Our regular programme of HVG Events, sponsored by Team Kinetic, aims to provide opportunities for our members to connect with sector professionals and explore together what best practice in volunteering and volunteer management looks like. This page is regularly updated with our latest events, so do check back if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Click the link to find out more about each event and sign up. For regional events, please review our Regional Networks page.
October 2026
Wednesday 14 October, 10am-12pm
HVG Event: Older Volunteers: Planning Positive Endings
In the autumn of 2025, with the support of HVG and others, researchers from Newcastle University (Bruce Davenport & Yang Wang) carried out a survey concerning volunteer managers’ experiences of supporting older people as they approach the end of their volunteering. The survey was based on interviews with volunteer managers from 11 heritage organisations across England and Scotland.
Earlier this year, they published a report on the findings from the survey: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/cessationofvolunteering/outputs/
Since then, Yang & Bruce have been reflecting on those findings and developing some recommendations for good practices in this aspect of volunteer management.
During this HVG event, Bruce & Yang will:
- present the findings from the report
- invite attendees to feed into their recommendations for good practice, influencing the resources produced for the sector
- explore how these ideas relate to your organisation and your volunteers.
This session will have a short comfort break halfway through.
Free online event.
Wednesday 14 October, 12.30-1:00pm
Inclusion Forum
Each month, a different member of the HVG Talent Support Sub-Committee focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosts our informal forum for members to explore volunteering through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Come along with anything you want to discuss with colleagues in this safe space.
Free online event.
November 2026
*There is no free HVG event this month due to the HVG Conference ’26 taking place – See below for more information.
Wednesday 11 November, 2-2.30pm
Inclusion Forum
Each month, a different member of the HVG Talent Support Sub-Committee focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosts our informal forum for members to explore volunteering through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Come along with anything you want to discuss with colleagues in this safe space.
Free online event.
Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 November 2026
HVG Conference: From Passion to Purpose – Volunteer Engagement in a Changing World
Heritage Volunteering ’26 brings together volunteer leaders, managers, and heritage professionals from across the UK for two days of learning, reflection, and sector‑wide inspiration. This year’s theme explores what effective volunteer engagement looks like today — and how we deepen the impact volunteers make across heritage organisations.
The conference offers a space to connect, share practice, challenge thinking, and celebrate the people who make heritage volunteering thrive. Click here to find out more.
December 2026
Tuesday 15 December, 11am-12.30pm
HVG Event: Understanding DBS eligibility workshop
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) are delivering a workshop for HVG members on eligibility for recruiters and employers, giving opportunity to learn more about the different levels of DBS checks and how to determine eligibility for different roles.
This workshop will cover:
- The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together
- The different levels of DBS checks available
- Eligibility, and when an employee or volunteer is eligible for a particular level of check
- What ‘regulated activity’ is
- What the DBS Update Service is, and its benefits
- Other safer recruitment practices that can be in place and how DBS checks form a part of these
This workshop is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for engaging with DBS processes and legislation within their organisation including those who decide on levels of checks to be applied for, carry out recruitment or manage staff in regulated activity or have responsibility for safeguarding.
Free event.
Tuesday 15 December, 1-1:30pm
Inclusion Forum
Each month, a different member of the HVG Talent Support Sub-Committee focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosts our informal forum for members to explore volunteering through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Come along with anything you want to discuss with colleagues in this safe space.
Free online event.
January 2027
Wednesday 13 January, 2-3pm
HVG Event: A Look Ahead at 2027
Join us for our first event of the new year, sponsored by TeamKinetic, where we will host an insightful panel discussion exploring the future of volunteering and the challenges and opportunities that may arise in 2027.
As the world evolves, so does the way we engage, manage, and support volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from experts, share ideas, and discuss what’s next for the volunteer sector.
Panellists:
- To be confirmed
Whether you’re new to volunteer management or a seasoned pro, this event will provide valuable insights and strategies for shaping the future of volunteering in 2027 and beyond.
Free online event.
Wednesday 13 January, 3.15-3.45pm
Inclusion Forum
Each month, a different member of the HVG Talent Support Sub-Committee focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosts our informal forum for members to explore volunteering through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Come along with anything you want to discuss with colleagues in this safe space.
Free online event.
February 2027
Thursday 11 February, 10-11am
HVG Event: Title and topic to be confirmed
Join us for this upcoming HVG event. We’re currently finalising the details and will update this page with information about the date, speakers, format and registration as soon as they are confirmed.
Free event.
February 11 February, 11.15-11.45am
Inclusion Forum
Each month, a different member of the HVG Talent Support Sub-Committee focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosts our informal forum for members to explore volunteering through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Come along with anything you want to discuss with colleagues in this safe space.
Free online event.
March 2027
Monday 22 March, 12-1pm
HVG Event: Title and topic to be confirmed
Join us for this upcoming HVG event. We’re currently finalising the details and will update this page with information about the date, speakers, format and registration as soon as they are confirmed.
Free event.
Monday 22 March, 1.15-1.45pm
Inclusion Forum
Each month, a different member of the HVG Talent Support Sub-Committee focused on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosts our informal forum for members to explore volunteering through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Come along with anything you want to discuss with colleagues in this safe space.
Free online event.
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The Heritage Volunteering Group is proudly supported by Better Impact, Team Kinetic and Rob Jackson Consulting.
Heritage Volunteering Group
www.heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk
Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales
Registered Address: 19 Station Road, Scholes, Leeds, LS15 4BY
Charity Number: 1217199