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
Pre show 15-17 July; Show Day 18 July 2026
Castlewellan
Castlewellan Agricultural Show
Over 20,000 visitors come along to enjoy this family event!
23-25 July 2026
Downpatrick
Rallye Lecale
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement and buzz of national rallying!
29 July 2026
Clogher
Clogher Valley Show
Volunteering roles include face painting, Guess the Cow’s Name, and helping with the raffle.
31 July, 1+2 Aug 2026
Londonderry, Portstewart, Belfast
IFA McDonald’s Fun Football Festival
Could you give a hand at IFA’s Fun Football Festival to introduce children aged 5-11 to football?
1 August 2026 9:00 am
Belfast
Breastival 2026 Volunteer
Can you help at this award-winning family festival? Different roles available from registration, children’s activities to signposting and social media.
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.
22 August 2026
Newry
Newry Pride
Join the fun and help help deliver a safe, welcoming and joyful Pride parade!
22-25 Aug 2026
Ballycastle
Ould Llamas Fair – fundraising for Cancer Fund for Children
Could you give a few hours to help raise essential funds by collecting donations at a carpark?
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.