Kaila, #iwill Ambassador

I’m Kaila, 15, from Northern Ireland. I’ve been a Youth Councillor for Belfast City Youth Council for two years, working on the Diversity campaign and local events for young people. My main goal’s to encourage creative outlets for social action, such as raising awareness through writing and the arts. I’ve recently been selected for the […]

Anna, #iwill Ambassador

“My name’s Anna and I’m 15. I’ve been running my beach cleaning organisation, Protect Our Pristine Seas, since age 11, and so far, have completed 24 beach cleans and gathered almost 3 tonnes of litter from Northern Ireland’s beaches. I believe that caring for our environment is one of the first steps to a better […]

Corin, #iwill Ambassador

“I’m Corin and I’m 15 years old from Strabane. For the past 5 years I have been volunteering in my community with Community Rescue Service, Melmount Community Forum, Corins Easter egg appeal, hott youth, Ballycolman Community Association, SAFE Strabane and YouthAction Northern Ireland. I have also raised over £14,000 for local and national charities. For […]

Therese, #iwill Ambassador

“I began volunteering in my local gymnastics club when I was 13, running trampolining sessions for young people with severe Autistic Spectrum Disorders and other additional needs such as Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. A lot of the young people I worked alongside were non-verbal, which encouraged me to work to find ways to give […]

William, #iwill Ambassador

“My name is William, I am seventeen years of age and I am one of the 2022 #IWill Ambassadors! I am from Northern Ireland and do a lot of work in St John Ambulance as the Northern Ireland Regional Cadet of the Year and the Commanderies Cadet of the Year. This work entails raising live […]

SERC Public / Protective Services Students Recognised for Volunteering Efforts

With Volunteers Week (1 – 7 June) approaching, Btec 1st year L3 Extended Diploma Protective Services and 2nd year L3 Public Services students have been recognised for making an impact by volunteering throughout their time at SERC.  They have achieved Volunteer Now Impact Awards for making a standout contribution in their volunteering commitment.  Three students […]

Rossmar School Limavady

Young people at Rossmar School Limavady undertook a social action programme with the support of Volunteer Now and they focused on Take 5 and the 5 steps to wellbeing.  Their video showcases their learning and how others can do it too! The young people have also been volunteering with Oxfam and to thank them they […]

Lucia Quinney Mee BEM

Volunteer Now were devastated to hear of the loss of one of our #iWill ambassadors, friend and amazing campaigner, Lucia Quinney Mee BEM.  Lucia sadly passed away following her 4th liver transplant just before her 21st birthday but whilst with us she was full of determination, passion, commitment, energy and enthusiasm.  Much of this was invested in […]

Ceri Nesbitt

When did you first volunteer? Summer 2017. Where do you volunteer? Within groups in my local youth centre such as the LGBT+ group and the ‘Saturday Club’. How often do you volunteer? 2-3 times a week. What inspired you to get involved? After being a participant in the 2017 NCS Programme, I wanted to continue […]

Environmental Volunteering: A Case Study with The Belfast Hills Partnership

The Belfast Hills Partnership (BHP) is an independent charity which seeks to improve how the hills are managed. We do this by working with our partners including local councils (Belfast City, Lisburn and Castlereagh Borough Council, and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council), government departments, community groups, nature conservation organisations and businesses committed to caring for […]

Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership: A Case Study

The Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership was established after receiving a Heritage Lottery Award and the four-year funded project is now within its last year. As a result of the success of the project they are hoping to secure a five-year volunteering project to ensure its sustainability and impact. The aim of the Partnership is […]

Volunteering & St. Dominic’s High School

St Dominic’s have been delivery partners of the Millennium Volunteer award since 2012. Volunteer Coordinator The school has opted to appoint a Volunteer Co-ordinator to promote and support pupil volunteering, both within school and within our local & wider community. The school coordinates the timetable to match one period of the Volunteer Co-ordinator’s timetable with […]

Aoife

Enniskillen Hospital “I enjoyed the hospital as I wish to continue in 3rd level education in the field of nursing. this gave me an opportunity to see the workings of the hospital and it has made me determined to continue in this field. I’m interested in the sporting world as well, as I volunteered to […]

Saoirse

Omagh Youth Centre “I love the feeling of knowing that I’ve helped other people, teaching people about mental health has been very important to me since I’ve lost a friend through suicide

Courtney

The Women and Family Health Ward in Omagh Hospital, Parkview Nursing Home and The Saturday Club. “I really enjoyed my time in the Omagh Hospital as it further amplified my views on nursing, the good and the other. I have been lucky enough to have been selected for an interview at a Welsh University and […]

Megan McAleer

I would encourage other young people to become millennium volunteers as the opportunities are endless and the rewards go so much deeper than just getting a certificate; you get the chance to better your community, peers and yourself.

MV Ultimate – Niamh Doyle

MV Ultimate – Maebh Reynolds & Amy Hookins

MV Ultimate – Conor Irvine

MV Ultimate – Aife Gough & Therese Crossan

Londonderry YMCA

The Londonderry YMCA feel that volunteering is a great way for young people to develop many life skills alongside getting the opportunity to enhance their CV for both University and Career.

Lumen Christi College

In 2007 Lumen Christi College agreed to pilot the Millennium Volunteers School programme and since then the partnership between the School, its pupils, Volunteer Now and the wider volunteering community has grown and flourished.

Jermy Jomon

It is a great experience and you get to develop a lot of skills. Try to volunteer in different sort of areas!

Jason Hassard

Being recognized for the work you regularly do gives a great sense of satisfaction. I would recommend
Millennium Volunteers to anyone currently volunteering.

Jamie Donnelly

Yes, I would most certainly recommend it to anyone; however I would encourage those involved to
keep an in depth log of hours.

Glenn Hughes

It’s a must. Volunteering is a very worthwhile experience. It provides you with an abundance of experience which can be utilised in later life. It gives you something to show for your efforts and allows employers to see your experience.

Fionntain Murray

Yes, it gives young people official recognition for the work they do and the fun you have volunteering
is great!

Dillon Conway

I would encourage others to become a Millennium Volunteer as it gives you lots of opportunities to try new things and meet new people. The advice I would give is to try anything and everything as it is a
great experience.

Conor Murphy

Definitely! MV is a great way of keeping a record of all your volunteering hours and you get rewarded
for it!!

Christopher Tynds

Most definitely become a volunteer. It really opens your eyes and makes you thankful for what you have. MV is a great way to keep track of all the volunteering that you do. It's great for UCAS and job applications so it's definitely something to get involved with.