Teams

Judith Ming

Volunteer Transport Officer

Judith manages the volunteering scheme in Ards and North Down. Based in Bangor Judith recruits, manages and supports the volunteers who ensure that looked after children are able to attend school and necessary appointments.

Andrew Hanna

Events Officer

Andrew works closely with Clara within our Events Team to support the delivery of Event Volunteer Programmes at major events across Northern Ireland. They have recruited, trained and managed volunteers for Lap the Lough, Wake the Giant, One Young World Conference, Eats and Beats, Footsteps in the Forest, Balmoral Show, Schools Summit and the 148^th and 153rd Open. In the year ahead, they will support the Look North Festival, Balmoral Show and Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann 2026, while also managing and developing a volunteer database of over 2,200 event volunteers.

Clara O’Callaghan

Events Officer

Clara works closely with Andrew within our Events Team to support the delivery of Event Volunteer Programmes at major events across Northern Ireland. They have recruited, trained and managed volunteers for Lap the Lough, Wake the Giant, One Young World Conference, Eats and Beats, Footsteps in the Forest, Balmoral Show, Schools Summit and the 148^th and 153rd Open. In the year ahead, they will support the Look North Festival, Balmoral Show and Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann 2026, while also managing and developing a volunteer database of over 2,200 event volunteers.

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.

Ruth Mulholland

Safeguarding Manager

Ruth is committed to ensuring that volunteer involving organisations, public and private sector bodies are aware of their obligation to keep adults and children safe.

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.

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.

William has volunteered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for 23 years as a crew member, and has worked for the organisation for 10 years within its Volunteer Development Team and now serves as the Volunteering Growth Manager. He has led projects to ensure the sustainability of lifeboat stations across the UK & Ireland. He also led the organisation’s move to a new volunteer management system, and has developed volunteer management training, impact measurement and compliance with safeguarding policy across multiple jurisdictions.