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OUR VISION

A vibrant, fair and safe society where volunteering and volunteers flourish.

OUR MISSION

To be a powerful catalyst for volunteering to enrich lives and energise communities.

OUR VALUES

  • Inclusion:  Everyone is of equal worth and entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and included as a valued member of the community.  We particularly value the potential of volunteers and their ideas, experiences and talents.
  • Integrity:  Everyone should expect that Volunteer Now will do it says it will and be open, honest and trustworthy.
  • Excellence:  People participating in Volunteer Now’s programmes are entitled to services that are of the highest standard and continuously improve through learning and innovation.
  • Collaboration:  Much more is achieved when individuals and organisations work together collaboratively for mutual benefit.
  • Sustainability:  It is important to always consider the long-term sustainability of the organisation’s work, as well as of the environment.

 

Click here to read our Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Latest News

Experience of Volunteering by Adults in NI 2024/25

6 October 2025

Findings from the Continuous Household Survey 2024/25 Among other policy areas, the Department for Communities (DfC) is the lead department for volunteering.  DfC is responsible for the development of voluntary and community sector strategies and policies and both funds and works in partnership with the sector. This report presents the findings from the 2024/25 Continuous […]

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Tune in, turn up – be the heartbeat of the Fleadh!

6 October 2025

Volunteer roles open for the Belfast Fleadh in 2026 The search is on for volunteers to help with the smooth running of the world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will make history by coming to Belfast for the first time in 2026, from Sunday 2nd to Sunday 9th August. […]

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Join the team at your local Barnardo’s shop!

25 September 2025

Make a real difference to disadvantaged children and young people by volunteering at your local Barnardo’s shop.  Whether it’s getting clothes ready for the shop floor, sorting donations, doing online research, or chatting to a customer across the till, volunteers keep Barnardo’s shops open and raise vital money to support children, young people and families. […]

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What if Everyone Stopped Volunteering?

18 September 2025

by Denise Hayward, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now In a new report by Works4u this question is considered in detail.  It is something I know that people who understand the true level of volunteering have often reflected on.  We are a society which is dependent on people gifting their time to others.  However, I think that […]

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