Volunteer Now

Volunteer Now Volunteer Now is about individuals connecting with others and their community to build a better society in Northern Ireland.

Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd supports the work and activities of the charity. Volunteer Now works to promote, enhance and support volunteering across Northern Ireland. Volunteer Now is about connecting with individuals and organisations to build healthy communities and create positive change. Volunteer Now enhances recognition for the contribution volunteers make, provides access to opportunities

and encourages people to volunteer. We provide training, information, guidance and support to volunteer-involving organisations on issues of good practice and policy regarding volunteering, volunteer management, child protection, safeguarding vulnerable adults and governance. Volunteer Now Enterprises Ltd offers:

- training and capacity building programmes for volunteers and their supervisors
- assessment against quality standards such as Investing in Volunteers
- consultation and research services
- all forms of bespoke support to volunteer involving organisations

Volunteer Now delivers services across Northern Ireland. We have offices in Belfast, Enniskillen and Newry.

⚽The Irish Football Association are seeking volunteers to support at their McDonalds Fun Football Festival, which aims t...
23/06/2026

⚽The Irish Football Association are seeking volunteers to support at their McDonalds Fun Football Festival, which aims to introduce children aged 5-11 to football. The Festival takes place in Derry/Londonderry (31 July), Portstewart (1 Aug) and Belfast (2 Aug). For links to more info and to register, visit our website https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/event/ifa-mcdonalds-fun-football-festival/

📢 Just one week left to share your thoughts for 📢Over the years, your feedback has helped shape Volunteers’ Week in mea...
23/06/2026

📢 Just one week left to share your thoughts for 📢

Over the years, your feedback has helped shape Volunteers’ Week in meaningful ways.

You told us a Monday start works better - so we made that change.

You told us you wanted a more user-friendly website - so we built one.

You told us you’d love merchandise for events and gifts - so we created an online shop.

We truly value what you tell us, and we’re always listening.

There’s still time to have your say - share your ideas and help make next year’s Volunteers’ Week even better.

http://bit.ly/VWSurvey26

23/06/2026

Confidence has no age limit ✨

We partnered with Collection Cosmetics for an Age Well Skin Masterclass, bringing older women together for a morning of beauty, connection and confidence-building.

A lovely reminder that everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin, at every age.

At Volunteer Now, we’re proud to champion spaces where older people feel seen, valued and supported.

Huge thanks to the team at Collection 🩷

It's looking like a perfect week to be outdoors 😎 so here's a lovely opportunity to get involved with!... Come along on ...
22/06/2026

It's looking like a perfect week to be outdoors 😎 so here's a lovely opportunity to get involved with!... Come along on Saturday morning for Beautiful Warrenpoint's community clean up to keep their town and beaches looking their very best. Bring your friends, family, clubs and neighbours, and help make Warrenpoint shine! All the details at https://volunteer-now.portal.uk.becollective.com/opportunities/6a34377842d9fd5b4d1918a6?

Earlier this week we had the privilege of celebrating an incredible milestone with Chest Heart & Stroke NI 🎉A day full o...
20/06/2026

Earlier this week we had the privilege of celebrating an incredible milestone with Chest Heart & Stroke NI 🎉

A day full of milestones and appreciation:
💙 80 years of Chest Heart & Stroke in Northern Ireland
💙 30 years of the Armagh Support Group
💙 A Volunteers’ Week Thank You Party
We were delighted to be joined by Deputy Lord Mayor Alderman Lavelle McIlwrath to mark the occasion.

A huge shoutout to Beth – the creativity and effort behind this event was unreal. Every year she raises the bar, and this one was no exception 🙌 (even transforming an old shed door into something special!)

And a lovely moment captured with one of the Event Ambassadors, who has recently joined the CHS volunteer team as a social car driver 🚗💙

Here’s to the volunteers, the community, and many more milestones ahead 👏

Even in her final week before retirement, our incredible Volunteering Support Officer, Wenda, was out doing what she doe...
19/06/2026

Even in her final week before retirement, our incredible Volunteering Support Officer, Wenda, was out doing what she does best - connecting with communities across Northern Ireland 💙

As part of , Wenda attended the Antrim & Newtownabbey Loneliness Network conference at the Dunsilly Hotel. This year’s theme, ‘Giving Loneliness a Voice’, brought people together to reflect and take action, and we were delighted to have Siobhan Casey, Commission for Older People, as our keynote speaker. It was also great to have the new Mayor, Councillor Henry Cushinan, join us to acknowledge and recognise our new Loneliness Champions nominated by their peers.

Wenda has been part of the network since its launch in 2019, and it was a lovely moment to see her recognised as she prepares to retire. We’re delighted that Clare-Marie Bailie will continue Volunteer Now’s involvement in the network.

Wenda also organised a fantastic Loneliness Awareness Week event in Carrickfergus for over 30 local people. The morning included a dementia awareness session, laughter yoga, and a fiercely competitive Boccia match (with the red team winning by just one shot! 🔴), followed by a delicious lunch. Huge thanks to the Northern Trust Health and Wellbeing Team for funding, Valerie from the Alzheimer’s Society, Mrs Rea from Woodburn PS, Delacy’s Bakery, and our brilliant volunteers Ann, Chrissi and Janiece for making the day such a success 🙌

Everyone at Volunteer Now would like to thank Wenda for her years of dedication and impact - we wish her a very happy and well-deserved retirement 💐

19/06/2026

It’s time to book your shifts! 📋

Fleadh Belfast is just around the corner, so if you’ve signed up to volunteer, head to Better Impact to book your shifts. And be quick! Shifts are flying out the door with volunteers keen to secure their spots early on.

This quick video shows you how to log in, choose your opportunities and check your schedule so you’re ready to go.

Thank you for volunteering - we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Need help logging in? Contact [email protected]

19/06/2026

This we’re partnering with .ni to thank the volunteers who are helping build stronger support networks for dads across Northern Ireland.

Whether it’s a Sunday Dadventure or a larger community event, your time, encouragement and commitment are reminding people that they matter.

Because sometimes, knowing someone cares can make all the difference 💙

19/06/2026

📜 Today we completed the final training course in our Investing in Community Volunteers Programme with Adult Safeguarding Champion and Appointed Persons Training, delivered by Volunteer Now at Fermanagh House

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in the programme from January to June throughout Fermanagh and Omagh. It has been fantastic to bring together a wide range of local organisations, creating opportunities to learn, share experiences and strengthen volunteering across our communities.

Across the programme, we have shared lots of learning together with a wide range of local organisations, building skills, confidence and connections.

Although this marks the end of this training series, there is more to come. Applications are now open for the Fermanagh Young Leaders Programme and the Diploma in Community Development Practice:

🔹 Fermanagh Young Leaders Programme – https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/fermanagh-young-leaders-forum/
🔹 Diploma in Community Development Practice – https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/diploma-in-community-development-practice/

The Investing in Community Volunteers Programme is one of 13 programmes as detailed in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, this project is supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

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239 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT41AF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+442890232020

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