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Behind the scenes heroes applauded through biggest ever Volunteers’ Week in NI
27 June 2025
Volunteers’ Week (2nd-8th June 2025) was one of the most successful to date in Northern Ireland, with almost 300 organisations hosting special events to recognise and thank the brilliant people that make a difference year round in their local community. Fronted by Volunteer Now in Northern Ireland, Volunteers’ Week is aimed at celebrating the impact […]
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Award Winning Film Star James Martin Calls on Local Communities to ‘Connect’ for Good Relations Week 2025
16 June 2025
Oscar, BAFTA and IFTA Star, James Martin is calling on individuals, organisations, and communities across the region to embrace the theme of ‘Connect’ and take part in Good Relations Week 2025 – helping to shape a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future for everyone. Coordinated by the Community Relations Council, Good Relations Week 2025 will […]
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Community stories celebrated throughout Volunteers’ Week: Laura’s story
6 June 2025
Laura from Derry shares how volunteering has enhanced her life Derry’s Laura McCauley is one of the many volunteers being celebrated throughout Volunteers’ Week, an initiative championed by Volunteer Now and sponsored by the Irish League of Credit Unions, aimed at recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make in society. Laura has been an active volunteer […]
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Volunteers’ Week celebrates the people making a difference
5 June 2025
Aoibeann from South Armagh shares her volunteer story As Volunteers’ Week takes place across Northern Ireland, the leading voice of volunteering, Volunteer Now, is sharing volunteer stories to recognise their incredible contribution to communities and inspire more people to give it a go. Aoibeann Walsh from South Armagh has been volunteering with the Slieve Gullion […]
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Are you under 30 and passionate about volunteering?
4 June 2025
Calling all youth changemakers! Your voice matters—and now’s the time to use it. Help shape a global Call to Action that will be part of the 2026 International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026). We’re inviting young volunteers like you to share your views on the future of youth volunteering: – Take the […]
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Time to celebrate NI’s ‘community of kindness’ as Volunteers’ Week approaches
27 May 2025
The leading voice of volunteering in Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now, is getting ready to launch a week of celebration and gratitude for the half a million volunteers that make a difference in local communities every year. Volunteers’ Week, sponsored by the Irish League of Credit Unions, will take place across Northern Ireland between 2nd-8th June. […]
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Are you passionate about health and social care research?
13 May 2025
Recruitment of HSC Research Ethics Committee Members Are you looking for a voluntary role where you can make a real difference? The Office for Research Ethics Committees for Northern Ireland (ORECNI) in the Business Services Organisation (BSO) has an exciting opportunity to join their HSC Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in Northern Ireland to help review […]
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Making a difference on your doorstep – how volunteers are keeping walkways beautiful
9 May 2025
Wendy McGuinness was inspired to become a conservation volunteer after years of walking in South Belfast. Along with her husband, Wendy got to know areas like Shaw’s Bridge, Minnowburn and the Giant’s Ring through walking their dog Trixie and, after retiring, found herself considering how she could give back to the area she had grown […]
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VOLT Session: Youth Work Volunteering in Faith Based Organisations
6 May 2025
Volunteer Now have partnered with Youth Initiatives and Youth Link to develop training and toolkits that promote and support youth work volunteering in faith-based organisations. To ensure that what we create really meets the needs of the faith-based volunteering sector and solves the problems they are experiencing, we wish to bring together such groups to […]
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Unleash the power of volunteers!
6 May 2025
We know many organisations are feeling the strain right now—demand for services is up, teams are stretched thin, and funding doesn’t always go far enough. But there’s one resource that’s often overlooked: volunteers. When supported well, volunteers can help expand capacity, strengthen relationships with communities, and bring fresh energy to your work. From service delivery […]
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Could you help tutor children and young people with serious illness?
1 May 2025
Bright Futures UK is a charity dedicated to transforming education for children and young people with serious illness. Their organisation is supported by a wonderful volunteer team, who run tutoring, befriending, and mentoring programmes. They are currently recruiting volunteer tutors for the following subjects: (click the link for more info and to register) A Level […]
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Call to Action for the Future of Volunteering
25 April 2025
The United Nations has designated 2026 as the UN Year of Volunteering for Sustainable Development. Volunteer Now is working with the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) to support the roll out of the Year in Northern Ireland. In the coming months we will be engaging with members to shape a local Call to Action […]
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Become a Wish Maker with Make-A-Wish UK!
17 April 2025
Critical illness brings a child’s joy to an abrupt end but Make-A-Wish UK is part of a global movement that grants life-changing wishes that have the power to turn tears into cheers, rescuing the magic of childhood even in their toughest times and providing a lifeline for families to spend precious time together. Right now, 55 […]
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Putting the ‘tee’ in volunteer!
10 April 2025
Applications open to join the volunteer support team at the 153rd Open Anyone who loves golf or simply wants to soak in the atmosphere of an unforgettable global event can now apply to join the volunteer team supporting The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club this July. Following a hugely successful return to Northern […]
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Volunteering Never Gets Old!
1 April 2025
Our new campaign highlights the benefits of volunteering later in life Tackling isolation, improving physical and mental health, learning new skills and encouraging social connection are just some of the benefits that volunteering can bring in later life, as highlighted by a new campaign launched in Belfast this week. Through ‘Volunteering Never Gets Old’, led […]
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Volunteering opportunities with Versus Arthritis
20 March 2025
It is thanks to the hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment of volunteers that Versus Arthritis are able to support millions of people living with arthritis every year, and they are currently recruiting volunteers to help with service delivery in the Western Trust area. If you have a few hours free each week to help, they […]
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Staff & Volunteer Wellbeing Survey
19 March 2025
At North Down Community Network, we recognise the immense challenges facing the community and voluntary sector, especially in these high pressure times. To better support the incredible staff and volunteers involved, we’re launching a wellbeing survey aimed at understanding your experiences. Your insights are crucial in helping us understand the impact on health and wellbeing […]
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Volunteer Fair at 2 Royal Avenue!
19 March 2025
Are you aged 55+? Join us for a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday 25 March 2025! It will be an afternoon of information, volunteering, music, dancing, refreshments & much more! No need to book, just turn up at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast from 12.30pm – feel free to bring a friend! See you there 👋
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Help Shape the Future of Volunteering
10 March 2025
Join IAVE in shaping the future of volunteering The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) are thrilled to invite you to be a part of their global initiative to develop a Call to Action for the Future of Volunteering! In preparation for the 2026 International Year for Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), IAVE and […]
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Apply now to become an #iwill Ambassador!
7 March 2025
#iwill is a youth led movement that empowers, supports and amplifies youth social action across the whole of the United Kingdom. Volunteer Now have been the delivery partners of the #iwill movement in Northern Ireland for last decade, directly supporting ambassadors and champions alike. Each year, a new group of Ambassadors aged 10-24 years old […]
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Volunteering opportunities at Look North Festival!
25 February 2025
Friday 28 February – Sunday 2 March 2025 Have you ever walked past a mysterious old building and thought “I wonder what goes on in there?” Would you like to experience what carnival feels like in Brazil? Are you fascinated by stained glass and wonder how it’s made? If you have answered yes to any […]
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Volunteering opportunities with the Irish Football Association
21 February 2025
Through this four-week beginner level coaching programme, McDonald’s and the Irish FA Foundation will provide children aged five to 11 with the opportunity to try football for the first time. Fun Football sessions are designed and delivered in a safe, fun and pressure-free environment by Irish FA accredited coaches. The IFA are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to support […]
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You Can Volunteer, You Can Change Lives
3 February 2025
‘Everyone has the potential to change lives’ – Volunteer Now reminds public that volunteering is open to all The leading voice of volunteering in Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now, is hoping to dispel some of the misconceptions about volunteering, in the hope that more people will realise there are roles to suit them and feel encouraged […]
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Volunteers’ Week 2025 Countdown Begins!
3 February 2025
Our new Volunteers Week website is now LIVE – Begin the preparations for Volunteers Week 2025! Every year, over 722,000 people dedicate their time to making a difference in local communities. This June, people across Northern Ireland with over 14m across the UK will come together to celebrate these inspiring individuals through parties, award ceremonies […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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‘Never too old to make a difference’
13 December 2024
‘Never too old to make a difference’ – event celebrates contribution of older volunteers and invites others to give it a go Representatives from the world of volunteering gathered at Belfast City Hall this week to celebrate older people who give their time for others and to inspire others to do the same, underlining the […]
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Volunteer Now appeals for more volunteers as ‘every hour can make a difference’
2 December 2024
Denise Hayward, Chief Executive of Volunteer Now, the leading voice of volunteering in Northern Ireland, has highlighted the need for more volunteers in the hope that the new year will inspire people to give their time for others. Whilst research published by NISRA in November shows that volunteer numbers in Northern Ireland are back to […]
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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 […]
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Nominations for the Live Here Love Here Community Awards 2025 are now open!
20 November 2024
Celebrate your local Community Champions, the unsung heroes who go over and above to take pride in your local area. Finalists will be invited to a prestigious Award Ceremony in February hosted by local celebrity Joe Mahon. Find out more on the Live Here Love Here website. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, 1st December.
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