How do we create mutually beneficial and meaningful experiences for our alumni which help to deliver institutional priorities?

In this session, we’ll go through the what? and how? of aligning your programme to the institution’s needs and the team’s capacity. Using case studies of some of the volunteering initiatives at both Regent’s University London and the University of Glasgow, this honest session will help set the scene for the day by sharing learnings that will help teams to enhance volunteer opportunities, and the relationships with alumni involved, in support of a range of priority areas.

How do you run a volunteering programme which protects both your organisation and your volunteers?

What risks might you face? And what can you do about them?

This session will explore these questions and share best practices in a breakout room format.

This session will explore why volunteering is such an integral part of our society, we will review shifts in patterns, and trends post covid, alongside exploring different motivations for volunteering. Emma will share the Volunteering Matters story, showcasing some of the impressive impacts of Volunteering Matters volunteers. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences of volunteering, the ups, and the downs. The session will conclude with an overview of the Vision for Volunteering, an ambitious 10-year strategy for the future of volunteering in England. The session will be a blend of watching short films, delegate participation and listening to a presentation, alongside PowerPoint slides.

The session will showcase strategy for alumni engagement, including insights from UK, virtual and international activities, including how the alumni team support volunteers to run inclusive service initiatives around the globe, and how working in partnership across the university has increased the reach and impact of King’s Global Day of Service.

What do we mean by value and how do we deliver this through alumni volunteer projects?
How do we create lasting impact for alumni, students and the University alike?

Hear about three projects delivered at the University of Sheffield and how they were developed to provide maximum impact for all involved. Find out how we measure value and how to create your own projects with a lasting legacy.