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Volunteer Now
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Volunteer Now is the lead organisation for volunteering in Northern Ireland working to promote, enhance and support volunteering.
Join Kate, our Digital Media Assistant. for a FREE session on how we can share our positive volunteering stories, our impact and enhance our social media presence.

📅 21 Jan 26
⏲️ 10-11.30am
📍 Online

➡️ https://ow.ly/30au50XJtOq
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ask, Learn, Act - Curiosity sparks change.

Join us & JoinHer Network for an open DEI conversation sharing lived experiences, turn learning into meaningful action & more.

Let’s move from awareness to impact, together.

👉 20 Jan, 10am-12pm, Online

https://ow.ly/uMrw50X9B4y
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your organisation is in the Northern HSC Trust area, join us for a FREE online course on 15 Jan 2026, 10am-3.30pm.

It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more.

➡️ https://ow.ly/xcLV50XJu2t
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The United Nations has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, emphasising the vital role of volunteers in achieving sustainability goals.

Find out how you or your organisation can get involved or support #IVY2026 on our website https://ow.ly/GRBL50XFzkx
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This new FREE EANI funded OCNNI qualification will support Churches & Faith-based organisations to attract, recruit & manage the volunteers who work with & lead children & young people.

📅 14 & 15 Jan 2026
⏲️ 9.30am-4.30pm
📍 Online

➡️ https://ow.ly/eZrh50XFBvi
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the Southern HSC Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 7 Jan 2026, 10am-4pm in #Portadown.

It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more.

➡️ https://ow.ly/5XoI50XFBN3
December 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the Southern HSC Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 7 Jan 2026, 10am-4pm in #Portadown.

It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more.

➡️ https://ow.ly/5XoI50XFBN3
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This new FREE EANI funded OCNNI qualification will support Churches & Faith-based organisations to attract, recruit & manage the volunteers who work with & lead children & young people.

📅 14 & 15 Jan 2026
⏲️ 9.30am-4.30pm
📍 Online

➡️ https://ow.ly/eZrh50XFBvi
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The December edition of VConnect is out now! Check your inbox or click the link here to download your copy ▶️ bit.ly/VConnectDec25
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🫶 Strong communities are built on connection & shared purpose. This session dives into what it means to belong, lead with purpose & cultivate cultures that empower people to thrive. When we connect, we create lasting change.

18 Dec | 10am-12pm | Online

https://ow.ly/Gza650Xpb7T
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We all believe our volunteers are happy, but what if we're missing something? What if the small frustrations we don't see are leading to burnout and poor retention?

📅 16 December 2025
⏲️ 1.15-2.30pm
📍 Online

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/hawJ50Xpbi8
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🫶 Strong communities are built on connection & shared purpose. This session dives into what it means to belong, lead with purpose & cultivate cultures that empower people to thrive. When we connect, we create lasting change.

18 Dec | 10am-12pm | Online

https://ow.ly/Gza650Xpb7T
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We all believe our volunteers are happy, but what if we're missing something? What if the small frustrations we don't see are leading to burnout and poor retention?

📅 16 December 2025
⏲️ 1.15-2.30pm
📍 Online

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/hawJ50Xpbi8
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨WEBSITE UNAVAILABLE🚨
We are launching our new website very soon so unfortunately our current site is unavailable.

Thank you for your patience - we can't wait to show you our new site!
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In a busy modern world with so many demands on people's time, it can prove difficult to attract as many new volunteers as we need. Our 3hr online workshop on 10 Dec can help you rise to this challenge!

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/bRBm50Xpb3W
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
⏰Applications close today at 4pm‼️
We are seeking a dynamic & skilled Communications Manager with excellent writing, editing, & project management skills. We are also recruiting a Youth Engagement Co-ordinator to promote and develop youth volunteering.
➡️ https://ow.ly/vHJP50X6UKH
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Check out the courses we have coming up in December! 👉 https://ow.ly/e6Hi50XxopN

We also have On Demand courses you can complete anytime, anywhere! 👉 https://ow.ly/qqQl50XxopO

Don't see what you need? Get in touch to see if we can offer it as tailored training.
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join our team!
We are seeking a dynamic & skilled Communications Manager with excellent writing, editing, & project management skills. We are also recruiting a Youth Engagement Co-ordinator to promote & develop youth volunteering.

All the details and application packs at ➡️ https://ow.ly/vHJP50X6UKH
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🫶 Strong communities are built on connection & shared purpose. This session dives into what it means to belong, lead with purpose & cultivate cultures that empower people to thrive. When we connect, we create lasting change.

18 Dec | 10am-12pm | Online

https://ow.ly/Gza650Xpb7T
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We all believe our volunteers are happy, but what if we're missing something? What if the small frustrations we don't see are leading to burnout and poor retention?

📅 16 December 2025
⏲️ 1.15-2.30pm
📍 Online

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/hawJ50Xpbi8
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In a busy modern world with so many demands on people's time, it can prove difficult to attract as many new volunteers as we need. Our 3hr online workshop on 10 Dec can help you rise to this challenge!

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/bRBm50Xpb3W
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Volunteers matter - are your inductions welcoming, flexible & inclusive?

✅ Online & in-person options
✅ Support & supervision
✅ Recognition

Join us on 27 Nov to explore best practice & proactive approaches to volunteer engagement 👉https://ow.ly/Pn9h50XlBXN
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join our half-day FREE session on 28 Nov to explore the 8 adult safeguarding standards from Keeping Adults Safe: A Shared Responsibility.

We will consider the procedures & guidelines that need developed in order to implement the standards.

➡️ https://ow.ly/LutI50XlEqg

#Omagh
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join our team!
We are seeking a dynamic & skilled Communications Manager with excellent writing, editing, & project management skills. We are also recruiting a Youth Engagement Co-ordinator to promote & develop youth volunteering.

All the details and application packs at ➡️ https://ow.ly/vHJP50X6UKH
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Volunteers matter - are your inductions welcoming, flexible & inclusive?

✅ Online & in-person options
✅ Support & supervision
✅ Recognition

Join us on 27 Nov to explore best practice & proactive approaches to volunteer engagement 👉https://ow.ly/Pn9h50XlBXN
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM