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VOLT Session 7: Rethinking Volunteering: Has COVID-19 Changed Volunteering? *FULLY BOOKED*
15 June 2020
A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes started on 14 May with Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post COVID-19. The following sessions were: Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post COVID-19 Rethinking Youth Volunteering in LIght of COVID-19 (view recording here) Rethinking Volunteering in Environmental […]
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Sharing the Love this Loneliness Awareness Week
15 June 2020
Positive Emotional Wellbeing Boxes filled with 7 days of fun activities and resources, are helping make a difference to some of the most vulnerable young people across Mid and East Antrim during Loneliness Awareness Week. The boxes, made by locally based company Fresh Minds Education, an innovate social enterprise who develop emotional wellbeing resources, products […]
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020
15 June 2020
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020. A day which aims to increase the awareness of abuse of older people. And the action required to prevent it and stop it where it occurs. We at Volunteer Now have signed a declaration which outlines our committment to safeguard the older people we work with and […]
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VOLT Session 6: Rethinking Volunteer Driving in Light of COVID-19
11 June 2020
A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes started on 14 May with Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post COVID-19. The following sessions were: Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post COVID-19 Rethinking Youth Volunteering in LIght of COVID-19 (view recording here) Rethinking Volunteering in Environmental […]
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Helping the Helpers Free Webinar
10 June 2020
Helping the Helpers – Running effective telephone support through the involvement of volunteers Wednesday 24 June 2020 | 11am-12pm Volunteer Now is delighted to be partnering with Change Your Mind and Inspire to deliver this webinar. WHO FOR? The webinar is aimed at organisations that are supporting volunteers who are making or receiving calls with […]
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NEW World Host 2020 Launched
9 June 2020
On Monday 8 June, People 1st International launched WorldHost 2020, a bite-sized e-learning module which extends the globally recognised WorldHost customer service programme, to help businesses to maintain a positive reputation and increase customer confidence post Covid-19. Customer facing industries across the world have been severely impacted by Covid-19, with businesses having to close their […]
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BBC NI Highlights Volunteers
9 June 2020
BBC NI have highlighted three of our volunteers who are currently involved in the #HelpEachOther campaign. The article includes interviews with Tanya Rosen who shops for her neighbour, Sharon Neill who is a telephone befriender and Nick Menhinick who is busy hosting bingo sessions on Zoom and making dozens of calls a day. Read their stories here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52892368.
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New Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Calls for Nominations
5 June 2020
The new Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Peter Johnston is calling for nominations of local volunteers, charities and organisations who have in some way helped during Covid-19 so he can recognise their support. “I will present those who are nominated with a certificate of recognition for their dedication to helping others during […]
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New Lord Mayor Praises Efforts of All Those Volunteering
4 June 2020
New Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Frank McCoubrey has joined the Volunteers’ Week celebrations by taking #TimeToSayThankYou to people volunteering across the city during these unprecedented times. Alderman McCoubrey said he had been heartened by the fantastic work being done in the city, and is encouraging everyone to continue with their great work through these […]
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VOLT Session 5: Rethinking Volunteering in Fundraising in Light of COVID-19
4 June 2020
A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes started on 14 May with Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post COVID-19. The following sessions were: Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post COVID-19 Rethinking Youth Volunteering in LIght of COVID-19 (view recording here) Rethinking Volunteering in Environmental […]
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Stay Home Memories Project
3 June 2020
On 23 March 2020 the Stay Home directive was announced and life changed for everyone in Northern Ireland, and across the world, as we collectively fought to control the COVID-19 virus. PRONI has launched the Stay Home Memories project to gather information on the lives of the people of Northern Ireland and how the pandemic […]
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Lucia Mee, BEM
2 June 2020
This week was rocked by the sad news that one of #iwill ambassadors, local heroes and overall inspiring young lady passed away shortly after her 4th liver transplant and a couple of days before her 21st birthday. Lucia came to our attention back in 2018 when she was nominated as an #iwill ambassador, however we […]
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Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Congratulations!
2 June 2020
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2020: Aisling Centre Ballymoney Branch, Royal British Legion Camphill Community Clanabogan Coaching 4 Christ Eglinton Community Centre Enniskillen Royal Boat Club Fermanagh Talking Newspaper Association Mae Murray Foundation Maghera Cross Community Link Portico Ards Ltd (PAL) Royal British Legion Waterside Branch Saint Eugene’s […]
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Hargey Praises Volunteers’ Contribution
1 June 2020
As Volunteers’ Week gets underway Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has expressed her gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others. The Minister said a light had been shone on volunteers’ contribution to society in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1–7 June, recognises the […]
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Hats Off to Volunteers!
1 June 2020
It’s Volunteers’ Week and staff from Volunteer Now are taking their ‘hats off’ to volunteers throughout Northern Ireland for all the amazing things you do!
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Happy Volunteers’ Week 2020!
1 June 2020
Volunteers’ Week 2020 will not be like any we have experienced before. While the world has felt very strange over the past few months, there is no doubt that volunteering is alive and well. So many individual acts of kindness to friends and neighbours, as well as more organised volunteering efforts through community groups, churches […]
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VOLT Session 4: Rethinking Volunteering in Environmental & Heritage Groups in Light of COVID-19
27 May 2020
A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes started on 14 May with Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post COVID-19. The following sessions were Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post COVID-19 and Rethinking Youth Volunteering in LIght of COVID-19. The next Session is as follows: Session 4: […]
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VOLT Session 3: Rethinking Youth Volunteering in Light of COVID-19
20 May 2020
*FULLY BOOKED* A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes started on 14 May with Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post COVID-19. The next session on 21 May 2020, entitled Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post COVID-19 was fully booked. The third Session is as […]
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VOLT Session 2: Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post COVID-19
14 May 2020
*FULLY BOOKED* VOLT (Volunteer Organisations Linking Together) sessions have gone online! A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes started on 14 May with Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post Covid-19. The next Session is as follows: Session 2: Rethinking Volunteering in One-to-One and Group Support Roles Post Covid-19 (specifically […]
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Calling all Charity Shops in Northern Ireland – VOLT Goes Online!
6 May 2020
VOLT (Volunteer Organisations Linking Together) sessions are going online! A special COVID-19 related series of Volunteer Now Members’ Sessions to look at volunteering across a series of themes are starting next week! Session 1: Rethinking Volunteering in Charity Shops Post Covid-19 Date: 14 May 2020 Time: 11am – 12pm Volunteers have been at the heart of the […]
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Webinar: Corporate Partnerships Opportunities in the Coronavirus Crisis
5 May 2020
Business in the Community is delighted to once again be partnering with Jonathan Andrews from Remarkable Partnerships to host a webinar on the important subject of how corporate partnerships can work during COVID-19. This webinar will take place in partnership with NICVA. In this session, Jonathan will give examples, insights and tools to help you make the shift. […]
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Hargey Pays Tribute to Voluntary and Community Sector for Continued Efforts
20 April 2020
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today paid tribute to the vital and tireless work of voluntary and community organisations in response to COVID-19. The Minister said: “I know that many organisations have been working tirelessly, day and night, and in many cases, those on the ground are the community’s “first responders” – volunteers, community workers and […]
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WheelWorks Arts Launches NI’s First Online Digital Arts Festival
9 April 2020
Youth arts charity WheelWorks Arts is launching Northern Ireland’s first digital arts festival hosted entirely online. Starting on Monday 13 April, the Make, Do, Create Festival will see a series of artist-led creative workshops take place every day for 6 weeks. Covering music; animation; photography; dance; visual arts and filmmaking, the Make, Do, Create Festival […]
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Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme (CLOSED)
8 April 2020
The Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme is an incredible opportunity for local communities to apply for a grant between £500 to £5000 to improve their local environment. The Small Grants Scheme is about encouraging practical, local action towards building more sustainable communities. The scheme will support volunteers to: • Contribute to the development […]
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FREE Online Course: See Something, Say Something
2 April 2020
Our FREE online safeguarding course – See Something, Say Something is a key course for volunteers taking part in our #HelpEachOther campaign and is also suitable for the general public who may have concerns about their family, friends or neighbours. Click here to find out more and to register.
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FREE Webinar: Involving Volunteers in Response to COVID-19
31 March 2020
Volunteer Now has partnered with NICVA to deliver this essential learning on how to put best practice in place for involving volunteers safely in such challenging times. Covid-19 has highlighted across the world how important volunteering is. Volunteers are bringing amazing support to those ‘most at risk’ in our communities and more and more people […]
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Support the Challenge: #HelpEachOther
26 March 2020
In these uncertain and challenging times Volunteer Now has launched a new online campaign #HelpEachOther to support those who wish to volunteer for COVID-19 related opportunities and also for those organisations which require the support of volunteers to deliver their services to those who need it most. If you are interested in volunteering please visit our […]
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Our Offices Are Closed But We Are Still Working!
24 March 2020
IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT WE ARE NOW FULLY IMPLEMENTING OUR WORKING FROM HOME PLAN WHICH WILL BE IN FULL EFFECT BY END OF BUSINESS 24/03/2020 We had started to implement our Working From Home (WFH) plan prior to the Government’s announcement based on our monitoring of the situation over the last number […]
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Volunteers Sniff Out Opportunities with Launch of New Online Search Portal
20 March 2020
Volunteer Now, the lead organisation for promoting and supporting volunteering across Northern Ireland, is urging people in Belfast to get into volunteering and find their perfect match through its brand new online search portal. Boasting hundreds of unique volunteering opportunities across a range of sectors, the new online platform is the first of its kind […]
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Challenging Times – Let’s #HelpEachOther
19 March 2020
In such uncertain and changing times, Volunteer Now is mindful of the amazing support volunteers are bringing to those ‘most at risk’ in our communities and more and more people are stepping up in terms of getting involved and offering help. We have launched a new campaign ‘HelpEachOther’ to encourage organisations to register their specific […]
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