National Volunteer Management Conference
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National Volunteer Management Conference

The National Volunteer Management Conference enables & enhances volunteering through the promotion of best practice in volunteer management

By Volunteer Ireland

Date and time

Wed, 1 May 2024 09:30 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Sheraton Athlone Hotel

Gleeson Street N37 D953 Athlone Ireland

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

  • 7 hours

The National Volunteer Management Conference enables and enhances volunteering through the promotion of best practice in volunteer management.

The conference provides the opportunity for volunteer managers to spend some quality time on personal development, networking with colleagues and participating in a host of motivating focused on volunteer recruitment, retention, training, support and management.

This event is essential to anyone who leads volunteers as part of their role (paid or unpaid) or anyone interested in volunteer engagement in the Community & Voluntary Sector or the Corporate Sector.

Download a copy of the Conference Programme (Adobe PDF)

For updates follow us on social media #NVMC2024 and visit the National Volunteer Management Conference page on our web site.

The 2024 conference is sponsored by Better Impact

Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

The hotel is wheelchair accessible, and there are lifts to all floors directly from the underground car park which is also wheelchair accessible. There are designated EU Parking Card spots in the car park. Service Dogs are welcome

Is there car parking at the venue?

There are 1,200 weather proof car parking spaces which are conveniently located underground at the Athlone Town Centre Shopping Centre / Sheraton Athlone Hotel. Follow the blue "P" parking signs and enter via Glesson Street at the front of the hotel.

Is there electric car charging points in the car park?

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Available in the north end of the car park on level A. The cost of electricity to the customer is 36 cent per kilowatt hour. A QR code can be scanned from the side of the charging unit or the MOMTA app can also be used

Can I travel by train to the conference?

The Westport / Ballina train arrives at 09:06, the Galway train arrives at 09:06, and Dublin Heuston arrives at 09:07. Departing trains: 16:13 and 18:51 to Westport / Ballina, 16:12 and 17:03 to Galway,16:56 and 18:30 to Dublin. Book a seat, which is advised at www.irishrail.ie

What do I do if I have additional support needs?

Please feel free to get in touch with Mariana Viera da Rocha at mariana@volunteer.ie

Can I travel by Bus to the Conference?

Yes, Bus Éireann operate many services to Athlone Bus Station from round the country. You can find details at www.buseireann.ie. CityLink Service 763 runs between Dublin Airport and Galway and makes stops including B&Q Arcadia Retail Centre, Athlone

How far is the Bus and Train Station from the Sheraton Athlone Hotel.

It is 500 metres from the bus and train station to the hotel, it should take 7 minutes to walk. If you are arriving by CityLink bus it is 1.7km from the hotel, it should take 25 minutes to walk to the hotel.

How easy is to get to Athlone?

Athlone was chosen based on feedback from participants in previous NVMC. It is accessible by Train and Bus and if travelling by car the venue is a 3 minute drive from exit 10 on the M6 Dublin to Galway Motorway. It is a one-hour drive from the M50, a 50-minute drive from Galway.

Is there Wi-fi available at the venue?

Yes there is free Wi-fi and we'll be encouraging you to get social on the day by using the hashtag #NVMC2024

What are the accommodation options?

There are a limited number of discounted rooms available in the hotel please book directly with the hotel (0906) 451 000. There are many other hotels, AirBnBs and B&Bs available in and around Athlone, get the best prices online at www.airbnb.com and www.booking.com

What's the full address of the venue?

Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Glesson Street, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 D953

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Volunteer Ireland

Volunteer Ireland is the national volunteer development agency and a support body for all local Volunteer Centres in Ireland.  Volunteer Ireland works to promote and celebrate volunteering in Ireland.  For more information please visit our web site.

From €79.33