Association of Volunteer Managers

Calling all AVM Members! We’ve just launched the next round of AVM Connect which is a free service that connects AVM members together, with the aim of building networks and connections between people working in the field of volunteer management. Growing your network is a great way to develop mutually beneficial networks and learn about how different organisations support their volunteers. If you are an AVM Member and want to take part, check your inbox for an email from us with details of how to apply.

With organisational change taking place in many charitable organisations across the UK as charities are forced to make difficult decisions to cut back on services and staff, how do we support our volunteers through that change? And what approaches and strategies can we employ to support our volunteer teams? Join us for our next event about Leading Volunteers Through Change, where we will be joined by Jeremy Board from St John Ambulance, who will share his understanding on the nature of change and how engagement and communication can help facilitate change and support people in moving from fearful resistance to positive commitment. Find out more and book your place - https://buff.ly/48wZW2J

Today we recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of all volunteer managers, who inspire and empower others and make such a valuable difference to our communities. This year marks the 25th anniversary of International Volunteer Managers Day, and AVM Chair, Ruth Leonard, has written a post on the AVM blog that considers this theme by looking towards the future and reflecting on the future normal of volunteering and therefore how we involve volunteers. https://buff.ly/4fqQDDw #IVMDay #LoVols

We're looking forward to the launch of the Digital in Volunteering Toolkit on 5 December.

We would like to say another big thank you to Better Impact Inc. who were a Gold Sponsor of the #AVM2024 conference last week. Better Impact is a software company that provides volunteer, donor, and member management solutions to help organisations streamline their processes. Find out more about them on our conference sponsors page - https://buff.ly/4f0oRhA

We would like to say another big thank you to Investing in Volunteers who were a Gold Sponsor of the #AVM2024 conference last week. Investing in Volunteers is the quality standard for all organisations who involve volunteers. It aims to enhance the volunteers’ experiences, developing and recognising practice that acknowledges their contribution. Find out more about them on our conference sponsors page - https://buff.ly/4f0oRhA NCVO , WCVA | CGGC , Volunteer Now, Volunteer Scotland

All AVM Members are invited to join us at our AGM on Tuesday 10 December at 4pm. The AGM is being combined with a special AVM Members’ Book Club where Graham Allcott will be joining us to talk about his new book called KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work. KIND focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. We can’t wait to hear more from Graham. Find out more and book your free place at