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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.

Cancer Fund for Children's Halloween event takes place in Creative Gardens stores on Saturday 31 Oct, and they're lookin...
14/10/2026

Cancer Fund for Children's Halloween event takes place in Creative Gardens stores on Saturday 31 Oct, and they're looking for volunteers to help in their Bushmills and Ballyclare stores. If you're free for a few hours, they'd love to hear from you!
👉All the details and how to register at https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/event/creative-gardens-halloween-event/

Creative Gardens Bushmills | Creative Gardens Logwood

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Volunteering at Christie parkrun is all different shades of fun! You will be welcomed by a really friendly core team and...
13/10/2026

Volunteering at Christie parkrun is all different shades of fun! You will be welcomed by a really friendly core team and you can choose a task that suits you best - and you can change the task each week! Find out how you can get involved at https://ow.ly/9rvS50ZXbUs

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13/10/2026

🚨WE'RE HIRING🚨
Volunteer Now and Rural Community Network are seeking a team member (20hrs/week) to provide effective support in the delivery of the Inspiring & Strengthening Volunteers Project. This joint initiative aims to provide dedicated support to 6 organisations per year who meet specific criteria.

👉 https://ow.ly/IiIK50Zl6uY

Northern Ireland wide post, with an office base available in either Cookstown or Belfast. A hybrid policy is in place.

The National Lottery Community Fund

13/10/2026

Simply because they care 💙

For Billy, helping out at Crusaders FC is about supporting a club and community that mean so much to him.

No formal role, just a willingness to lend a hand wherever it’s needed.

It’s informal volunteering, and it’s making a real difference.

🎥 Watch Billy’s full story on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/S0pr40ChnzA

Some conversations stay with you long after they've ended. Last week, Clare-Marie and Aoife attended 'The Turning Point:...
13/10/2026

Some conversations stay with you long after they've ended.

Last week, Clare-Marie and Aoife attended 'The Turning Point: From Conversation to Change', where guests shared honest, challenging and inspiring perspectives on ending violence against women and girls.

One of the most moving moments came from Declan McNally, who spoke about his journey as an anti-violence campaigner following the murder of his sister, Natalie.

The event was a powerful reminder that each of us has a role to play in creating safer communities and turning awareness into meaningful action.

For someone living with dementia, even a simple journey can sometimes feel overwhelming. Volunteer with DART PARTNERSHI...
12/10/2026

For someone living with dementia, even a simple journey can sometimes feel overwhelming. Volunteer with DART PARTNERSHIP in the area as a Dementia Befriender and be a familiar, friendly face for people using their transport service.
👉For all the details and to register, visit https://ow.ly/i4lK50ZWPXo

Aoife and Claire from Volunteer Now had a great opportunity last week to attend the All-Party Group on Sport and Physica...
12/10/2026

Aoife and Claire from Volunteer Now had a great opportunity last week to attend the All-Party Group on Sport and Physical Recreation at Stormont, where they spoke about Volunteer Now's Safeguarding in Sport project.

They shared how we're supporting sports organisations across Northern Ireland to strengthen adult safeguarding policies, procedures and confidence, helping to create safer and more inclusive sporting environments for everyone. Check out this section of our website for more details: https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/training/safeguarding/adult-safeguarding-in-sport-service/

They also had the chance to gain some insights from Street Soccer NI and Fair Game Social Enterprise on the role sport can play in promoting inclusion, diversity and participation.

Street Soccer NI | Northern Ireland Sports Forum

Here's a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your family at a welcoming and fun activity in the great outdoors! ...
11/10/2026

Here's a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your family at a welcoming and fun activity in the great outdoors! Join The Big Tree Project in Moira Demesne on Tuesday 13 Oct to gather native seeds for propagation in the nursery and support biodiversity in your community. All the details of where to meet, times, etc on our website: https://ow.ly/s0gy50ZVQU2
Volunteer Now staff will also be there to welcome you - hope to see you there!


Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
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🦇Could you give Head Injury Support a hand at their Haunted Halloween Walk on Saturday 24th Oct in Derrymore Wood, ? T...
10/10/2026

🦇Could you give Head Injury Support a hand at their Haunted Halloween Walk on Saturday 24th Oct in Derrymore Wood, ? This will be a fundraising event for the charity, and a few hours of your time will make a big difference to provide support services to over 90 Head Injury Survivors and their carers and families.
👉For more info and to register, visit https://volunteer-now.portal.uk.becollective.com/opportunities/6ab3eda4db23ee6dfc8d771f


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10/10/2026

This we’ve brought together organisations from across NI to celebrate the volunteers supporting mental health and wellbeing in our communities 💚

To every volunteer who gives their time, compassion and support: Thank you. Your contribution matters.

Another huge thank you to the organisations who helped us share this message.

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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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