Events Calendar & One-offs
Check out the Events Calendar below for one-off or short-term volunteering roles at great events across Northern Ireland. If nothing catches your eye today, check back soon – the calendar is updated regularly!
When you register online, your details are shared with the organisation you choose, and they’ll contact you with more information.
Events Calendar
Misc.
Throughout NI
Join Volunteer Now’s Events Team
22 August 2026
Newry
Newry Pride
Join the fun and help help deliver a safe, welcoming and joyful Pride parade!
31 August 2026
Newry
Newry Water Festival (Family friendly volunteering opportunity)
Support Newry’s Water Fest team to celebrate our area, outdoor and active lifestyles and community spirit.
First Saturday of the month, 10am
Belfast
Family Friendly Opportunity: South Belfast Monthly Holyland Clean-up
This opportunity is suitable for families, groups, and individuals.
6 September 2026
Newry
Newry Mela
Celebrating what makes us unique while also highlighting what we all share!
18+19 Sept 2026
Belfast
Dragon Boat Race
Volunteering opportunities at this unique and fun-filled event!
19 September 2026
Belfast
Breakthrough T1D One Walk
Help to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere at this fun family-friendly walk around Stormont Estate.
30 Sep - 4 Oct 2026
Belfast
Bounce Arts Festival 2026
Could you give a hand at this unique arts festival solely dedicated to the celebration and showcasing of arts created by d/Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent artists?
11 October 2026
Castlewellan
The Bog Run 2026
Volunteer at this fun event and help Cancer Fund for Children to raise the vital funds needed to continue their work with children and young people impacted by cancer.
30 Nov - 7 Dec 2026
Belfast
UEFA EURO 2028 Qualifying Draw
Volunteering opportunity at the UEFA EURO 2028 Qualifying Draw, taking place in Belfast on Sunday 6 December 2026.