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OUR VISION
Building strong communities through volunteering.
OUR MISSION
Enabling people to offer their skills and time to build stronger, more active communities.
OUR VALUES
Excellence and Creativity – We strive for excellence and creativity in all that we do, recognising that each person’s contribution is valuable.
Collaboration and teamwork – We value working with others, building and maintaining effective partnerships.
Respect and Inclusion – We celebrate diversity and promote inclusion to build a culture based on due regard for others.
Beneficiaries and Safeguarding – We focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for everyone involved in volunteering and apply recognised safeguarding principles to our work.
Click here to read our Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
Latest News
Institute of Volunteer Leadership 2024 Sessions
1 July 2024
The Institute of Volunteer Leadership (IVL) is designed for leaders of volunteers, whether paid or unpaid, based in Ireland and Northern Ireland. if you are eager to enhance your leadership skills, seek opportunities for professional development, and deepen your understanding of volunteer management, this programme is tailor-made for you. The programme is managed by Volunteer […]
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NEW Publication: Exploring Post-Pandemic Trends in Volunteer Participation and Wellbeing
20 June 2024
We’re pleased to share this interesting policy briefing paper with you, which aims to examine trends in volunteering across Northern Ireland following the Covid-19 pandemic. There are some interesting findings on the recovery rates of volunteering across different demographics, along with a series of recommendations for Volunteer Now to consider moving forward. Download this new […]
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024
14 June 2024
Saturday 15 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Let’s raise awareness of the abuse of older people, let’s prevent and stop it. It is unacceptable! Does your organisation provide services to older people? Are you doing all you can to keep them safe? Volunteer Now provide safeguarding support and training – visit Safeguarding – […]
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Celebrate & explore with Eden Project Communities
7 June 2024
Eden Project Communities invites you to join an event to bring people together, connect to nature and explore community action on your doorstep. Join them for this free one-day get together as we celebrate and explore. Whether you already run your own community project, you’ve got an idea you want to explore or you’re keen […]
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