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Men Age 50+? Avail of this FREE Training During November
9 November 2020
Volunteer Now is delivering FREE online Volunteering Training Workshops for members of Men’s Groups: Workshop 1 – An Introduction to Programme & Event Planning Wednesday 18 November 2020 | 11.00am-12.30pm Workshop 2 – Identify Funders, Guidance on How to Complete Funding Applications Wednesday 25 November 2020 | 11.00am-12.30pm You must be over 50 years of […]
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The New Environment: Volunteers & the Law
9 November 2020
Do you need to clarify best practice when involving volunteers? Or explore legal boundaries? If so, book a place on our The New Environment: Volunteers & the Law session on 23 November where we cover this and more! Book your place here.
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Get Ready for #iwill Week and the #PowerOfYouth 16-20 November 2020
6 November 2020
Every year, organisations and young people come together to shout about the incredible #PowerOfYouth during #iwillWeek. Despite the pandemic, this year is no different. Celebrating what young people are already doing, and looking ahead to what’s next. End the year looking into the future by sharing your commitments, what you’ve learnt by taking part in […]
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COVID Safe Training For Volunteer Managers
5 November 2020
Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have organised a session on 12 November 2020 with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough entitled ‘COVID Safe Training for Volunteer Managers‘. This training, which is only open to Voluntary/Community Groups based in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough area, will cover: The Volunteer Managers Role Risk Assessments Volunteer Roles Safeguarding Communication Date: Thursday 12 November 2020 […]
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Gemma Brolly
4 November 2020
Staff at Volunteer Now were deeply saddened on 3 November 2020 to hear of the death of Gemma Brolly from Newry. Gemma has a long history with our organisation and with the volunteer centre network. A previous Board member of the Volunteer Development Agency and Manager of the Newry Volunteer Centre, she was instrumental in steering […]
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Volunteer Wellbeing: What Works & Who Benefits?
4 November 2020
Volunteer Now has always promoted the benefits of volunteering, not least to volunteers’ own health! In Northern Ireland, the most recent research (Continuous Household Survey 2019/20) shows that the most commonly cited benefit as a result of volunteering was it “makes me feel better about myself”. A review carried out in 2020 for the What Works […]
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Sharing Volunteers – Could Volunteer Passports Work?
3 November 2020
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! A report for Government called “Levelling up our Communities: proposals for a new social covenant* (Danny Kruger MP September 2020) has suggested that there needs […]
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Befriending Training Workshop
3 November 2020
To round off Befriending Week 2020, Volunteer Now has organised a Befriending Training Workshop. This 2-hour online session will cover: What is Befriending? Benefits of Befriending Effective Communication Skills – Body language and tone – Face-to-face Vs Telephone – Use of questions Boundaries Once the session has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate […]
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Voluntary Action & COVID-19 – Volunteer Now Involved in New Research Project
3 November 2020
New research will explore lessons learnt and recommendations for UK recovery Experts from across academia and the voluntary sector are to carry out a major research project into the role of voluntary action in the Covid-19 pandemic – exploring the challenges, what worked well and making recommendations to inform planning for future crises. The research […]
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Creating Pathways to Wellbeing for Leaders of Volunteer Engagement
2 November 2020
We recognise that the job of leading and managing volunteers can be challenging. It’s frequently an isolating role, with practitioners often getting little support from within their organisations. COVID-19 has added to these challenges, with stress and anxiety more common. We believe it is time to give leaders of volunteer engagement access to high quality […]
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Trustees’ Week 2022 (7-11 November)
2 November 2020
Trustees’ Week is a time to celebrate the achievements of over 1 million trustees across the UK. The theme this year is making a difference in changing times. 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 […]
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Recruit, Retain, Reward Volunteers
30 October 2020
We have scheduled another session of our popular course – The New Environment: Recruit, Retain, Reward Volunteers. Join us for a short session looking at volunteering during the pandemic and the future of volunteering post COVID-19. Click below to book you place! 5 November 2020 | 2.00am-3.30pm
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Recognising the Contribution of Volunteers During Befriending Week
29 October 2020
Befriending Week takes place 1-7 November throughout the UK, raising awareness of befriending and the impact it has on individuals and communities in helping combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. This year, with the impact of Covid19 and with current restrictions leaving many vulnerable people isolated, the Campaign will be shining the spotlight on services […]
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Assessing Risk When Developing Volunteer Roles
29 October 2020
Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd have scheduled a new course – The New Environment: Assessing Risk When Developing Volunteer Roles. It will explore why we need to assess risk when developing volunteer roles and how volunteer managers can implement this process within their volunteer programme. Click below to book your place! 4 November 2020 | 10.30am-12.00pm
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The Lucia Quinney Mee BEM Award for Campaigning
29 October 2020
Earlier this year, a few months after her 4th liver transplant and just 4 days before her 21st birthday, Lucia Quinney Mee died. Even in this immeasurable loss to her family and friends, Lucia’s light and energy continue to inspire and give strength. Lucia was a committed campaigner setting up her own Campaign in 2015: […]
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Volunteering Is Good For Your Health!
28 October 2020
As part of Positive Ageing Month, Raquel & Edel from our Newry office held an online session ‘Volunteering is Good for Your Health!’ They were joined by staff from Rosies Trust and Deafblind NI to discuss local opportunities and why volunteering is good for your health. A recording of the session is below.
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New Series of VOLT Sessions Available!
28 October 2020
Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! We have arranged a new series of VOLT Sessions, looking at various volunteering topics. November 2020 Volunteering Through COVID – A Refresher Tuesday 3 November 2020 | 11am-12pm Sharing Volunteers – Could Volunteer Passports Work? Thursday 12 November 2020 | 11am-12pm Service Opportunities for Young People – […]
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Experience of Volunteering By Adults in Northern Ireland 2019/2020
28 October 2020
The Department of Communities have released their report ‘Experience of Volunteering By Adults in Northern Ireland 2019/20′ (findings from the Continuous Household Survey 2019/20). The bulletin presents analysis on the following topics: Participation in volunteering Types of organisations volunteered with Time spent volunteering Identifying volunteering roles Organisation procedures Benefits experienced as a result of volunteering […]
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Trustees’ Week: 2-6 November
26 October 2020
Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. Trustees’ Week 2020 runs from 2-6 November. If you’re a Trustee or thinking of becoming a Trustee then please sign up to some of […]
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Volunteer Wellbeing: What Works and Who Benefits?
22 October 2020
How does volunteering affect our wellbeing? What Works Wellbeing have published a new review, co-published with Spirit of 2012, and in partnership with the Institute of Volunteer Research. Volunteer Wellbeing: What Works and Who Benefits will help groups, clubs, and organisations to design and develop their volunteering programmes with wellbeing in mind. This briefing summarises the findings […]
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Nomination Assessment Committee Member for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
21 October 2020
Expressions of Interest – Assessment Committee Member for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (Pro Bono, Voluntary Role) A unique opportunity to champion, assess and reward local voluntary work, by becoming an assessment committee member for the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups. We are seeking expressions of interest from […]
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Members Check In & Chat – Safeguarding
16 October 2020
Join Us! An opportunity to network and share! Volunteer Now has organised a Members’ Check In & Chat session. Join us on Thursday 22 October 2020 11am-12pm An informal session, just bring your cuppa! Tell us about any challenges your organisation is facing – they might be around keeping connected with vulnerable groups, moving services […]
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Congratulations to our own Sandra Adair MBE!
12 October 2020
Sandra Adair, Director of Operations with Volunteer Now and Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. It is in recognition of her work in relation to volunteer development, management and training. Sandra has worked in the volunteering sector for 32 years and has always been passionate about […]
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Men’s Health Day – 23 October 2020
12 October 2020
Would you like to have a bit of craic, get energized, learn some news skills, pick up tips and have fun? Join our virtual Men’s Health Day on Friday 23rd October on Zoom. From Cooking to Bee-keeping and lots more – there’s something for everyone! (all sessions are free of charge) It’s easy to get involved in […]
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Welcome Barbara & Eva!
9 October 2020
Welcome to our new European Solidarity Corps Volunteers, Barbara and Eva who will be getting involved in a wide range of activities with Volunteer Now…. “My name is Bárbara and I am from Porto, Portugal. After high school I was lucky to know what I wanted to do and study, and so I got into […]
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Positive Ageing Month 2022
8 October 2020
October is Positive Ageing Month, a month-long festival of events and activities for older people. It celebrates the contribution that older people make to their communities, and no more so than this year! Check out all the great activities happening throughout the month… Ards & North Down Borough Council area: Positive Ageing Roadshows throughout the month. Click […]
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Just Like Our Bodies – Our Minds Need Care Too
8 October 2020
To highlight World Mental Health Day, Volunteer Now are shining the spotlight on the charity Fresh Light. We have spoken to a past service-user who was happy to share her very positive experience with them. Jen was looking for professional counselling services since the NHS waiting list can be long and unpredictable, and private health […]
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Good Morning Carrickfergus
6 October 2020
In celebration of Positive Ageing Month, which celebrates the contribution older people make to their communities, we hear from Elain Rajkumar, Volunteer Co-ordinator about the fantastic work going on at Good Morning Carrickfergus. Good Morning Carrickfergus is a free telephone befriending and alert service for older and vulnerable adults within the Greenisland, Carrickfergus and Whitehead […]
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National Lottery Community Fund – Chair of Northern Ireland Funding Committee
30 September 2020
The National Lottery Community Fund NI are looking for a new Chair for their NI Committee. This is an important opportunity to lead their work with local communities to support them during the current crisis. Applications close at 12:00 on 23rd October. Find out more here https://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/national-lottery-community-fund-chair-of-northern-ireland-funding-committee/
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Unsung Hero 2020: Nominate the volunteers who made a real difference
30 September 2020
BBC Sport are searching for volunteers whose efforts have meant sports clubs have made a positive impact in local communities during an unprecedented year. They have also introduced the Captain Tom Young Unsung Hero award, which celebrates young people aged 15 and under who have gone to extraordinary lengths for their communities. It is named in […]
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