, advice, tips and thoughts on all aspects of volunteer management.

All attendees will receive a copy of the presentations and notes from the session.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Vicki Sharp is a Development Officer with the VCSE Support team. She has extensive experience in volunteer recruitment and support, including leading a buddy scheme for vulnerable young people and helping communities establish volunteer-led youth clubs. Before joining Community First Yorkshire, she managed 140 volunteers and 4 staff as Volunteer and Operations Manager with a museum trust. Vicki also volunteers with various organisations, deepening her understanding of inclusive community engagement and is passionate about creating opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen community connections.

Book here.

Bookings deadline: 25 February.

Booking and programme queries: info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

Tel: 01904 704177

Chain Lane Community Centre, Chain Lane, Knaresborough. HG5 0AS

Contact – Chain Lane Community Hub 

Car parking – there is a spacious car park on site plus on street parking along Chain Lane.

We will be in The Derwent room which is on the ground floor and is user-friendly for visitors with disabilities.

Set up from 9am. Arrivals from 9.30am.