VCSE Training: How to Best Utilise Student Volunteers in York

Schedule

Wed May 27 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Priory Street Centre | York, EN

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Learn how to effectively engage and support student volunteers in York's VCSE sector
About this Event

About this event

We are excited to offer this training session on how to maximise the potential of student volunteers within your organisation.

This session is ideal for anyone in York's voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector who wants to better understand the dynamics of student volunteering. It will provide key insights into the opportunities and challenges of working with students from York St John University and the University of York.

Training Content: This session, led by Jonny Stansfield from York CVS, Ben Rickett from York St John, and Jacqui Fountain from the University of York will help organisations:

  • Understanding the Volunteer Landscape in York
  • Aligning Volunteer Opportunities with Student Interests
  • Flexible and Inclusive Volunteering Opportunities
  • Effective Training and Support
  • Creating a Structured Volunteer Program
  • Building Partnerships with Universities
  • Leveraging Technology and Social Media
  • Measuring and Communicating Impact

Eligibility:
This training is free and open to VCSE sector organisations based and operating in York.

Contact details:
For more information about this training, please contact the York Volunteers Centre team at York CVS via [email protected].

Venue:
The training will take place at the Priory Street Centre in York.
Please visit our dedicated website to find out more about the centre, including our Accessibility Guide.
Tea and coffee refreshments will be provided.

This training session is a must for those looking to enhance their engagement with York’s diverse and talented student volunteer base. Join us for an informative and practical workshop!

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Priory Street Centre, Priory Street Centre, York, United Kingdom

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