Our training is designed to be interactive so volunteer managers get the chance to try out new ways of working. Evelyn Rodrigues, our Training & Best Practice Manager, is a Certified Trainer, having completed the Learning & Performance Institute’s Trainer Performance Monitoring & Assessment (TPMA). This certification demonstrates Evelyn’s skills in delivering effective learning in line with a cross-industry recognised framework.
FREE* Peer Learning Workshop: Streamlining Volunteer Recruitment and Improving Retention
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm, on Zoom
How can your organisation make it easier for volunteers to apply, stay engaged and continue beyond their initial commitment?
In this practical peer learning session, Muhib Miah, Volunteer Coordinator at Literacy Pirates, will share the organisation’s journey to improving volunteer recruitment and retention. We will hear how Literacy Pirates streamlined processes and reduced barriers in the volunteer journey, used data to inform decision-making, strengthened communication and recognition, and continually adapted and improved the volunteer experience over time.
Muhib will share practical learning, successes and ongoing challenges from this work, followed by group discussions giving participants the opportunity to exchange ideas with other local volunteer managers and reflect on their own organisation’s volunteer management practices.
Who Should Attend
Volunteer Managers, Coordinators, or anyone responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers in charities or community organisations. Priority will be given to voluntary sector organisations with a base/office in Tower Hamlets, or that have services aimed at Tower Hamlets residents.
Venue: Zoom
Priority will be given to voluntary sector organisations with a base/office in Tower Hamlets, or that have services aimed at Tower Hamlets residents
**Cost: Our training programme is funded by the City Bridge Foundation.
The session is FREE to voluntary sector and public sector organisations with a base/office in Tower Hamlets, or that have services specifically aimed at Tower Hamlets residents. However, there is a non-attendance charge of £50 and this charge will be invoiced to your organisation if you do not attend without giving 48 hours’ notice. There is no charge incurred if bookings are cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the start of the session.
For any organisation without a base or services in Tower Hamlets, or private sector/commercial organisations, the session costs £50 per person. The fee is non-refundable, unless you give 48 hours’ notice of cancellation.
Managing Volunteers - Resources
VCTH produces factsheets on managing, recruiting and retaining volunteers so you're always up-to-date with best practice in volunteer management. We also cover topical issues. For instance, we have factsheets on safeguarding during the pandemic or on which roles require a DBS check. Access our factsheets on managing volunteers.