Are you a volunteer who manages volunteers? Perhaps you’re a trustee who takes responsibility for recruiting other trustees? Or maybe you’re a CIC director who looks after volunteer recruitment and training?
We understand that creating, training and leading a volunteering team when you are a volunteer yourself can bring its own set of unique challenges.
Perhaps you’ve taken on extra responsibility gradually, and haven’t been able to access training or support in your new role? And you’re beginning to realise that there’s a lot involved in doing the job well – especially when you understand just how important volunteers are as the backbone of so many charities and community groups.
Responding to quite a few requests, we’re looking to set up an informal network aimed specifically at volunteers who recruit, train and manage other volunteers. We’d love you to be part of it.
Meeting online every quarter, for an hour over a cuppa, the aim is to help you connect with others who share your experiences, exchange ideas, and develop a supportive peer group.
These will be mini gatherings tailored just for you to offer guidance, a chance to learn from others and help support you in your role.
What will you learn?
Our quarterly online get togethers are designed to give you the space to share, ask questions, and build meaningful connections with others in similar roles. There’s no agenda – just come along and contribute if you wish. Let’s just see where the conversation takes us.
Let’s make this a welcoming, supportive, and productive environment. Together, we can learn from one another and enhance the volunteering experience for everyone involved.
Who should attend?
This network is for volunteers who lead or supervise other volunteers. This includes trustees of charities or directors of CICs who have responsibility for volunteer recruitment and training.
Please note this meeting is aimed at volunteers who represent voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and groups based in North Yorkshire or delivering services within North Yorkshire.
What’s included?
All participants will be sent any presentations or notes taken during the meeting.
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 volunteers at The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk.
Each meeting will be co-hosted by a colleague from a VCSE organisation.
Booking details
Book here.
Bookings deadline: 11/02/25
Contact details
Booking queries: info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Programme queries: vicki.sharp@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Tel: 01904 704177
