Wednesday 16 July - VCSE Workshop: Exploring AI
VCSE Workshop: Exploring AI Tools for Your Organisation
Date and Time: Wednesday 16 July 2025, 1:00pm to 3:30pm (BST)
Location: Clemthorpe Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Join us for a free, practical workshop introducing how AI tools can support the work of voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in York.
Delivered in collaboration with York CVS and led by Master’s students from the University of York’s AI programme, this interactive session will cover:
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Automating routine tasks
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Enhancing communication
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Supporting outreach
You’ll see real-world examples, explore ethical and legal considerations, and watch a live demonstration. No prior AI experience is needed, just an interest in how it could help your organisation.
Before attending, you’ll be asked:
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Does your organisation currently use any AI tools? If so, which ones and how?
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What are you hoping to learn from the session?
Bring your answers with you or email them in advance.
Eligibility: Free to VCSE organisations based and operating in York
Capacity: Limited to 20 spaces
Extras: Tea and coffee provided
Contact: Volunteering@YorkCVS.org.uk
Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vcse-workshop-exploring-ai-tickets-1419317810779?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 22 July - York Homelessness Support Network Event
Tuesday 22 July, 2pm – 4pm, Carecent
This interactive event is designed to bring organisations from across York together to network and share their activities to support people experiencing homelessness.
Thursday 24 July - VCSE Webinar Series: SCAMS
Thursday 24 July, 10 am – 11am, Zoom (online)
We will be joined by colleagues from City of York Council who will be providing practical tips and information to support your VCSE organisation’s members.
11 September - VCSE Webinar Series: PREVENT
Thursday 11 September, 2pm – 3.30pm, Zoom (online)
We will be joined by colleagues from North Yorkshire Police who will provide key updates and information about what the VCSE sector can do to support the prevent strategy locally.
Contact us:
If you have any questions about any of our training sessions or events, or if you have a suggestion for future training, please get in touch with our Funding and Development Officer, Jane Granville via email: jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk.
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