Resources and Information
We provide a vast resource of information, research and guidance for volunteer involving organisations.
Toolkits
Volunteer Now produces a range of toolkits to support your work.
Support the inclusion of volunteers
Hear from volunteer involving organisations throughout the island of Ireland as they share how they ensure their programmes are inclusive, welcoming and diverse.
Volunteering and Belonging Together
Supports volunteer involving organisations to welcome diversity, manage conversations and enable all volunteers to contribute to their community.
Social Action
Supports youth volunteering involving organisations to embed social action promoting youth advocacy and empowerment.
Safeguarding
Sound safeguarding practice is essential in the support and protection of your volunteers. Volunteer Now offers comprehensive support.
Policy review:
Volunteer Now offers expert reviews of safeguarding policies to help ensure your organisation protects and supports children and adults effectively. A strong policy builds trust with trustees, staff, volunteers, clients, communities, and funders.
Training & Resources:
Volunteer Now delivers recognised safeguarding training (approved by the Department of Health and HSC Board) as well as resources or publications to support your practice.
Access NI:
Find helpful information and resources to support our training courses including research and factsheets.
Volunteer Management
Do you need support in the management of your volunteers? Volunteer Now has a wide range of publications and training that will meet your needs.
Training Calendar
A full list of all our available training courses including volunteer management, safeguarding and free sessions.
Publications:
A full searchable list of Volunteer Now’s publications, divided into sections: Research, Safeguarding, Volunteer Involvement Resource Guides, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Now and Youth.
Training Resources:
Find helpful information and resources to support our training courses including research and factsheets.
Additional Support
“Thanks so much for your time yesterday and I really appreciate your insights. And thank you too for being a sounding board for some of those challenges that I’m struggling to work with.”
Volunteer Now’s staff team have a wealth of knowledge and experience that they are willing to share. Contact any of the team and we will do our best to support you.
