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Eden Project Communities Virtual Community Camp – APPLICATIONS WELCOME
4 October 2022
Eden Project Communities next virtual Community Camps will be held in November 2022 and January 2023. Designed to connect and support volunteers and people with community ideas, the Virtual Community Camp is an immersive learning experience, offering a mix of practical activities, workshop sessions and networking opportunities for people from across the UK. Fully funded by […]
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Falls Prevention Roadshow
4 October 2022
Belfast City Council City and Neighbourhood Services Department are holding a virtual Falls Prevention Roadshow via zoom on Thursday 6th October 20022 at 11am. HEALTHY EATING FOR FALLS PREVENTION Specialist nutrition information from a dietician Live cookery demonstration on sustainable, healthy food options Home accident prevention talk To join via Zoom: https://echo.zoom.us/j/85966399889 October is Positive […]
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Will Volunteers Always be There?
1 October 2022
by Denise Hayward, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now I have been working in volunteering for over 20 years and I can not remember a time when volunteering was so challenging. Every day organisations are telling me of the challenges they are facing to recruit and retain volunteers. On the upside, I am also hearing stories of […]
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Good Governance and Charity Regulation Seminar
28 September 2022
Especially for Trustees’ week, this seminar will focus on good governance in voluntary led organisations as well as a reminder of the key regulatory requirements for charities. The Developing Governance Group will explain how the Code of Good Governance can be used to help board members achieve a greater understanding of what is expected of […]
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Recognise Your Older Volunteers With Belfast City Council
23 September 2022
Belfast City Council’s annual Age-friendly Belfast Older Volunteer Awards are now in their 10th year, and we encourage as many groups, organisations and individuals to nominate their fantastic older volunteers for an Award. The Awards recognise individuals & groups of volunteers aged 60 and over, who contribute to making the city a great place to […]
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Join us for the launch of ‘Pathways for Volunteering’
22 September 2022
Kellie Armstrong MLA is delighted to invite you to the Launch of ‘Pathways for Volunteering’ and an exploration of the challenges and opportunities for volunteering in Northern Ireland. Join us in The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings on Tuesday 11 October 2022, as we share the research findings and your recommendations and give us your thoughts […]
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British Red Cross seek volunteers throughout Northern Ireland
16 September 2022
Do you want to make a difference and support the British Red Cross? You can do both when you join them as a Wheelchair Volunteer! By joining the Mobility Aids Team as a Wheelchair Volunteer, you can be there for people when they need it the most, whilst making a difference in your community. If […]
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NEW Inclusion, Equity & Equality Sessions & Offer
14 September 2022
NEW Inclusion, Equity & Equality Sessions & Offer The best retention of diverse individuals in organisations is usually due to having a great sense of belonging. Inclusion automatically occurs when we can collectively work together collaboratively. What do you have in place that celebrates inclusion? Working in partnership with JoinHer, Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd bring […]
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Digitalisation & Volunteering – Workshop 4: Sharing Our Learnings
12 September 2022
Join your fellow volunteer managers across the island of Ireland in the last in the series of the Digitalisation and Volunteering workshops hosted by Volunteer Now and Volunteer Ireland. At this FREE ‘in person’ session at the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa, Carrickcarnan, Ravensdale, Dundalk we will explore the lessons learnt during the project and the […]
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FREE Capacity Building Training Courses in Belfast City Council Area
10 September 2022
Volunteer Now are delivering a range of FREE capacity building training courses to groups based in the Belfast City Council area. Each course is being delivered face-to-face and online – please choose the one which suits you. The Code of Good Governance Healthcheck This governance healthcheck is a self assessment tool which has been devised […]
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The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration is Seeking YOUR Views
7 September 2022
The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration is seeking to hear views from across the UK about how we should commemorate this period in our history, including how we should remember the many volunteers who stepped forward to help. The Commission has been established to secure a broad consensus from across the whole of the UK […]
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Leadership Development Programme for Young Volunteers
30 August 2022
Belfast City Council is delivering a leadership development programme to young volunteers within those numerous organisations who were involved in the provision of services to local residents and homeless people during the lockdown periods of 2020. You can read more about the programme here. LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The closing date for final submission of […]
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Volunteering Opportunities with The Parent Rooms
25 August 2022
Volunteering with The Parent Rooms is a meaningful way to support parents experiencing mental health difficulties. It’s also an opportunity to develop and enjoy new experiences. They have a number of roles currently advertised and would love to hear from you if you can help with any: ▶ General Support Volunteer (Belfast / Castlewellan / […]
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Helpforce Champions Awards 2022 – Celebrating volunteering in Health and Care
23 August 2022
Do you know volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support patients and staff? Or do you want to give a shout out to volunteering teams in your organisation? If yes is your answer, then please visit this link to nominate them for the Helpforce Champions Awards, the only national awards that celebrate volunteering in health […]
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Volunteer Now AGM 2022
17 August 2022
You are warmly invited to Volunteer Now’s AGM: Date: Thursday 15 September 2022 Time: 3.00pm Location: Skainos Centre, Belfast The papers can be downloaded here and included are: Agenda of the meeting Minutes from the last meeting Notice of AGM Proxy voting form Please RSVP to nicole.fitzsimons@volunteernow.co.uk by Tuesday 13 September 2022.
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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
16 August 2022
Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). Created in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, QAVS awards have been shining […]
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NEW VOLT Session for September – Volunteer Driving
9 August 2022
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! Join us at this session where we will be joined by Noeleen Lynch, Director for Northern Ireland, Community Transport Association. We will be hearing more […]
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A Tribute To Our Dear Colleague Helen Beggs
21 July 2022
Everyone in Volunteer Now is deeply saddened at the recent passing of our dear friend and colleague Helen Beggs. Helen worked for Volunteer Now for 16 years, spending all that time within the Our Duty to Care Team. Many of you will know that Helen’s area of work focused on keeping children and adults safe, […]
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Leadership Sessions in August
18 July 2022
We have two Leadership Sessions scheduled for August: Thinking of Myself as a Leader | 10 August 2022 | 10am-1pm Leadership & Why it Matters | 11 August 2022 | 10am-1pm To find out more about each course and to enrol, please click on the relevant session above.
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Co-op partners with UK Youth to give young people a voice through social action in Scotland and Northern Ireland
8 July 2022
A new partnership between Co-op and UK Youth will see young people in Scotland and Northern Ireland be given opportunities to make a difference through social action in local communities through the #iwill movement. The #iwill movement is a collaboration of over 1,000 organisations and 700 young #iwill Ambassadors & Champions from across the UK, […]
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Charities Call on New Chancellor to Tackle Fuel Costs Crisis
7 July 2022
Soaring inflation puts volunteer-run transport services at risk, say campaigners A coalition of eleven charities is calling on the new Chancellor of the Exchequer to tackle the spiraling fuel costs crisis which is damaging the voluntary sector across the UK. The campaign is led by the Community Transport Association (CTA) – which represents over 1,200 […]
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Puppy Raisers wanted!
5 July 2022
Guide Dogs Northern Ireland are looking for volunteers who have space and time in their life for a trainee guide dog puppy! This is a full time volunteer role, where the puppy will live with you in your home for 12-16 months. Volunteers are needed in…. Dromore Groomsport Moira Ballyclare Belfast Lisburn Newtownards Bangor Banbridge
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iwill Ambassador applications closing soon!
29 June 2022
We’re looking for changemakers, trailblazers and community heroes from all over the UK to join the #iwill movement as an Ambassador! If you know a young person aged 10-25 in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales who is making a positive difference to their community in any way, we’d love to hear from them. #iwill […]
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Philanthropy Fortnight, June 13th – 24th
24 June 2022
Volunteer Now is delighted to support Philanthropy Fortnight. As one of the most charitable and generous regions in the UK, Northern Ireland is set to celebrate all the positive impacts that philanthropy makes during this year’s Philanthropy Fortnight, June 13th – 24th. Over 75% of us make donations to charity every year. ‘Philanthropy Fortnight’, now […]
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King George VI Youth Awards – open for applications
21 June 2022
The King George VI Youth Awards Panel is now accepting applications for youth work activities with young people aged 14-21. Your group must be based in Northern Ireland and your project must be part of a curriculum based youth work programme, linked to the Youth Work Curriculum. Applications are also accepted from individual young people. […]
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Befriending Training Workshop
20 June 2022
Our next Befriending Training Workshop, on Thursday 7 July 2022, will cover the following: What is Befriending? Benefits of Befriending Effective communication skills: – Body language and tone – Face-to-face Vs Telephone – Use of questions Boundaries Once completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance and a FREE Befriending Top Tips publication. Click […]
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13.1 miles worth of volunteer opportunities available at the Mid & East Antrim Coast Half Marathon!
20 June 2022
Now in its 3rd year, the Mid & East Antrim Coast Half Marathon has been awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label – Elite status, making it one of the best road races in the world! Starting and finishing in Larne town, with a global viewership set to tune in live on the day, it’s a […]
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022
15 June 2022
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022. To mark the day, Volunteer Now have committed to signing the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Declaration. STOP abuse! If you see something, say something. https://youtu.be/KimHK-X2vFs
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Change Starts With Us
14 June 2022
Good Relations Week 2022 to deliver positive message that ‘Change Starts With Us’ Community Relations Council urges local groups and organisations to get involved in Good Relations Week 2022 Good Relations Week 2022 will deliver a positive message that ‘Change Starts With Us’ as the annual celebration shines a light on local communities taking action […]
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Leadership Development Programme for Young Volunteers
7 June 2022
What is this? Belfast City Council is delivering a leadership development programme to young volunteers within those numerous organisations who were involved in the provision of services to local residents and homeless people during the lockdown periods of 2020. In a recent research report on the response of Belfast to the first COVID lockdown, the […]
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