Salford CVS: Volunteer Management in 2030 – what you need to be thinking about and how you can develop to prepare
Walkden Gateway, Smith Street, Walkden, Salford, M28 3EZ
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The Manchester School of Architecture MSA LIVE 26 Call for projects
MSA LIVE is an annual programme of ‘Live Projects’ run by Manchester School of Architecture. MSA LIVE brings together organisations and groups of Architecture Students (undergrad and post-grad) to work together on an active projects in Manchester or the North West. The key focus is on social impact and collaboration. Manchester School of Architecture are keen to hear from organisations and community-based groups who would be interested in working with their students.
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Macc Annual General Meeting 2025 – Building Hope
Join us for an evening of networking and connection, looking ahead to 2026 and beyond.
Tied to our Annual General Meeting (AGM), this event will offer the chance to have a chat with sector colleagues and discover what's coming up at Macc, including our rebrand!
The full agenda is to be confirmed soon.
Refreshments will be provided for all guests.
For those who are unable to attend in person, this event will be hybrid to allow Macc members to join online.
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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Diversity Matters North West: Inclusive Volunteering – Engaging with South Asian Communities
This co-designed workshop is aimed at identifying and reducing barriers to create inclusive volunteering opportunities for South Asian women across Greater Manchester, specifically in sports.
In the workshop, you will;
4C Community Centre, Taunton Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 9DR
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Community Transport Week
From 13-17 October 2025, communities across the UK will be celebrating Community Transport Week (CTWeek25) – a national showcase of the essential role community transport plays in helping people stay connected, independent, and supported.
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Working and volunteering in prisons training
Are you new to working or volunteering in prisons? Do you have volunteers or staff members who want to increase their understanding of the prison system?
Working or volunteering in a prison can be quite daunting due to the many complexities associated with its unique environment and establishing the role of the voluntary sector within that can be challenging.
Online
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NCVO: How to handle volunteer concerns and complaints
Learn how to respond effectively and constructively to concerns and complaints raised by volunteers in this free webinar.
Managing concerns and complaints from volunteers is essential for maintaining trust, safeguarding wellbeing and strengthening your volunteer involvement.
In this webinar, we'll (NCVO) explore how to create a safe environment where volunteers feel confident to raise concerns and how to respond appropriately when they do.
Online
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Manchester Food Board – Board member vacancies
The Manchester Food Board have two vacancies for new board members.
The Manchester Food Board provides the strategic leadership to drive forward the city’s Food Strategy. It acts as a hub for connecting the people and projects working to shift towards a food system that is resilient, healthy and sustainable.
The Board is chaired by Councillor Tracey Rawlins (Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport at Manchester City Council) and is made up of a wide range of partners from across the city. The Board meets in person on a quarterly basis, in the city centre.
Young Trustees Movement Champion training
A free 1 hour workshop that will leave you equipped to champion diversity on boards.
When 1/12 trustees are named either John or David and fewer than 3% of trustees are under 30. It’s no secret that board diversity is an issue.
Join Young Trustees Movement in changing that. The first step is attending this workshop.
By the end of the workshop you will:
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New research – Inclusive volunteering starts with local action
NAVCA has a newly published Inclusive Volunteering Guide which goes into detail on all topics around inclusive volunteering, sharing member stories, tips and advice. Whichever way you work with volunteers, check out the guidance to learn something new, directly from local infrastructure organisations.
Volunteering strengthens communities. It connects people, builds trust, and enables action on the things that matter most locally. But for volunteering to truly thrive, it must be open to everyone.
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