The Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) is an independent membership body that aims to support, represent and champion people in volunteer management in the UK regardless of field, discipline or sector.
We run a variety of events throughout the year which we thought may be of interest to you and your team, as well as other volunteer organisations that you work with.
Innovating Volunteer Recruitment – From Challenges to Solutions: Thursday 24 July 2025 | Online
*Last chance to book*
Explore what works in volunteer recruitment — and how to make it work for you.
In the first part of this session, you will discover some practical recruitment strategies, understand the current challenges when recruiting volunteers, and learn from a successful project where volunteer numbers were doubled.
The second part of the session will involve an interactive workshop where we’ll flip the traditional recruitment model and explore how to make your organization become truly “the volunteers” organisation, by putting volunteers at the heart of the experience.
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers – Peer Learning for Inclusive Volunteer Management: Thursday 18 September 2025 | Online
What would it look like if inclusion wasn’t just a value, but something we practiced, and built together?
To mark National Inclusion Week we have invited some guest speakers to share insights on creating and developing peer learning opportunities that drive meaningful inclusion in workplaces and communities.
This session will explore how we can bring people together, share best practices, and drive real change including:
- Creating inclusive volunteering spaces: a culture of inclusion and psychological safety
- Addressing microaggressions and unconscious bias in volunteer teams
- The role of peer learning in fostering connection
- Managing diverse volunteer teams effectively.
AVM Conference 2025: Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 October 2025 | Online
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially available for the annual Association of Volunteer Managers Conference.
The role of volunteer managers is ever evolving, and this year’s conference will provide you with the opportunity to delve into key aspects of our profession, providing you with the opportunity to gain insights from leading voices and learn about best practices alongside peers from across the sector.
Each day of this online event will feature:
- An informative keynote
- A selection of interactive workshops
- An insightful panel discussion.
