West Suffolk Council, working with Community Action Suffolk, are inviting VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise) organisations to attend a Let’s Talk Volunteer network event in Haverhill on Wednesday 1 July at Haverhill Learning Centre.
Places are fully funded for VCFSE organisations, delivering organisational support within West Suffolk, and will offer guided network opportunities that encourage:
– Open discussions and sharing of real-life volunteer management experiences
– Building connections with other local organisations, creating opportunities for collaboration, shared solutions and joint working
– Exploring practical approaches to strengthening volunteer journeys
Discussions will focus on operational issues such as:
– Recruitment and retention
– Benefits of partnership working
– Free use of Volunteer Suffolk to advertise and manage volunteers (short demo included)
Please note, the 90 minute long network event is open to a maximum of 20 attendees on a first come first serve basis, with one place available per organisation per event.
Let’s Talk Haverhill
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Times: 10am – 11.30am
Venue: Haverhill Learning Centre, Provincial House, 32 High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR
Delegate information: Refreshments available. Parking available at the Haverhill Art Centre car park, CB9 8DN RingGo (cashless parking) location code 4489.
For more information on how to book these fully funded places, please register at Training & Events List – Community Action Suffolk For further information please contact families.communities@westsuffolk.gov.uk or call 01638 719235












