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Matt Hick
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Runner. Film lover. Leeds United fan. Plus lots of other things like books, art, writing and music 🎶
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💼 JOB: Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator at The Listening Place. London, £32k, full-time, permanent. Closes 11/9
✍️ Apply at: hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/...
💻️ Join HVG for free @ buff.ly/DbkArjQ

#LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteering #HVGJobs
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September 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Back home after a lovely week. There's just enough time left for one long run before race day. 14 miles along the Leeds Liverpool canal

#running #LoveRunning
September 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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🎽Manage to squeeze in a few scenic miles along the Thames Path today. Definitely worth it...

#ThamesPath #Running #LoveRunning #Cotswolds
September 1, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Lovely long run around the #Cotswolds

#LoveRunning #Running
August 30, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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🏆️ It's Time to Recognise that Special Someone in Your Life

The VLOYs are your chance to recognise outstanding volunteer management. So what you waiting for...

✍️ Nominate today: heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk/volunteer-le...

#VOLY26 #LoVols #VolMngmnt #LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement
August 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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💼 JOB: Volunteering Project Lead at the V&A. London, £30-33k, full-time, fixed-term. Closes 31/8

✍️ Apply at: vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

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#LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #Volunteering #HVGJobs
Volunteering Project Lead - Cromwell Road, London
This is an exciting fixed term opportunity for an experienced volunteering professional and/or project coordinator to lead the implementation of high-profile initiatives, building experience in…
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August 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Massive thanks to all the amazing #volunteers at #CirencesterParkrun for turning out in the torrential rain to make this morning happen

#Parkrun #Running #LoveRunning
August 29, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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"What if we argued against involving volunteers? What might such a proposition look like?"

Those a re questions I explore in the latest article on the Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd blog. I'd love to know what you think.

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#LOVols #VolMgmt
Three reasons why involving volunteers may not be a good idea
Volunteers don’t want to be told what to do all the time. They don’t want to be micromanaged.
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August 28, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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If you love film & want to join a community of friendly folks just like you then I can't recommend the brilliant #Filmspotting, with @filmspotting.bsky.social & @larsenonfilm.bsky.social enough

Use the code 'Summer' & get 20% of your membership. You won't regret it

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Join the Filmspotting Family to support one of the longest running movie podcasts.
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August 27, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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🌍 #EDIDayFriday: What if the barrier isn’t the volunteer, but our systems?

5 lessons on equitable volunteering:
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Join HVG: heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk

#LoVols #VolMngmnt #HeritageVolunteering26 #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #EDIdayFriday
Five lessons learned from developing an equitable volunteering programme - Museums + Heritage
Kate Parry MBE Head of Partnership, Cumbria Museum Consortium
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August 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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🗣️ Speaker Spotlight: Rachel Gegeshidze, Tempo

Volunteering thrives on reciprocity, inclusion and connection. At #HeritageVolunteering26, Rachel will share an adaptable Time Credits toolkit shaped by heritage practice.

📅 24–25 Nov | 💻 Online | 🎟 £30 members

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August 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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💼 JOB: Volunteer Experience Advisor, Pets As Therapy. Oxford, £25k, full-time, permanent. Closes 23/8

✍️ Apply at: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/pets-as...

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#LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #Volunteering #HVGJobs
August 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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💼 JOB: Volunteer Engagement Partner, Cornwall Hospice Care. Saint Austell, Cornwall, £38k, Full-time, Permanent, Closes 27/8

✍️ Apply at: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/cornwal...

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#LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement #Volunteerism #Volunteering #HVGJobs
August 23, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Great weekend of running 🎽
August 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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🗣️ Speaker Spotlight: Emma Flack, Chatsworth House Trust

New to volunteer management but full of ideas? At #HeritageVolunteering26, Emma will share how to gain internal support and develop a volunteer strategy that works.

📅 24–25 Nov 💻 Online 🎟 £30 members

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August 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Fun morning #volunteering Temple Newsam Parkrun
August 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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🗣️ Speaker Spotlight: Rachel Stewart, FRS Consultancy Ltd

Volunteer managers often lead through relationships rather than authority. At our confernece, Rachel will share top tips to influence where it matters

📅 24–25 Nov 💻 Online 🎟 £30 members

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-v...

#LoVols
August 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Trying my hardest to complete my @filmspotting.bsky.social homework @larsenonfilm.bsky.social. The Spanish copy of Z I picked up worked but sadly the US copy of The Sorrow is region locked. The Odyssey to complete this marathon continues 🏹
August 6, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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The winner of the Volunteer Leader of the Year Award will be announced at Heritage Volunteering ‘26, HVG’s annual online conference taking place on 24–25 November. More information & ticket booking can be found at bit.ly/4vhMvgL
HVG Conference ’26 – HVG – Heritage Volunteering Group
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August 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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This is one of the few award’s to recognise Volunteer Engagement Professionals in the UK so please consider nominating someone.

Nominations can be make online by 31 August. Simply go to bit.ly/4vKfAT2
August 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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You can find out about previous winners at bit.ly/3SE0EYa
Volunteer Leader of the Year – HVG – Heritage Volunteering Group
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August 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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In my new #200WordTuesday I'm highlighting the Heritage Volunteer Leader Of The Year 2026.

Please have a quick read of the article and consider nominating someone for the award in 2026.

#Heritage #VolMgmt #LOVols
August 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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🗣️ Speaker Spotlight: Jennie Mann, Bloom Volunteering

Tired of hearing “no”? At our conference, Jennie will share top tips to influence decision-makers & secure greater support for #volunteering

📅 24–25 Nov | 💻 Online | 🎟 £30 members

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-v...

#HeritageVolunteering26
August 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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🤔 Every extra form or additional piece of training can cost you a #volunteer. What are your tips for removing these barriers & creating frictionless #volunteering?

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#ThoughtfulThursday #LoVols #VolMngmnt #Volunteerism

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Frictionless volunteering
When the first Covid-19 lockdown hit, we saw many significant changes in volunteering, most of which we are still living with. One of the biggest shifts was to what I call frictionless volunteering.
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July 30, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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🔊 Everyone should feel welcome in heritage & everyone has something to give

That belief defined our 2018 Volunteer Leader of the Year winner & remains central to volunteer leadership today. Who carries that spirit forward today?

Nominate: heritagevolunteeringgroup.org.uk/volunteer-le...

#VOLY26
July 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM