This conference is brought to you by WCVA and Communities 2.0.
‘Social media, mobile technology, Skype, webinars, apps, the Cloud… What does all this mean? And what’s it got to do with volunteering?’

Digital technology is an increasingly emergent force in volunteering, but the rapid pace of this new way of doing things can be unnerving for even the most tech-savvy of organisations.

That’s why WCVA and Communities 2.0 have come together to stage a two-day conference, ‘Volunteering in a digital age’, which aims to clear up just what we mean by ‘digital technology’ and how it can benefit groups from across the third sector. It will provide guidance on social media, address the issue of digital inclusion and uncover how to harness this technology to create new ways of working and reach out to potential new volunteers.

Full details of the conference will be available soon but highlights will include:

– Jane Hutt AM, Minister for finance and the leader of the House, on digital inclusion – a vision for Wales
– Sangheet Bhullar, Founder of  WISEKIDS and Digital and People on the 21st century digital citizen
– Workshops covering topics such as digital media and the Welsh language; developing a successful social media strategy; using new technology to inspire and engage volunteers, and encouraging the digital inclusion of older people.
– Cathryn Marcus of Communities 2.0 on the Communities 2.0 Digital Champions Scheme. And there will be much more besides, including plenty of opportunity for networking.

You are welcome to book for one or both days.