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Events & Volunteering Toolkit
27 March 2019
Volunteer Now and Tourism Northern Ireland have launched a great resource to help event organisers involve volunteers in an effective and meaningful way and support the development of volunteering at national and international events across Northern Ireland. The Events & Volunteering Toolkit has been designed to support you to confidently involve volunteers in your event […]
Read MorePositive Contribution of Young Sports Volunteers Recognised
26 March 2019
Young sports volunteers took centre stage last night at the GoldMark Awards Ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Belfast. The event, which was jointly organised by Ulster GAA, the Irish FA Foundation and Ulster Rugby, highlighted the huge volunteering effort across the three sports among young people aged 14-24. The young people heard first hand from […]
Read MoreNew Training Calendar & Free Review!
6 March 2019
Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd is pleased to announce their new training calendar will be launched on Monday 1 April 2019. Most of our courses for April, May & June are already on our website here and July 2019-March 2020 courses will be launched on Monday 1 April. We have two launch offers available for all […]
Read MoreIncome Generation & Building Capacity Conference 2019
27 February 2019
Tuesday 26 March 2019 at the National Football Stadium, Windsor Park at 6pm. This conference will provide National Governing Bodies of sport, their clubs and other sports organisations with some advice and support on how to generate more income for your organisation and also build the capacity of your organisation when planning your activities. There […]
Read MoreNew Training Booking Systems
22 February 2019
We launched our new website in January and have recently launched our new booking and payments system in relation to our Training Courses. We just wanted to let you know of a few changes from our old system. To book a place on any of our courses, you will now have to create an account. […]
Read MoreOpportunity for 16-19 year olds
18 February 2019
*Applications are now closed* Are you age 16-19 and live in NI? Do you want to meet new people and develop your leadership skills? Are you interested in exploring issues relevant to young people? Would you like to travel to Berlin or Basque? YPLC (Young People Leading Change) are accepting applications for their International Leadership […]
Read MoreVolunteering – it’s a love thing
13 February 2019
Research reveals that an amazing 74% of people across Northern Ireland cite personal enjoyment as the top reason they volunteer, confirming that volunteering is indeed ‘a love thing’. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Volunteer Now is encouraging people to spread the love, or at least the word, that people Love to Volunteer! Two […]
Read MoreSmall Capital Grants Programme 2018/19 (CLOSED)
7 February 2019
**Applications are now closed** Co-operation Ireland has been appointed by the Department for Communities (DfC) as the Intermediary Funding Body for the 2018/19 Small Capital Grants Programme for Northern Ireland. The purpose of this Programme is to promote Partnership and Collaboration among Voluntary and Community organisations. As such the amount of grant available to applicants […]
Read MoreMen’s Health Event – 5 March
5 February 2019
We will be holding a Men’s Health Event at Crumlin Road Gaol on Tuesday 5th March from 10.30-2.00pm. It will be an action-packed morning with information stands, entertainment and activities (see list below). There will also be an opportunity to have a tour of the jail and refreshments will be provided. If you know of […]
Read MoreQUB RAG invite applications for their Charity Partners
4 February 2019
It is that time of year when QUB RAG (Raise & Give) are inviting applications for their Charity Partners in the next academic year (2019-20). Queen’s University Belfast RAG (Raise & Give) is the official fundraising group of the Students’ Union, priding themselves on creativity and fundraising that is slightly beyond the norm; raising much […]
Read MoreConfederation of Community Groups Newry: Call for Good Neighbours
29 January 2019
The Confederation of Community Groups in Newry are launching a new call for volunteers for their ‘Good Neighbour’ scheme which runs throughout the Newry and Mourne area. This project, based in Ballybot House in Newry is similar to befriending, and sees volunteers undertake hourly visits on a regular basis to older people. “Good Neighbour visits […]
Read MoreVolunteer Organisations Linking Together session – 7 Feb
23 January 2019
TOPIC: Involving Volunteers from Overseas Living in Northern Ireland DATE: Thursday 7 February 2019 (10am-12.30pm) This is an opportunity to come together to share good practice and encourage the development of opportunities that appeal to a wide range of people from a variety of different backgrounds i.e Refugees, Asylum seekers, migrants and students Join us to discuss: […]
Read MoreElder Abuse: Are We Listening?
23 January 2019
Action on Elder Abuse Northern Ireland invites you to join them at their 3rd annual conference to explore how we listen to older people who have been victims of abuse, to hear the reality of their experiences and how we can work together to improve prevention and support. It will take place on Thursday 28 […]
Read MoreNew Year, New You
15 January 2019
To many people, this New Year will be marked by an array of resolutions from joining a gym to changing career. Volunteer Now, the lead organisation for promoting and developing volunteering across Northern Ireland, is asking people to think seriously about volunteering in order to maximise their success at sticking to such resolutions. Denise Hayward, […]
Read MoreShowcase Your Impact as a Leader
14 January 2019
Submit a Video for the 2019 Points of Light Conference! This year’s Points of Light Conference (June 18-20 in St. Paul, MN) will have a strong focus on volunteer engagement leadership, including an exciting plenary and over 40 breakout sessions. Content for this track is being developed by practitioners in the field, led by the […]
Read MoreVolunteer NOW and make history with the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon in 2019!
14 January 2019
The largest single participatory sporting event in Northern Ireland is set for a massive year of change with a brand new, flatter and faster route for marathon participants, a new marathon start location on the grounds of the iconic Stormont Estate and history will be made by moving the event to a Sunday for the first […]
Read MoreYouth volunteer numbers grow
11 January 2019
Volunteer Now in partnership with Ark and Young Life and Times, has launched their most recent research into the trends of 16 year olds and their volunteering. We were joined by Anita Dennison a young volunteer and #iwill ambassador and members of DE, EANI and volunteer involving organisations. The research examined attitudes to and involvement […]
Read MoreAction on Hearing Loss Volunteering Campaign
8 January 2019
Charity Action on Hearing Loss is encouraging people to make their New Year’s resolutions count by volunteering two hours a month to support people with deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss. The charity has a wide range of volunteering opportunities available, including fundraising, attending information stands, giving talks to community groups and delivering hearing aid maintenance […]
Read MoreLive Here Love Here Community Awards 2019 – closing soon!
3 January 2019
The 2019 Awards are now OPEN for nominations! Download a nomination form and application pack and nominate your Litter Heroes today! These awards celebrate the tremendous efforts of groups and individuals across the province who embody the values of Live Here Love Here, making Northern Ireland a cleaner, greener and safer place to live. If you […]
Read MoreRecognising Volunteers Worldwide
13 December 2018
International Volunteer Day (IVD) was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteering and takes place each year on December 5th. This is an opportunity for volunteers, and volunteer organisations, to raise awareness of, and gain understanding for, the contribution they make to […]
Read MoreOlder Volunteer Awards 2018
13 December 2018
It was a great day for volunteers at Belfast City Council Older Volunteer Awards in City Hall on 5th December. Volunteer Now had nominated (in the group category) The G6, Volunteer Now Befrienders & Drivers, West Belfast 50+ Forum, Greater Shankill Senior Citizens Forum and Volunteer Now Events Team. We were delighted that our Community Projects […]
Read MoreSmall Capital Grants Programme (CLOSED)
20 November 2018
Co-operation Ireland has been appointed by the Department for Communities (DfC) as the Intermediary Funding Body for the 2018/19 Small Capital Grants Programme for Northern Ireland. The purpose of this Programme is to promote Partnership and Collaboration among Voluntary and Community organisations. As such the amount of grant available to apply for will be dependent […]
Read MoreInterested in volunteering with Childline?
6 November 2018
20 Nov: Childline Belfast Information Session Can you spare 4 hours a week to help vulnerable children? Childline is a vital service available 365 days a year to support children and young people, whatever their worry or concern. If you are interested in volunteering for Childline and want to find out more about the roles […]
Read MoreEveryone needs someone but not everyone has someone
1 November 2018
Befriending Week 1-7 November raises awareness of befriending and the impact it has on individuals and communities in helping combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. Volunteer Now is encouraging people to take a moment and think about the invaluable contribution made by local volunteers involved in befriending projects throughout Northern Ireland. For many years, Volunteer […]
Read MoreT:BUC Funding Forums
1 November 2018
ind out more about Executive Office Good Relations Funding by attending one of the T;BUC Funding Forums which are being held in each council area between 13 November and 6 December 2018. For venue/date locations and details of how to register visit www.tbucevents.eventbrite.co.uk. Programmes represented include: Central Good Relations Fund T:BUC Camps Programme Peace IV Planned […]
Read MoreVConnect & VTraining ENewsletters
22 October 2018
Click on the links below to view VConnect, our monthly enewsletter and VTraining, our training enewsletter. VConnect – Volunteering News & Views To sign up to receive VConnect, please click here to email your organisations details. VConnect September 2018 VTraining – Training News To sign up to receive VTraining, please click here to email your organisations details. VTraining […]
Read MoreEastside Awards now open
19 October 2018
The Eastside Awards is an exciting initiative aimed at highlighting and celebrating all that is good about East Belfast, whilst showcasing the contributions being made to the economic, social and community development of the area (which will include Holywood Exchange, Dundonald, Forrestside, Ravenhill and Titanic Quarter). This is the perfect year for you to enter […]
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