Volunteer Management Forum

2008 Dates

September 11th 2008, 10am-1pm
December 4th 2008, 10am-1pm

For more information about the Forum, or how to book, please contact on 020 7403 2936 or e-mail Barbara.

What is the Volunteer Management Forum (VMF)

The Volunteer Management Forum (VMF) aims to bring together voluntary organisations working with or interested in working with volunteers in the borough.

It aims to share experiences and ideas, developing networks and enhance volunteer programmes through training and updates on best practice and issues facing the sector.

"I have found the networking I do with his group better than any other I belong to - something to do with the informal friendly atmosphere you set." (Forum member feedback)

Why Attend?

If you haven’t been to the Southwark VMF before, it is a great chance to meet other people working with volunteers and look at different aspects of involving volunteers and good practice. It is also a chance to see what is going on in the borough, meet other people, find out about new developments, and what services are open to you. There is also an opportunity to get a free good practice guide from Volunteer Centre Southwark and there is also an Agony Uncle session for any of your volunteer issues. At the end of the forum there is an optional free lunch which is a great networking opportunity.

Previous Themes

Themes of previous VMFs have included The Criminal Records Bureau, Recruitment and Retention, Involving Older People as Volunteers, Dealing With Difficult Volunteers, Marketing Strategies and Black, Ethnic Minority Volunteers. VMFs feature guest speakers from organisations that are of interests to members including Law works, Timebank and Accreditation for Volunteers.

Free to Members!

The VMF is aimed at groups working in Southwark and is free to members of Volunteer Centre Southwark, but there is a cost of £25 to non members. It is free to become a member. Click here to download a member application form (Word document). If you are unsure if you are a member or would like more information please just get in touch on (020) 7403 2936 or e-mail Marie.