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VOLT Programme 2025 – NEW DATES ADDED!

30 January 2025

The team at Volunteer Now have organised three free VOLT sessions for January and February, and are working on future VOLT session for 2025. VOLT sessions are free and designed to give people the opportunity to focus on a volunteering issue with other like-minded individuals. Next VOLT Sessions: Involving Young People as Volunteers Thursday 13 […]

Support for hospitality sector in effort to keep staff and public safe over holidays

19 December 2024

The hospitality sector is being offered support in helping spot signs of abuse within their premises over the busy holiday period. Volunteer Now, who provide specialist safeguarding training to organisations, are urging restaurants, hotels and bars to ensure staff are aware of the indicators of physical and sexual abuse, many of which can often be […]

See What We’ve Been Up To!

21 November 2024

Take a look at what we’ve been up to during 2023/2024 in the clip below! There were over 2,600 hours of befriending, 251 older people’s outings, 155 volunteers at One Young World, 570+ new volunteering opportunities added to Be Collective, queries answered, talks & workshops attended, Employer Supported Volunteering, over 2,500 young people awarded the […]

Volunteer Now AGM 2024

18 October 2024

You are warmly invited to Volunteer Now’s AGM: Date: Thursday 14 November 2024 Time: 2.30pm Location: Custom House, Belfast The papers can be downloaded here and included are: Agenda of the meeting Minutes from the last meeting Notice of AGM Proxy voting form This year, we will be joined by Clair Stewart who is […]

90-year old volunteer a ‘ray’ of sunshine in local community

3 October 2024

Volunteer Now highlights the power of connecting as Positive Ageing Month kicks off across NI Volunteer Now, the leading voice for volunteering in Northern Ireland, is getting fully behind Positive Ageing Month this October, promoting and celebrating the positive aspects of growing older and recognising the contribution that community organisations make to older people in […]

Institute of Volunteer Leadership 2024 Sessions

1 July 2024

The Institute of Volunteer Leadership (IVL) is designed for leaders of volunteers, whether paid or unpaid, based in Ireland and Northern Ireland. if you are eager to enhance your leadership skills, seek opportunities for professional development, and deepen your understanding of volunteer management, this programme is tailor-made for you. The programme is managed by Volunteer […]

FREE Online Specialist Gaming & Gambling Harm Workshop

16 May 2024

Ygam are working with Volunteer Now to offer a fully funded workshop, delivered through the Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme. This workshop is aimed at professionals who work with children or young people. One completion you will receive a City & Guilds Certificate and Digital Credential, and have access to over 1000 resources, including […]

Gaming & Gambling Awareness & Information Sessions

15 May 2024

Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. Through a portfolio of evidence-based programmes, they develop and deliver training and resources for a range of groups who have influence over children and young people. Ygam are delivering […]

FREE SESSION: Re-Imagining Volunteering for Broader Participation

25 April 2024

As involvement in formal volunteering decreases, and people seek more informal and flexible ways to contribute to their causes, charities need to adjust to this challenge. This requires a little disruptive and creative thinking, to reimagine involvement in the charities in new ways that are attractive to differing audiences. We are delighted to welcome Chris […]

Face-to-Face Training Dates

19 April 2024

Did you know we are now offering some face-to-face safeguarding training? We still have online sessions but on certain dates, you can book in-person training. The courses below are what is currently available and where. To find out more and see the dates and venues, please click here bit.ly/VNSafeguardingCourses Keeping Children Safe: Designated Officer Training: […]

BOOK NOW… Volunteer Strategy – Gaining Visibility & Traction in Your Organisation

12 March 2024

Welcome to the Institute of Volunteer Leadership, a joint programme presented by Volunteer Ireland and Volunteer Now. Join us for a transformative journey where leaders of volunteers come together to share experiences, knowledge, and build a powerful network of leaders of volunteers across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Volunteer Strategy – Gaining Visibility & Traction in […]

Save 10% on the UK’s quality standard for volunteer management

10 January 2024

Investing in Volunteers, the UK’s quality standard for good practice in volunteer management, is celebrating the start of 2024 by offering you 10% off the award if you sign up before the end of March. What is Investing in Volunteers? Investing in Volunteers provides your organisation with a framework to assess the quality of your […]

Register now for The Institute of Volunteer Leadership Masterclass

5 January 2024

The Institute of Volunteer Leadership is a joint programme presented by Volunteer Ireland and Volunteer Now. Join us for a transformative journey where leaders of volunteers come together to share experiences, knowledge, and build a powerful network of leaders of volunteers across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The full programme includes four Masterclasses – two online […]

Appeal for public to give the gift of time this Christmas

14 December 2023

Volunteer Now highlights need for volunteers through the festive season and beyond The lead organisation for promoting and supporting volunteering in Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now, is appealing for people to give the gift of their time to those in need this Christmas, in the hope it will ‘start a habit that lasts all year’. As […]

Strategic Plan Consultant

11 December 2023

Volunteer Now is seeking a consultant to support us with the development of our new Strategic Plan. We want volunteering to be celebrated in all walks of life and to continue to evolve to attract new people, and we want our next strategy to lead the way. Volunteer Now is a membership organisation so our […]

Trustees’ Week 2023 (6-10 November)

1 November 2023

Trustees’ Week is a time to celebrate the achievements of over 1 million trustees across the UK. The theme this year is Many voices. Working together. With purpose. As our external environment continues to change, we face new challenges. The positive impact you make as a trustee is invaluable to a sector that is now […]

The Institute of Volunteer Leadership

14 September 2023

The Institute of Volunteer Leadership (IVL) is a new initiative jointly organised by Volunteer Ireland and Volunteer Now. It aims to unite leaders of volunteers from both Ireland and Northern Ireland, whether paid or unpaid, to create a vibrant network of knowledge sharing and professional development. IVL envisions a future where leaders of volunteers can […]

Good Relations Week 2023

7 July 2023

Continuing to build upon the progress already achieved in pursuit of empowering change within our communities, Good Relations Week 2023 returns from Monday 18th to Sunday 24th September 2023. This year’s event will embody the spirit of togetherness as we celebrate the remarkable peace-building and cultural diversity efforts to tackle sectarianism, racism, and inequality across […]

FREE Seminar: Volunteering & Net Zero

28 March 2023

*This is now a hybrid event* Impact the world without impacting the planet As the world commits to achieving Net Zero status, what does this mean for volunteering? Join Martin J Cowling and Volunteer Now for a thought provoking and engaging free seminar that will consider the four cases (see below) for Net Zero volunteering, potential […]

£10 Off Volunteer Management On Demand Courses!

18 January 2023

We currently have a fantastic offer of £10 off each of our Volunteer Management On Demand Courses! Just register for either Attracting & Selecting Volunteers and/or Managing & Motivating Volunteers On Demand Courses, and you only pay £35 +VAT instead of £45 +VAT. This offer is available until 28 February 2023.

VOLT SESSION: Digitally Aware, Wise & Resilient

12 January 2023

We are continuing our new series of webinars on 8 February 2023 with ‘Digitally Aware, Wise & Resilient’ with guest speaker Dr Deborah Webster. With thanks to the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland, we are excited to deliver an interesting series of webinars to kickstart 2023, encouraging the Voluntary Sector to consider new approaches, ideas […]

FREE course: Volunteering, Wellbeing & Me

9 January 2023

Have you ever wondered about volunteering? This course helps you develop the confidence and knowledge of how & where to start. You will learn all about the different types of volunteering there are, explore the benefits of volunteering for you personally, and for the wider world around you. You will see how volunteering can boost […]

January 2023 Courses

6 December 2022

We have a number of volunteer management and safeguarding training courses coming up in January 2023: Diversity, Equity & Equality 1: Decide & Involve | 17 Jan | 10am-12pm Keeping Adults Safe: Training for Staff & Volunteers | 19 Jan | 10am-3.30pm Keeping Children & Adults Safe: Training for Staff & Volunteers | 19 Jan […]

FREE Leadership Development Programme Deadline Extended!

26 October 2022

Belfast City Council is delivering a FREE leadership development programme to young volunteers within those numerous organisations who were involved in the provision of services to local residents and homeless people during the lockdown periods of 2020. You can read more about the programme here. REOPENED FOR REGISTRATION If you are interested and wish to secure […]

Good Governance & Charity Regulation Update Seminars

13 October 2022

The Developing Governance Group in association with the Charity Commission would like to invite you to a free seminar focusing on governance and an update on charity regulation. The Developing Governance Group will explain how the Code of Good Governance can be used to help board/committee members achieve a greater understanding of what is expected […]

TWO Special Offers On Our November Training!

10 October 2022

Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have TWO special offers on our training in November! Offer 1: Book on all four Building Foundations courses in November and get a FREE place on any volunteer management course of your choice.* The New Environment: Recruit, Retain, Reward | 1 Nov | 10-11.30am The New Environment: Volunteer Induction | 3 […]

Join us for the launch of ‘Pathways for Volunteering’

22 September 2022

Kellie Armstrong MLA is delighted to invite you to the Launch of ‘Pathways for Volunteering’ and an exploration of the challenges and opportunities for volunteering in Northern Ireland. Join us in The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings on Tuesday 11 October 2022, as we share the research findings and your recommendations and give us your thoughts […]

NEW Inclusion, Equity & Equality Sessions & Offer

14 September 2022

NEW Inclusion, Equity & Equality Sessions & Offer The best retention of diverse individuals in organisations is usually due to having a great sense of belonging. Inclusion automatically occurs when we can collectively work together collaboratively. What do you have in place that celebrates inclusion? Working in partnership with JoinHer, Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd bring […]

Supporting Volunteering in a digital environment

Digitalisation & Volunteering – Workshop 4: Sharing Our Learnings

12 September 2022

Join your fellow volunteer managers across the island of Ireland in the last in the series of the Digitalisation and Volunteering workshops hosted by Volunteer Now and Volunteer Ireland. At this FREE ‘in person’ session at the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa, Carrickcarnan, Ravensdale, Dundalk we will explore the lessons learnt during the project and the […]

FREE Capacity Building Training Courses in Belfast City Council Area

10 September 2022

Volunteer Now are delivering a range of FREE capacity building training courses to groups based in the Belfast City Council area. Each course is being delivered face-to-face and online – please choose the one which suits you. The Code of Good Governance Healthcheck This governance healthcheck is a self assessment tool which has been devised […]

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