Teams

Harry recently joined the Volunteer Now team as the Volunteering Support Officer for the Fermanagh area. He currently volunteers with faith, first aid and community organisations and is excited to support people and organisations in the Fermanagh area.

Gabriela does admin for Volunteer Management, the Safeguarding Programme and On Demand online training.

Eve Elliott

Digital Support Officer

Eve recently joined Volunteer Now to deliver a new programme called Digital Communities, which will see people and businesses around the Newry area build their confidence in using digital tools and improve social connection in rural communities.

Katie is a part of a dynamic team who are delivering personal development, employability and skills programme to young people with additional support needs and those who have been excluded from mainstream education. Heroes+ is funded by Peace + and Volunteer Now is part of a consortium with Mencap as the lead partner.

Cameron started recently with Volunteer now as a Volunteering Support Officer. His remit is supporting our Operation Volunteering Programme in Lisburn & Castlereagh, alongside our other work in helping organisations and people to volunteer in Belfast, Ards and North Down.

Aoife recently joined Volunteer Now and will be working on the new Adult Safeguarding in Sport service. She will be supporting organisations to create safe, inclusive environments and promote good Adult Safeguarding practice across sport.

Jackie joined the Board of Volunteer Now in 2026. Jackie is the headteacher at a large secondary school in Belfast, and is currently on secondment to the National Association of Headteachers. She provides strategic leadership and overall management to ensure the highest standards of learning, teaching and pupil development. She is dedicated to ensuring learning goes beyond the classroom, and volunteering is a vital source for this. Jackie is also a council member of CCEA, and a vice-Chair on a Board of Governors.

Elise Smyth

Youth Engagement Co-Ordinator

Elise has recently joined Volunteer Now and comes with a range of experience in law, youth work, communications and social justice. Elise has volunteered since a young age and looks forward to promoting and supporting volunteering to other young people through this role.