During these network meetings we deliver workshops, action learning sets, presentations, specialist talks and activities to bring knowledge, experience and skills together in one place where we can learn from each other.

The agenda for each meeting is led by volunteer manager's and feedback is collected at each meeting to help plan the following network event. Subjects covered recently include 'Working with Volunteers and Social Media', 'Developing a Volunteer Strategy' and most recently we led an action learning workshop where volunteer managers brought 'real problems' they face every day when working with volunteers and worked in groups to look at possible solutions, ideas and preventative measures.

Agenda will include CVS' new Volunteer Campaign 'Make Good Things Happen' and sharing best practice around engaging volunteers right from the start.

The network events are held at various venues across Cheshire East to allow participation by everyone, so if you have a free venue to use for future events please contact mark.smith@cvsce.org.uk