Community Engagement Team

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.

Suzanne has recently joined Volunteer Now and comes with a strong commitment to community development particularly in rural areas like Fermanagh.

David Moore

Volunteering Development Officer

David has extensive experience in managing volunteers and delivering programmes. David manages the Volunteering Support Officers covering the areas of Antrim and Newtownabbey; Ards and North Down; Belfast; Lisburn and Castlereagh and Mid and East Antrim Council areas.

Raquel Rodrigues Keenan

Volunteering Development Officer

Raquel has extensive experience in recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers as well as in delivering training. Raquel manages the Armagh, Dungannon, Newry Mourne and Down and Fermanagh Council areas.

Bronagh has just joined the Volunteer Now team and comes with a range of experiences in recruiting and supporting volunteers as well as developing good practice in volunteer management.

Aislinn Byrne

Volunteering Support Officer

Aislinn has just joined the Volunteer Now team and is passionate about making a difference. Aislinn has volunteered from a young age and also supports young people in her local youth club.

Wenda Gray

Volunteering Support Officer

Wenda has been with Volunteer Now for 15 years and is well known in her areas for her passion for volunteering, commitment to good practice and for getting involved in initiatives that will make a local difference.

Jamie Greer

Volunteering Support Officer

Jamie has undertaken different roles within Volunteer Now and within other charities within the sector however all have focussed on making a positive difference in the lives of others. Jamie is an expert in our Be Collective platform too!

Jane Gribbin

Community Engagement Manager

Jane has been part of Volunteer Now—and previously the Volunteer Development Agency—for over 19 years, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to the voluntary sector. Her commitment to volunteering spans a lifetime, having taken on a wide range of roles throughout the years.