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OUR VISION
A vibrant, fair and safe society where volunteering and volunteers flourish.
OUR MISSION
To be a power catalyst for volunteering to enrich lives and energise communities.
OUR VALUES
- Inclusion: Everyone is of equal worth and entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and included as a valued member of the community. We particularly value the potential of volunteers and their ideas, experiences and talents.
- Integrity: Everyone should expect that Volunteer Now will do it says it will and be open, honest and trustworthy.
- Excellence: People participating in Volunteer Now’s programmes are entitled to services that are of the highest standard and continuously improve through learning and innovation.
- Collaboration: Much more is achieved when individuals and organisations work together collaboratively for mutual benefit.
- Sustainability: It is important to always consider the long-term sustainability of the organisation’s work, as well as of the environment.
Click here to read our Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
Latest News
Volunteering opportunities with the Irish Football Association
21 February 2025
Through this four-week beginner level coaching programme, McDonald’s and the Irish FA Foundation will provide children aged five to 11 with the opportunity to try football for the first time. Fun Football sessions are designed and delivered in a safe, fun and pressure-free environment by Irish FA accredited coaches. The IFA are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to support […]
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Don’t Underestimate Young Volunteers
20 February 2025
Volunteer Now’s Youth Advisory Group recently led an excellent session for volunteer managers showcasing the benefits of and barriers to volunteering. The young people drew on their own volunteer experiences and it was clear that they had benefited enormously in terms of enjoyment, building friendships and meeting new people and skills development. They told the […]
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You Can Volunteer, You Can Change Lives
3 February 2025
‘Everyone has the potential to change lives’ – Volunteer Now reminds public that volunteering is open to all The leading voice of volunteering in Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now, is hoping to dispel some of the misconceptions about volunteering, in the hope that more people will realise there are roles to suit them and feel encouraged […]
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Volunteers’ Week 2025 Countdown Begins!
3 February 2025
Our new Volunteers Week website is now LIVE – Begin the preparations for Volunteers Week 2025! Every year, over 722,000 people dedicate their time to making a difference in local communities. This June, people across Northern Ireland with over 14m across the UK will come together to celebrate these inspiring individuals through parties, award ceremonies […]
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