{"title": "Volunteer Coordinators Network - November 2026", "start": "2026-11-11T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "One Westminster", "address": "Chapel Street 37, London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://careerzone.westminster.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4722&service=Careers+Service", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "An in-person meeting of the Volunteer Coordinators Network, the meeting place for volunteer coordinators of voluntary organisations and community groups in Westminster. One Westminster runs the network, which meets about four times a year to share good practice, discuss issues and offer support around volunteer management. This session includes round robin introductions, a guest speaker from Supperhighways on how AI can help you manage, recruit and retain volunteers, plus news, updates and general discussion. 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It brings together members of the congregation who want to make Sunday gatherings and other New Unity events more accessible. The group usually meets on the first Friday of the month. 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It is run by WM College and lets learners meet local universities, employers, training providers and volunteer organisations to plan their future. Visitors can discover local jobs and career opportunities, further study and skills training options, and volunteer roles. The free event offers advice, connections and inspiration for learners' next steps.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/next-steps-event-2026-75131/", "official_url": "https://www.wmcollege.ac.uk/upcoming-events/next-steps-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1138f5877cf9a4aa96b50cd27bf48456fb60303df3b9677fb7e8927ad45d8e02-1200.webp"}]}