You are invited to attend the upcoming Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF) Forum, hosted in partnership with Active Essex and Epping Forest District Council. This forum is a key opportunity for local voluntary and community groups to influence how support for the sector is shaped in the future. Active Essex has been asked to support the place-based approach element of Essex County Council's VCS infrastructure work. To do this effectively, we need to hear from you. We’ll be gathering insights on: The strengths of the voluntary sector in Epping Forest Where your organisation currently receives support, and from whom Your...

Engage with other charities and VCS groups and showcase your services at our Speed Networking event. Promoting collaboration and establishing partnerships in the Epping Forest District. Booking is essential, please email ngavens@vaef.org.uk as places are limited. Co-hosted by St Clare Hospice and Voluntary Action Epping Forest

Who is it for? The course is aimed at volunteer managers and coordinators from non- profit organisations, who recruit, manage and support volunteers. What will the course cover? Recruiting volunteers Planning to involve volunteers Recruitment methods Recruitment processes Retaining volunteers Induction Training Supervision Personal development of volunteers Recognising volunteers Key learning outcomes At the end of the course participants will have: The tools to develop your own strategy in recruiting and retaining volunteer engagement. Trainer: Nigel Barber – Volunteer Service Manager, One Westminster – Nigel is currently a Senior Manager at One Westminster managing the Volunteer Centre.  He has worked...