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Another Great Reason to Register for The Big Lunch!
19 May 2021
The Big Lunch 2021 is coming on 5-6 June and people across the UK are invited to take time for our neighbours and do something kind in our communities. It’s also part of a #MonthofCommunity and there’s more reasons than ever to take part. Say cheers to volunteers, connect with neighbours and friends, fundraise or […]
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The Big Lunch Prize Draw
17 May 2021
The Big Lunch is all about celebrating community connections and getting to know each other better. Join in with neighbourly acts of friendship where you live! There are more reasons than ever to take part as The Big Lunch kicks of a #MonthofCommunity. Starting with Volunteers week at the start of June and running through […]
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QAVS Congratulations!
14 May 2021
Congratulations to The Conservation Volunteer NI who were presented with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Award yesterday! They were presented the Award by the Lord Lieutenant for Belfast, Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle CBE. The prestigious award is given for exceptional volunteer activity that is making an impact in the community. It is the highest civil Award […]
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Month of Community
5 May 2021
What is it? The Month of Community is a time when we come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. It’s an opportunity to bring our neighbourhoods closer, give back, and shine a light on the amazing communities we live in. There’s a big splash at the beginning of June with The Big […]
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Air Ambulance NI Receive the Investing in Volunteers Award!
4 May 2021
We are delighted to announce that Air Ambulance NI were awarded the Investing in Volunteers Award on Wednesday 28 April 2021! Want to know more? Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the UK quality standard for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. A new IiV standard consisting of 6 Quality Areas was recently launched […]
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Volunteers’ Week 2021 Launched!
4 May 2021
Charities urge everyone to take the time to say thanks to volunteers. With less than one month to go until Volunteers’ Week 2021, taking place 1-7 June, charities around the UK are encouraged to take the time to say thank you to all volunteers. Volunteers’ Week is an annual campaign, entering its 37th year, which […]
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New VOLT Sessions
4 May 2021
Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! We have arranged a new series of VOLT Sessions, looking at various volunteering topics. May 2021 Vaccines & Enforcement Within Your Volunteer Pool Thursday 13 May 2021 | 2.00pm-3.00pm June 2021 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Thursday 3 June 2021 | 2.00pm-3.00pm Maintaining The Mental Health […]
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Extern seeks volunteers
30 April 2021
Extern transforms lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland. They believe another chance can change a life. Each year they speak up for and support more than 25,000 adults, children, young people and families. Volunteers can help Extern enable them to overcome their challenges and empower positive change. By contributing your […]
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The Big Lunch 2021
26 April 2021
Make a big date to celebrate and give thanks to our neighbours and communities Register early for #TheBigLunch on the 5-6 June and receive a free pack of seeds to celebrate growing connections. The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual big date to celebrate and give thanks to our neighbours and communities. Every year in June […]
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NEW Training Schedule Just Released!
26 April 2021
Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have just released new training dates for the forthcoming year! All training will be online, delivered via Zoom. Just click on the name of the course you are interested in to find out dates, times and to book online. And don’t forget – we also have our online Attracting & Selecting […]
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Communicating Safely Online
22 April 2021
Are you communicating with children and young people online through your work or volunteering? If so, we have scheduled a FREE webinar that looks at the safeguarding issues your organisation need to consider. Click on the date that suits below to find out more and book your place online. Wednesday 26 May 2021 | 11am-12pm […]
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Afternoon Tea Boxes Initiative
19 April 2021
Members of the Mid and East Antrim Loneliness Network, Volunteer Now and Larne Community Development Project joined together to secure funding from the Northern Trust’s Activity Programme to provide ‘Afternoon Tea Boxes’ to 25 individuals deemed lonely and isolated living within the Larne area. A small Larne based business was approached and agreed to provide […]
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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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School Governors wanted
7 April 2021
Department of Education currently have some school governor opportunities within voluntary grammar schools. Governor appointments are open to individuals from all backgrounds; all that is required is an interest in education and a willingness to work as part of a team. Each of our grant aided schools has a Board of Governors made up of […]
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Could you be a Sports Leader within your community?
30 March 2021
Are you passionate about running and cycling and keen to share this with others? Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are seeking volunteers to guide visually impaired runners or to assist Disability Sport NI with the All Out Trekking project in Gosford Forest Park. If you have some free time, then please sign up […]
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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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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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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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Independent Community Observers
9 March 2021
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has launched a campaign to recruit new Independent Community Observers (ICOs). ICOs are volunteers who play an important part in helping to monitor key aspects of the PSNI recruitment process for Police Constables. They ensure that the same procedures are applied to all candidates and that facilities and arrangements are […]
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Dementia Friendly Neighbourhoods – Belfast Celebration Event
9 March 2021
Thursday 18 March 2021 10:45am-12:45pm (Virtual event via Zoom) You will learn about how people living with dementia and their carers have been impacted during Coronavirus You will hear about some of the innovative programmes taking place in North, South, East and West Belfast Dementia Friendly Neighbourhoods There will also be breakout rooms where you […]
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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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Would you like an impressive Social CV?
3 March 2021
Want to know how to make the most of your Social record on Be Collective and turn it into an impressive social cv? Have you undertaken training and gained skills and experiences through volunteering but don’t know what to do with it? Do you want to share your social cv with others? Join Jamie on […]
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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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Good Governance Awards Launch 2021
23 February 2021
Lessons on charity governance through a pandemic The VSB Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Good Governance Awards for Northern Ireland. Delivered in partnership with Volunteer Now and CO3. The Good Governance Awards will showcase how good governance and driving social change are essentially interlinked and will provide an opportunity to […]
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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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Census 2021 is Coming Soon ….
22 February 2021
Households across Northern Ireland will soon be asked to take part in the 2021 Census. The census happens only once every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in Northern Ireland. The last census was in 2011 and counted 1,810,900 people living here. It will be the first census run predominantly […]
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