Sunderland Volunteering Network Meeting
Wednesday 18 March, 10am-12noon on Wednesday 18 Marchat Bede Tower, Burdon Road, SR2 7EA.
Theme - The Green Advantage: engagement and impact through volunteer activism.
Areas will include:
- Why sustainability fits with volunteering.
- Why volunteers are key to local climate action.
- How green thinking can evolve or transform a volunteer programme.
- Using sustainability to attract corporate volunteers.
There will be time to network, and there is space for you to bring your own banners and marketing materials to promote your organisation.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Feedback from the last Network meeting in October 2025
"I really appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and the chance to connect with a wide range of organisations doing fantastic work across Sunderland. The presentations were engaging and informative, and it was useful to hear about the different projects and opportunities happening locally. The meeting felt supportive, practical, and collaborative."
"Great advice and genuinely helpful in how to improve our work and engagement with volunteers. And a chance to network and make valuable connections."
"I liked the theme and the opportunity to speak to people who are involved in different sectors but with the same purpose of reaching out to community."
"Really well organised. Great information given. Good chance to network. Really useful."
"Extremely informative, lots to think about and put into practise."
"Thank you for coordinating such a valuable meeting. It was a great opportunity to share ideas and strengthen connections across the volunteer sector."
What is the Volunteer Co-ordinator's Network?
This peer support network is for those responsible for engaging, managing and supporting volunteers within a VCSE organisation in Sunderland. The network is made up of professionals who are specifically hired to oversee the volunteer programme, and volunteers with responsibility for other volunteers, including Trustees.
Purpose of the Network
To support a stronger, more effective and resilient voluntary sector in Sunderland by encouraging best practice and providing opportunities for volunteer professionals in shared learning and collaboration, as well as advocating for the value of volunteering and volunteer professionals.
