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A snapshot of Volunteers’ Week 2019
4 July 2019
Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June – the time to recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. In Northern Ireland Volunteer Now takes the lead in this UK wide campaign, in partnerships with NCVO, Volunteer Scotland and Volunteering Wales, encouraging organisations to thank their volunteers for all their hard work and commitment. The […]
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Help athletes get to the next Special Olympics World Games
3 July 2019
This year Special Olympics athletes across Ulster will once again commence their journey to the next Special Olympics World Games which will take place in Berlin 2023. Could you help to support the local sporting events that will take them there? Special Olympics Ulster, which provides sports training for children and adults with an intellectual […]
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It’s Translink #GetOnBoard Bus and Train Week 3-9 June!
31 May 2019
Last year Volunteer Now was involved in the recruitment of volunteers to help launch the new Glider Service and during UK Volunteers Week 1-7 June we would like to say a big Thank You for their involvement towards making this service such a success. Volunteer Karolyn Gaston tells us about her experience: I volunteered for […]
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Interested in volunteering in the Fermanagh area?
22 May 2019
Come along to Erneside Shopping Centre on Tuesday 4th June anytime between midday and 4pm. There will be lots of information about what volunteering opportunities are out there for you. Volunteer Now Drink Wise Age Well Fermanagh Community Transport B-Friend Hub Project Fermanagh BID Prince’s Trust Guide Dogs Women’s Aid Shopmobility If you need any further […]
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BBC Community Life helps Volunteer Now appeal for Befrienders
21 May 2019
Look out for BBC Community Life coming up on 26, 27 & 29 May on BBC1 and BBC2 highlighting our Befriending Scheme and the special bond between volunteer Olivia and client Henrietta. Our Befriending Scheme operates across the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust area. Volunteers help support this vital work with socially isolated older […]
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Calling all community groups – Now’s your chance to thirst for better!
15 May 2019
Did you know that Deep RiverRock are tapping into the heartbeat of Community Groups across Ireland who collectively follow their pursuits and passions? The Thirst For Better campaign aims to celebrate and help Community groups raise vital funding, enabling them to continue to do the things they love. The campaign mechanic is simple! By registering […]
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Free Session: Volunteers: Who? What? When? Up to Date Findings
15 May 2019
Join Us! An opportunity to network, learn and share! Volunteer Now Members’ Free Session: Volunteers: Who? What? When? Up to date findings 26 September 2019 10.00am – 12.30pm Volunteer Now, 34 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast BT2 7DB This session will give you the opportunity to find out more about the recently published volunteering statistics for N Ireland. […]
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‘Time to Celebrate’ Your Local Heros
14 May 2019
Volunteers’ Week UK 1 – 7 June recognises the contribution volunteers make to our communities every day. In Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now takes the lead in promoting and encouraging volunteer involving organisations to celebrate their volunteers for all the hard work and commitment they offer. Denise Hayward, CEO, Volunteer Now explains: “There are currently over […]
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Be More Connected – 17 June – A day of action on loneliness in Belfast
9 May 2019
Monday 17th June 2018, Belfast City Hall 10am -12.30pm Belfast is known as one of the friendliest cities in the world, but loneliness and social isolation are on the rise. We want to celebrate the things that bring us together and help tackle loneliness across the city. We’re asking everyone in Belfast to take action […]
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Action Changes Things
3 May 2019
Whether you’re a seasoned activist or a novice who’s hungry for change, Action Changes Things will support you in your crusade for social justice. Taking place in Crumlin Road Gaol on Wednesday 29 May, this social justice and activism conference is bringing together expert organisations/academics to share their successes and learnings in activism. Topics include ‘Does […]
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Trustees’ Annual Reporting Conference
1 May 2019
4 June 2019 – 10.00am-1.00pm NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast The preparation of the Trustees Annual Report, and transmission of it to the Charity Commission, is a legal requirement for all registered charities but it doesn’t have to be a tick box exercise… The Trustees Annual Report (TAR) must include information on how a charity […]
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On the run for Volunteers’ Week!
30 April 2019
A team of five trustees and staff from Volunteer Now have formed a relay team to participate in Belfast City Marathon to help raise funds for Volunteer’s Week 2019 which takes place 1-7 June each year. Volunteer Now is the Northern Ireland partner of this UK wide campaign which exists to celebrate and thank the many […]
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Action on Hearing Loss need you for Deaf Awareness Week
26 April 2019
This Deaf Awareness Week (6–12 May), can you help Action on Hearing Loss raise awareness and vital funds to help break down the barriers that people who are deaf or have hearing loss face in everyday life? Whether it’s organising a bake sale, dressing up in your loudest clothes for a Dress in Decibels day, […]
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The Big Lunch
24 April 2019
Grab a Chair & Something to Share! This nationwide celebration of community spirit initiated by the Eden Project and partnered by National Lottery Community Fund is celebrating its tenth year and in Northern Ireland we want to get as many little gatherings happening as possible, because when we take time to chat it can make […]
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Do you have a couple of hours a week to help Guide Dogs NI change a life?
17 April 2019
My Guide service matches trained volunteers with a person with sight loss to enable them to safely navigate the environment, build self-confidence and increase social interaction; whilst maintaining dignity and promoting independence. As a My Guide Sighted Guide you will make a life-changing difference to someone in need in your community. You will Increase the […]
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Training change of date for Belfast Marathon Volunteers
2 April 2019
Note to our Events Team volunteers who are helping at the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon … The volunteer training session for Start Area and Water Station volunteers and their team leaders due this Sunday 7th April between 11am-1pm has been cancelled. Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience. We would like to invite you […]
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Launch of Volunteers’ Week 2019
1 April 2019
The annual Volunteers’ Week UK 1–7 June recognises the contribution volunteers make to our communities every day. In Northern Ireland, Volunteer Now takes the lead in promoting and encouraging volunteer involving organisations to celebrate their volunteers for all the hard work and commitment they offer. The theme for this year is ‘Time to Celebrate’ and […]
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New Training Calendar!
1 April 2019
Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd is pleased to launch our new training calendar on Monday 1 April 2019. Courses include Developing a Volunteer Programme, Keeping it Legal: Volunteers & the Law, The 3 R’s: Recruit, Retain, Reward, and many more. To celebrate the launch of our new training calendar, we have two offers available for all […]
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New volunteering statistics for Northern Ireland
29 March 2019
The Department for Communities and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency have published the new volunteering statistics for N Ireland. These are the first results for volunteering since the questions were moved onto the Continuous Household Survey and cover the period of 2017/8. The Main Findings were: In 2017/18, over a quarter (27%) of […]
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Northern Ireland Parents’ Parliament
27 March 2019
Following the success of the first two Northern Ireland Parents’ Parliament in Bangor and Magherafelt, parliaments have been planned in Newry, Omagh and Belfast, with a final Parliament to be held in the Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast in late 2019. This final event will be a culmination of all the regional Parents’ Parliaments with […]
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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 […]
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Positive 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 […]
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New 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 […]
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Income 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 […]
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New 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. […]
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Opportunity 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 […]
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Volunteering – 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 […]
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Small 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 […]
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