Events & One-off opportunities
Check out the Events Calendar below for opportunities to volunteer at some of the great events coming soon to Northern Ireland! Most of these are one-off or short-term volunteering opportunities… and if there’s nothing there you fancy at the minute, check back in a few weeks as the calendar is always being added to!
When you register online, your contact details are forwarded to the organisation you want to volunteer with, and they will come back to you with more information.
Events Calendar
Misc.
Throughout NI
Join Volunteer Now’s Events Team
17 Apr + 1 May 2026
Armagh
Paint & Sip Adult Night
Could you help at this space-themed paint and sip workshop?
18 April 2026
Newry
Family Volunteering Event supporting The Larder in Newry
Join our series of Family Volunteering Events in Newry!
2-4 May 2026
Belfast
Festival of Fools
Join the fun at the Festival of Fools!
First Saturday of the month, 10am
Belfast
Family Friendly Opportunity: South Belfast Monthly Holyland Clean-up
This opportunity is suitable for families, groups, and individuals.
3-16 May 2026
Belfast, Coleraine & Larne
UEFA European Womens Under 17 Championship 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in a once in a lifetime event coming to Northern Ireland.
3 May 2026
Belfast
Join the Daisy Cheer Squad at Belfast City Marathon
Get your cheering voice on and support Cancer Fund for Children’s runners at the Marathon!
3 May 2026
Belfast
Cheer on Action Cancer’s Belfast City Marathon Runners!
If you’ve got enthusiasm, a loud voice, or just a big heart, Action Cancer would love to have you join them!
4-9 May 2026
Portrush, Coleraine & Portstewart
Air Ambulance Collections at the North West 200
Could you give a couple of hours to help fundraise for Air Ambulance NI?
17 May 2026
Belfast
MECCA X – Event Support Volunteers
Volunteer at Northern Ireland’s first nightclub fitness event! (Apply before 1st May)
23+24 May 2026
Ballymoney
Fundraising event in Benvarden Gardens, Ballymoney
Could you help help with serving tea & coffee and collecting donations?
6 June 2026
Cookstown
Junior Wheelchair Basketball Blitzes – Cookstown
If you are keen to get involved in sports coaching, officiating or disability sport this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
12 June 2026
Newtownards
Trucks at the Track Show
Join the fantastic family fun day at Kirkistown Racing Circuit and volunteer with Trucks at the Track!
18-19 June 2026
Belfast
George Best Community Cup
Be part of this inclusive, community‑focused football event
5, 12, 19 June 2026
Belfast, Strabane, Omagh
Shelter NI Street Collections in Belfast, Omagh & Strabane
Do you enjoy meeting people and making a real difference in your community?
28 June 2026
Causeway Coast
Parkinson’s UK Pedal Causeway Coast
Be a vital part of this great event, providing support to the cyclists and ensuring everyone enjoys the day.
Pre show 15-17 July; Show Day 18 July 2026
Castlewellan
Castlewellan Agricultural Show
Over 20,000 visitors come along to enjoy this family event!