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Events Calendar & One-offs

Check out the Events Calendar below for one-off or short-term volunteering roles at great events across Northern Ireland. If nothing catches your eye today, check back soon – the calendar is updated regularly!

When you register online, your details are shared with the organisation you choose, and they’ll contact you with more information.

Events Calendar

Company
Date & Time
Location
Event Description

Misc.

Throughout NI

Join Volunteer Now’s Events Team
Help to bring a warm welcome to visitors attending or taking part in some of the major scale events in NI
Volunteer Now logo with strapline Volunteers Change Lives

28 March 2026

Newry

Family Volunteering Event at Silent Valley

Join our series of Family Volunteering Events in Newry!

31 March 2026 7:00 pm

Belfast

SOS Induction & Information Session

Would you like to find out more about volunteering opportunities with SOS Bus?

First Saturday of the month, 10am

Belfast

Family Friendly Opportunity: South Belfast Monthly Holyland Clean-up

This opportunity is suitable for families, groups, and individuals.

Open Day 2 Apr 2026

Belfast

2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Your chance to volunteer at the world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture!
Sign up in time to come to our Open Day for Fleadh Volunteers on 2 April 2026

5-7 Apr 2026

Cultra + Omagh

Easter Events at Ulster Folk Museum and Ulster American Folk Park

National Museums NI would love you to help them celebrate this special Easter season when the Parks will be bustling with activities that the entire family can enjoy!

8-10 Apr 2026

Ballymena, Carryduff, Cookstown

2026 Irish FA and M&S Food Easter football camp

Be part of an exciting grassroots football event!

17 Apr + 1 May 2026

Armagh

Paint & Sip Adult Night

Could you help at this space-themed paint and sip workshop?

2-4 May 2026

Belfast

Festival of Fools

Join the fun at the Festival of Fools!

3-16 May 2026

Belfast, Coleraine & Larne

UEFA European Womens Under 17 Championship 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in a once in a lifetime event coming to Northern Ireland.

Cancer Fund for Children logo

3 May 2026

Belfast

Join the Daisy Cheer Squad at Belfast City Marathon

Get your cheering voice on and support Cancer Fund for Children’s runners at the Marathon!

3 May 2026

Belfast

Cheer on Action Cancer’s Belfast City Marathon Runners!

If you’ve got enthusiasm, a loud voice, or just a big heart, Action Cancer would love to have you join them!

4-9 May 2026

Portrush, Coleraine & Portstewart

Air Ambulance Collections at the North West 200

Could you give a couple of hours to help fundraise for Air Ambulance NI?

6 June 2026

Cookstown

Junior Wheelchair Basketball Blitzes – Cookstown

If you are keen to get involved in sports coaching, officiating or disability sport this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

12 June 2026

Newtownards

Trucks at the Track Show

Join the fantastic family fun day at Kirkistown Racing Circuit and volunteer with Trucks at the Track!

18-19 June 2026

Belfast

George Best Community Cup

Be part of this inclusive, community‑focused football event

28 June 2026

Causeway Coast

Parkinson’s UK Pedal Causeway Coast

Be a vital part of this great event, providing support to the cyclists and ensuring everyone enjoys the day.

Pre show 15-17 July; Show Day 18 July 2026

Castlewellan

Castlewellan Agricultural Show

Over 20,000 visitors come along to enjoy this family event!