Rochdale Volunteer Managers Meet-Up

This event is only for members of Action Together. We are a member based organisation that supports community action in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. Membership is free and open to VCFSE organisations working in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside boroughs. If you aren't yet a member, complete the online membership form before registering.

Your hosts

Rochdale Volunteer Manager Meet-Ups are co-hosted by Action Together Volunteer Team and one of our local members. This meet-up will be co-hosted by Soul Sisters: Empowering People.

Soul Sisters: Empowering People

To empower people and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse to live independent lives free from fear and abuse.

Established to create a positively supportive pathway and group for healing and thriving via providing advocacy/signposting of key information/support and mentorship / 121 and group sessions/development via The Way Forward programme.

Event details

• Date: Thursday November 12th 2026
• Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Location: Fire Up! Co-working Space, Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN
  • Getting there:
    • By bus: The nearest bus stops are Rochdale Railway Station (450, 471), High Level Road (406, 409, 435, 447, 862), and Moore Street (17, 17A, 451, 471, 881).
    • By bike: There is a secure outdoor cycle storage hangar on site. Please enquire at reception for use of the cycle facilities.
    • By train: Rochdale train station is 100 metres away from Fire Up.
    • By tram: Rochdale tram stop is across the road from Fire Up.
    • By car: Fire Up shares a small car park with the Fireground Museum. Nearby parking is also available at Central Retail Park - OL11 1DU (150 spaces), Kent Street Car Park - OL11 3SL (20 spaces), and Miall Street - OL11 1HY.
  • Access: Fire Up has step-free access, a lift, and accessible toilets. This event will take place on the second floor. For more information about the venue, see the FAQ page of their website. If you have any particulary access requirements, please let us know when you register.
• Refreshments: Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided. If you have any particular dietary requirements, please let us know when you register.
• Agenda: There will be a short presentation from the Action Together Volunteering Team and then a presentation from the host organisation about their approach to volunteering, followed by time for casual networking.