VCS Training and Events for Organisations

Volunteer Centre Sefton holds various events for volunteer involving organisations including forums, training and networking. All events are bookable by following the links.

Volunteer Coordinators’ Forums

A chance for anyone who works with or is involved with volunteers to network, share best practices, ideas, case studies and more with other local VCF sector organisations. We cover a wide range of topics for discussion.

Our next forum is Thursday, 5th March, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Upcoming Events

Marketing Training: Branding


20 January, 2026  

10:30am-12pm 

Crosby Library

Volunteer Centre Sefton is hosting a practical Marketing Training session on Branding, delivered by Bristow & Sutor.

In this session, we will be covering:

Identifying your brand identity – understand your organisation’s unique values and whether your current brand reflects them.

Communicating your brand – learn how to effectively share your brand with customers, service users, and other external stakeholders.

Protecting your brand – discover ways to maintain the integrity and reputation of your brand across all channels.

This is a great opportunity for voluntary organisations to strengthen their marketing skills and ensure their brand works for them.


Meet the Funder – Merseyside Recycling Waste Association

The focus of the workshop is to support groups  applying for funding related to the reduction of waste materials.

Zoom

Wednesday, 4th February, 10 am-11am


Better Bid Writing

The session will focus on how to find funding, prepare applications and complete a successful application.

In Person – Tuesday 10th of February – 10.00 am -12.30 pm

Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association