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Podcast Series: Episode 4 – Student Volunteering (QUB)
1 September 2021
This podcast considers the impact of the pandemic on student volunteering at Queen’s University Belfast. It discusses a range of topical themes including online volunteering, grassroots activity, task forces, virtual volunteer training, managing risk and safety and matching volunteer supply with demand. Huge thanks to Lucia, Margarita and Vivienne for discussing their experiences managing and […]
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Review of Youth Volunteering in Northern Ireland
31 August 2021
Volunteer Now are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced individual or consortium of individuals to undertake a review of youth volunteering in Northern Ireland. This work is required to shape programme development within Volunteer Now and to help inform policy development at a regional level. For more information, please download the Tender Application Pack. Submission […]
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Do you know a young person leading change?
31 August 2021
Maybe that person is you? In partnership with UK Youth, Volunteering Matters, YouthLink Scotland and the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action, Volunteer Now is recruiting for our next cohort of ambassadors, ready to lead the movement of young people (10-25 years) driving change in their communities. #iwill is a UK-wide movement helping more young people […]
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Leadership & Dealing With Conflict
31 August 2021
The last Leadership session in September is Leadership & Dealing With Conflict on Thursday 23 September 2021 at 10am. This session examines leadership styles and theories, the principles of conflict management, recognising the REAL problem and dealing with it through active listening and support and supervision. The Leadership Series of courses consists of 4 different […]
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Inclusion & Diversity = Equity & Equality NEW Courses
26 August 2021
Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd introduce another series of new courses! Working in partnership with JoinHer, we bring you a series of four 2-hour sessions on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Equality. Attend all four sessions to gain new knowledge and experience. Is your organisation inclusive and managed in a way that encourages the involvement of and is […]
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Are You An Expert In Governance?
25 August 2021
We are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced individual or consortium of individuals to undertake a review and refresh of content of www.diycommitteeguide.org – the online governance resource. For more information, download the Tender Application Pack. Submission date is 2.00pm on 14 September 2021.
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Leadership & Working With Teams
23 August 2021
Following on from Thinking of Myself as a Leader, the third session in the next round of our Leadership Series of courses in September is Leadership & Working With Teams. This session, on Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 10am-1pm, looks at how we get the best from our teams and how to effectively manage change […]
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The New Environment: Recruit, Retain, Reward Volunteers
16 August 2021
As we move through the road map out of restrictions, and head towards post pandemic, we understand volunteering has changed for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. Join Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd for a short session to look at volunteering as we travel through the road map towards post pandemic. What does the future hold in […]
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AGM
13 August 2021
You are warmly invited to Volunteer Now’s AGM: Date: Thursday 16 September 2021 Time: 3.00pm Location: Skainos Centre, Belfast / Zoom The papers can be downloaded here and included are: Agenda of the meeting Minutes from the last meeting Notice of AGM Proxy voting form Please RSVP to nicole.fitzsimons@volunteernow.co.uk by Tuesday 14 September 2021, […]
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Could You Be A Trustee of Volunteer Now?
12 August 2021
Volunteer Now’s AGM is coming up on 16 September 2021 at 3pm and we are keen to elect some new Trustees from our member organisations. We are looking for people who are strong supporters of volunteering, who are interested in good governance and who want to help to shape the services and support which Volunteer […]
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Thinking of Myself as a Leader
12 August 2021
The second session in the next round of our Leadership Series of courses in September is Thinking of Myself as a Leader on Thursday 9 September 2021. The session will examine communication styles – your own and those of others. We will look at conformity and why it matters when leading an organisation, programme or […]
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Nominate your 2021 ITV Fundraiser of the Year
11 August 2021
[Credit: ITV] Nominations are now open for the 2021 ITV Fundraiser of the Year – part of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards. UTV is looking for someone to represent the region – an inspiring individual who has really made a difference to others through their creative or tireless fundraising efforts. It could be […]
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Leadership & Why It Matters
10 August 2021
The first session in the next round of our Leadership Series of courses is Leadership & Why It Matters on Tuesday 7 September 2021. During the session, you will examine the difference between management and leadership, look at why leadership matters and what can be most difficult and challenging about leadership of an organisation, programme […]
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Podcast Series: Episode 3 – Student Volunteering
9 August 2021
This podcast considers the impact of the pandemic on student volunteering within a higher education setting. The discussion focuses on the experiences of Alex Marlow (Welfare & Diversity Executive Officer) and Jodie Evans (Action Chair) from Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU). As Alex aptly states, “We are a Students’ Union, and everything we do is volunteering”, […]
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Getting Active about Emotional Health & Wellbeing Event
6 August 2021
Saturday 21st August 2021 @Dixon Park; Gates open 11.30am This is a TAKE 5 STEPS TO WELLBEING EVENT: Ballyclare Comrades will be holding a Wellbeing event (Saturday 21st August) to promote the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing message and give parents and young people the opportunity to understand how this can work for them. They […]
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Pop-Up Shop Opportunity – Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
4 August 2021
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in partnership with the Department for Communities is seeking Expressions of Interest to take part in a pop-up shop initiative in Larne, Ballymena and Carrickfergus town centres. Applications must be received by 16 August 2021 and will be considered from constituted groups based in the Mid and East Antrim […]
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HOPE HACK : BELFAST 7th August 2021
4 August 2021
HOPE HACK : BELFAST 7th August 2021 Ashfield Boys High School, Holywood Rd, Belfast BT4 2LY The Hope Collective invites youth organisations from across Belfast to register young people aged 14 – 25 to attend a unique event that explores the theme of racism and division through the eyes of young people. The day will […]
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Caring Communities Safe and Well Service
2 August 2021
Over the last year Caring Communities Safe and Well Volunteer Befrienders have continued to support those at risk of loneliness and social isolation by providing Telephone Befriending for older people. Our team of 55 Volunteer Befrienders had to quickly adapt to the changing environment when the Covid-19 crisis hit and they continued to give their […]
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FREE Training Places
29 July 2021
Are you an organisation with an income of less than £250k? Then we can offer you a free place on the training below, in partnership with Halifax Foundation NI! The New Environment: Volunteers & the Law In the new environment, we will explore legal boundaries and clarify best practice when involving volunteers. Dates: Wednesday 6 […]
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Congratulations to NIACRO!
29 July 2021
We are delighted to announce that NIACRO successfully renewed their Investing in Volunteers Award! Want to know more? Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the UK quality standard for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. A new IiV standard consisting of 6 Quality Areas was recently launched – you can read all about it […]
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Funding for groups supporting vulnerable people & communities impacted by COVID-19
29 July 2021
As part of Barclays’ COVID-19 Community Aid Package, they launched the 100×100 UK COVID-19 Community Relief Fund – or 100×100 Programme – to get support right into the heart of local communities across the UK to reach those that need it. They invited UK charities to apply for one of 100 donations of £100,000 each, […]
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Podcast Series: Episode 2 – The Role of Volunteering in National Recovery
27 July 2021
We are delighted to share the second podcast in our series on voluntary action during the pandemic. The second episode focuses on the role of the voluntary sector in national recovery and the challenges society faces as we move towards recovery. Thanks to Sarah Van Putten from Befriending Networks and Josie Robinson from VODA for […]
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British Heart Foundation need volunteers in Enniskillen
22 July 2021
The British Heart Foundation’s mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease, and our vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and vascular dementia. Volunteers help keep their shops running in Northern Ireland, which in turn keeps researchers battling to find new ways […]
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EA Registered Groups: FREE Training Session
21 July 2021
EA Registered Groups Only The New Environment: Recruit, Retain, Reward Volunteers Wednesday 25 August 2021 | 2pm-3.30pm (Zoom) As we move through the road map out of restrictions, and head towards post pandemic, we understand volunteering has changed for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. Join Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd for a short session to look […]
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Help raise awareness of the diversity within our society
21 July 2021
Ards and North Down Borough Council are looking for volunteers age 18+ who could assist with their Shared Voices project running in the Ards and North Down area. The Shared Voices programme aims to promote Good Relations and work towards making Ards and North Down Borough a shared and safe place for all. It is […]
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Leadership Series of Courses
19 July 2021
In April we launched our new Training Schedule, which included a NEW Leadership Series of Courses! The next round of sessions are now scheduled for September (details below). The series consists of 4 different but complimentary sessions and each session covers a different topic regarding leadership of an organisation, programme or project. Some of the […]
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Podcast Series: Episode 1 – Volunteering Paused
19 July 2021
We’re pleased to share a podcast about volunteering which paused during the pandemic. This is a component of the work being conducted within the Mobilising Voluntary Action Research Project, we are participating in. Thanks to Phil Ward from Eastern Arc Academic Research Consortium for producing and the contributors from National Trust, The Aberdeen Arts Centre, […]
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Charity Boards Recognised for Good Leadership, Governance & Commitment
5 July 2021
The Leadership and Good Governance Awards, organised by VSB Foundation in partnership with Volunteer Now and CO3, celebrate voluntary organisations which are working hard to improve their governance. At the Awards Presentation in the Titanic Hotel Belfast, three worthy organisations were recognised for winning the Leadership and Good Governance Awards within their categories. The organisations […]
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Be a Food Hero with FareShare!
2 July 2021
Volunteer in FareShare’s newly extended warehouse to sort the food that they receive from their food partners and help pack daily orders for charities and community food hubs. Last year they redistributed food to over 164 charities across Northern Ireland. Volunteering with FareShare is a great way to keep fit in a fun and friendly […]
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Free Online Training!
1 July 2021
Free Online Training for Voluntary & Community Groups in the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Area Keeping Children Safe: Communicating Online This course looks at the risk of online communication with children and young people and explores how staff and volunteers can communicate safely with them. ♦ Wednesday 6 October 2021 | 10am-11.30am Keeping Children […]
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