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NEW Leadership Series of Courses!

15 April 2021

As part of our new Training Schedule, we have included a NEW Leadership Series of courses! Some of the topics explored over the series are leadership styles, communication styles, why leadership matters, conformity, how to get the best from your team, how to effectively manage change within an organisation, programme or project and much more. […]

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Independent Review of Charity Regulation Engagement Meetings

12 April 2021

The Independent Review Panel of Charity Regulation seeks your views on how well the charities regulatory framework, which is administered by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, is working and what could work better. The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 is being reviewed and your views are important to the Independent Review Panel (‘the Panel’).  The […]

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NEW Investing in Volunteers Standard Launched!

30 March 2021

Along with our UK Partners, Volunteer Now is pleased to announce the launch of a new Investing in Volunteers Standard consisting of 6 Quality Areas. For those that don’t know, Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management.   Achieving the standard shows your volunteers, and potential volunteers, how […]

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Funding opportunity for groups in Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon (CLOSED)

30 March 2021

Good News.  DfC have released funding to support the volunteers working in the volunteer led community groups delivering against Covid-19. Craigavon & Banbridge Volunteer Bureau will be delivering the scheme in partnership with Armagh Banbridge Craigavon Council. Grants of up to £500 will be available to cover volunteer costs. (Subject to number of applications) PPE […]

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Leadership & Good Governance Awards 2021

18 March 2021

This past year has provided many challenges! The Leadership and Good Governance Awards 2021 provides an opportunity to shine a light on the many Trustees in Northern Ireland who have given their time freely to ensure that good governance and leadership has been continuing during the pandemic. The Leadership and Good Governance Awards, organised by […]

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Belfast Harbour Community Awards Fund (CLOSED)

18 March 2021

Belfast Harbour has launched its 2021 Belfast Harbour Community Awards Fund, a new £50,000 programme designed to help support the work of grass-roots community organisations and charities. The Fund will provide individual grants of up to £2,500 and will be open to eligible community organisations, not for profit groups, and charities which are registered in […]

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Nominations Opening Soon!

15 March 2021

Nominations for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2022 will open on 1 April 2021. The prestigious award is given for exceptional volunteer activity that is making an impact in the community. Do you know a group worthy of recognition?  Sandra Adair is the recently appointed NI Representative for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service […]

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Launch of Police Property Fund Small Grants Scheme

12 March 2021

The Policing Board will launch the Police Property Fund Small Grants Scheme on the afternoon of Thursday 18 March 2021 which will offer eligible projects grants of between £1k and £10k. The Police Property Fund is made up of assets recovered by the PSNI as a result of criminal investigations, and administered by the Northern […]

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Volunteer Now’s Draft Response to Programme for Government

11 March 2021

Volunteer Now’s latest draft response to the Programme for Government (PfG) consultation has been published here.  We wanted to share this in the hope that it provides you with support when completing your own response.  We also welcome any feedback, as this can help strengthen our response! Please send any feedback or suggestions to andrew.hanna@volunteernow.co.uk […]

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All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement Consultation Survey

8 March 2021

The All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement is a public policy co-ordinated by Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland, which includes a definition and explanation of physical literacy.  The Statement aims to promote a knowledge and understanding of physical literacy across the island of Ireland.  This public consultation survey aims to gain insight into the views […]

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COVID-19 and Rethinking Loneliness and Social Isolation

3 March 2021

The Institute of Public Health hosted a webinar on Thursday 25 February 2021,  focused on the impact of COVID-19 and rethinking loneliness and social isolation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Loneliness is emerging as a key public health challenge for the population during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Evidence shows loneliness is a significant issue for population […]

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Volunteering During The Pandemic & Beyond – New NI Research

3 March 2021

Volunteer Organisations Linking Together (VOLT) are free sessions for those who want to focus on a volunteering issue with other like-minded individuals. Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! We are delighted to share findings from one of the first large scale surveys to assess the impact of COVID-19 on volunteering in Northern Ireland. […]

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Fermanagh TBUC Social Action Programme

1 March 2021

This video was developed and created by a group of young people from Fermanagh who were engaging in TBUC Social Action Programme, where they have been exploring the topics of identity, prejudice, stereotypes and what community relations is and its relevance today. With talks provided by South Eastern Fermanagh Foundation and NI Education Service around […]

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Safeguarding & DBS Barring – What You Need To Know

25 February 2021

Volunteer Organisations Linking Together (VOLT) are free sessions for those who want to focus on a volunteering issue with other like-minded individuals. Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is an important part of safeguarding and safer recruitment but not everyone understands what the service does and the […]

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Programme for Government – Where Does Volunteering Sit?

23 February 2021

VOLT Session: Programme for Government – Where Does Volunteering Sit? Volunteer Organisations Linking Together (VOLT) are free sessions for those who want to focus on a volunteering issue with other like-minded individuals. Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! On 25 January 2021, the Executive launched the public consultation on its Programme for Government […]

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Views From Some 2020 VOLT Sessions

22 February 2021

Last year, three of our VOLT (Volunteer Organisations Linking Together) sessions delved into a report for Government called “Levelling up our Communities: proposals for a new social covenant* (Danny Kruger MP Sept 20).  The report was Danny Kruger MP’s response to a request from the Prime Minister to consider ways of sustaining the community spirit […]

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Seeking your Support: Development of a Good Relations and Volunteering Toolkit

19 February 2021

Would you be interested in helping us produce a new resource over the lockdown period? Supported by The Executive Office we will be producing an on-line toolkit to help organisations develop the knowledge and skills of volunteers around Good Relations.   As we know Good Relations relates mainly to relationships between people from the section 75(2) […]

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Would you like to be part of something huge and make a difference?

12 February 2021

**Applications to volunteer at the Vaccination Centres are now closed ** Volunteer Now are currently involved, along with British Red Cross and Ulster GAA, in the recruitment of volunteers in the role of a Meeter & Greeter to support the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme across Northern Ireland.  This role is an opportunity to […]

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March VOLT Sessions Available

9 February 2021

Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! We have arranged a new series of VOLT Sessions, looking at various volunteering topics. March 2021 Programme for Government – Where Does Volunteering Sit? Thursday 4 March 2021  |  11am-12pm Safeguarding & DBS Barring – What You Need To Know Tuesday 9 March 2021  |  10am-12pm Volunteering […]

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25th Anniversary of Our Duty to Care

8 February 2021

On the 25th Anniversary of Our Duty to Care, Alec Walker, Keeping Safe trainer talks about safeguarding and the responsibilities of organisations and their staff and volunteers providing a service.  Well said Alec!   Ruth Mulholland, Safeguarding Manager tells us more about Our Duty to Care here.

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Eden Project Communities … virtual community camp

4 February 2021

Eden Project Communities next virtual Community Camp will be held in March 2021.  Community Camp is an immersive learning experience, offering a mix of practical activities, workshop sessions and networking opportunities for people from across the UK. Community Camp starts on Monday 1 March 2021 and will finish on Monday the 29th March. Each week will be themed covering subjects […]

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Investing in Volunteers Congratulations!

1 February 2021

We are delighted to announce that the following organisations successfully renewed their Investing in Volunteers Awards on Thursday 28 January 2021: Foyle Search and Rescue Victim Support NI   And we are also pleased to welcome Saint Joseph’s Shankill as a first time achiever in ROI, working with our sister organisation Volunteer Ireland. Volunteers being […]

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Celebrating the First Anniversary of Volunteer Now and Be Collective – Connecting Communities

28 January 2021

Volunteer Now is delighted to be celebrating the first anniversary of a successful partnership with Be Collective. Be Collective is an innovative tech company specialising in supporting organisations connect, create impact and support each other to benefit both organisation and volunteer alike. Together we bring a dynamic online digital solution to volunteer management enabling volunteer […]

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Celebrating 25 Years of Our Duty To Care!

28 January 2021

This month sees the 25th Anniversary of the start of our safeguarding work.  Our Duty to Care (ODTC) was established in 1996 to promote the principles of good practice for the protection of children and young people, as outlined in the Our Duty To Care guidelines recognised by government and the voluntary and community sector.  […]

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Members Check In & Chat Session

27 January 2021

Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! Volunteer Now has organised a Members’ Check In & Chat session. Join us on Thursday 4 February 2021 11am-12pm An informal session, just bring your cuppa!  You can tell us how you and your volunteers are doing and we will explore some ideas about what we can […]

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New Phone First Service for Health & Social Care Trusts in NI

26 January 2021

A new Phone First service is being rolled out over the Health & Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland to cover some Emergency Departments and Minor Injury Units. The Phone First service aims to ensure that patients can get direct access to the right care, avoiding busy waiting rooms and staying safe. The service is […]

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Don’t Do Lockdown Alone!

18 January 2021

Volunteer Now are delighted to be supporting the Great British Bubble – a new initiative sharing uplifting messages from people and communities helping to keep the UK going through COVID-19.  Don’t do lockdown alone! View the video our CEO Denise Hayward recorded for the Great British Bubble here: Follow the Great British Bubble on Twitter […]

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Information Resources Related to Covid-19

18 January 2021

Volunteer Now have published some information sheets for more guidance when involving volunteers and volunteering during the Coronavirus crisis. Domestic Violence and Abuse Factsheet (COVID-19) Good Practice Considerations for Groups Involving Volunteers in Response to COVID-19 Good Practice Guidelines for Volunteers When Volunteering for a COVID-19 Opportunity Guidelines for Providing Volunteers’ Out of Pocket Expenses […]

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Guidance for Volunteering During Lockdown

7 January 2021

As you know, in Northern Ireland we have moved once again into a period of tighter restrictions in an attempt to reduce the transmission of COVID -19 within our community.  Volunteer Now is therefore updating their guidance in terms of what this means for volunteering (click here to view).  We are asking volunteer involving organisations […]

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Fundraising Regulator Annual Event 2021

7 January 2021

Like many events impacted by COVID, this year’s event will be held virtually.  It offers a unique opportunity for charities, stakeholders and members of the public based in Northern Ireland to engage and hear about the Fundraising Regulator’s impact over the past year plus their plans for the future. Date:  Monday 8 February 2021 Time:  10.00am-11.00am The event will […]

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