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 online workshop on 15 Apr can help you rise to this challenge! Find out more ➡️ https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/course/attracting-and-selecting-volunteers-3/cid_0/

Check out the courses we have coming up in April! 👉 https://ow.ly/UamR50Yxzt0 We also have Any Time Training you can complete anytime, anywhere! 👉 https://ow.ly/Twfl50YxzsZ Don't see what you need? Get in touch to see if we can offer it as tailored training.

Join us for a FREE #safeguarding session covering legal & policy context; values & principles; key definitions; procedures for reporting concerns and more. 📅 1 April ⏲️ 10am-1pm 📍 Online ➡️ https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/course/keeping-adults-safe-recognising-responding-and-reporting/cid_0/

🚨We're hiring!🚨 We're seeking a Training & Development Officer to provide training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice. 👉Find out more https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/about-us/who-we-are/current-vacancies/ #Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

Join our half-day FREE session on 31 Mar 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/Fmxn50YxsvX

Are you aged 10-24 years old & have a passion for volunteering, social action & activism? If so why not sign up today & become an #iwill ambassador? Find out more: https://ow.ly/Us9550YwLnG#iwill Volunteer Now have been proud delivery partners & provide direct support to all NI based ambassadors.

During this FREE session, you will learn about the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration CCVA, why the CVA certification may be right for you, how the exam is created, what the application, preparation and certification process is and more 👉 https://ow.ly/Ypgi50YuC0O

🚨We're hiring!🚨 We're seeking a Training & Development Officer to provide training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice. 👉Find out more https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/about-us/who-we-are/current-vacancies/ #Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

Can you identify potential risks in your volunteering roles and projects? Do you know how assess these risks and manage them? Join us to explore these issues & more. 📅 28 April 🕰️ 10am-12pm 📍 Online 👉 https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/course/risk-assessing-volunteers-roles-and-projects-2/cid_0/

Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️ Sure it’s all a bit of craic - and there’s plenty more on the way this summer when Fleadh Belfast 2026 brings the best of Irish music and culture to the city 🎻 Our volunteers will be right at the heart of it. Want to be involved? Join our Events Team today 💚

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 online workshop on 15 Apr can help you rise to this challenge! Find out more ➡️ https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/course/attracting-and-selecting-volunteers-3/cid_0/

Wenda, our Volunteering Support Officer, had a busy time this week attending the Ballymena Neighbourhood Renewal Celebration Event and, along with Shane from our Youth Team, the Carrickfergus Schools Career Fair for Year 12 pupils from local post-primary schools.

🚨We're hiring!🚨 We're seeking a Training & Development Officer to provide training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice. 👉Find out more https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/about-us/who-we-are/current-vacancies/ #Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

Volunteers’ Week now has its very own shop! Spoil your brilliant volunteers with fun, branded goodies and feel‑good giveaways - all you need in one colourful spot. So what are you waiting for? Go have a browse and treat your volunteers! https://merchify.me/volunteers-week/ #VolunteersWeek

During this FREE session, you will learn about the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration CCVA, why the CVA certification may be right for you, how the exam is created, what the application, preparation and certification process is and more 👉 https://ow.ly/5aKq50Yr9hp

Can you identify potential risks in your volunteering roles and projects? Do you know how assess these risks and manage them? Join us to explore these issues & more. 📅 28 April 🕰️ 10am-12pm 📍 Online 👉 https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/course/risk-assessing-volunteers-roles-and-projects-2/cid_0/

If you would like to improve how you involve volunteers & want advice on developing a volunteer policy, as well as how to support & motivate volunteers, this is the course for you! Designed specifically for our sector by Volunteer Now & NICVA. 21 April | 10.30am | Online https://ow.ly/jnyv50Yr8OK

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 15 April can help you rise to this challenge! Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/mUc650Yr8oC

How do you ensure a balance between the needs of the volunteer & the organisation? Come away from this session with useful ideas for best practice recruitment, support & supervision activities & more! 📅 12 Mar 2026 🕰️ 10am-12.30pm 📍 Online 👉 https://ow.ly/eZYR50YkgtR

The latest edition of VTraining is out now! Check your inbox or download your copy here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/volunteernow/vtraining-march-2026 If you would like to receive VTraining, please complete the form at the bottom of our homepage. #VolunteerNow #Safeguarding #VolunteerManagement

Something's coming very soon, and we think you're going to like it 🙂 #VolunteersWeek

If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 11 Mar 2026, 10am-4pm in #Carrickfergus. It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more. ➡️ https://ow.ly/NAVE50YkfH8

You know the incredible value your volunteers bring. But can you prove it in a way that resonates with leadership & funders? Join us for a transformative learning session designed to introduce to you the tools you need to do just that. ➡️https://ow.ly/tHwl50Ykg8P

How do you ensure a balance between the needs of the volunteer & the organisation? Come away from this session with useful ideas for best practice recruitment, support & supervision activities & more! 📅 12 Mar 2026 🕰️ 10am-12.30pm 📍 Online 👉 https://ow.ly/eZYR50YkgtR

You know the incredible value your volunteers bring. But can you prove it in a way that resonates with leadership & funders? Join us for a transformative learning session designed to introduce to you the tools you need to do just that. ➡️https://ow.ly/tHwl50Ykg8P

If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 11 Mar 2026, 10am-4pm in #Carrickfergus. It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more. ➡️ https://ow.ly/NAVE50YkfH8

Volunteers matter - are your inductions welcoming, flexible & inclusive? ✅ Online & in-person options ✅ Support & supervision ✅ Recognition Join us on 26 Feb to explore best practice & proactive approaches to volunteer engagement 👉https://ow.ly/RUKi50Ykf8Y

🚨CLOSING TODAY AT 4PM🚨 We're seeking a Training & Development Officer responsible for providing training, information, resources & support on adult safeguarding practice. Find out more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies #Vacancies #Jobs

Check out the courses we have coming up in March! 👉 https://ow.ly/L31v50XxoqZ We also have Any Time Training you can complete anytime, anywhere! 👉 https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/training/anytime-training/ Don't see what you need? Get in touch to see if we can offer it as tailored training.

We're hiring! We're seeking a Training & Development Officer responsible for providing training, information, resources & support on adult safeguarding practice. Find out more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies #Vacancies #Jobs

If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the Northern Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 24 Feb, 10am-4pm in #Ballymena. It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more. ➡️ https://ow.ly/3HsB50YbBAz

Join us for a short session on 24 Feb aiming to increase awareness of people's lives online in a digital world. Learn how to build digital resilience in young people & adults; increase knowledge about the risks of the online space and more. Book your place here ➡️ https://ow.ly/g4lA50YbBrt

🫶 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. 19 Feb | 10am-12pm | Online https://ow.ly/Gza650Xpb7T

The NI UN Year Group will host its first meeting to explore what volunteering involvement means, what the statistics say & where we go from here. Join us in person for the free session, followed by a light lunch. Find out more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/U9cg50Y8r7A

If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the Northern Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 24 Feb, 10am-4pm in #Ballymena. It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more. ➡️ https://ow.ly/3HsB50YbBAz

Join us for a short session on 24 Feb aiming to increase awareness of people's lives online in a digital world. Learn how to build digital resilience in young people & adults; increase knowledge about the risks of the online space and more. Book your place here ➡️ https://ow.ly/g4lA50YbBrt

🫶 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. 19 Feb | 10am-12pm | Online https://ow.ly/Gza650Xpb7T

The NI UN Year Group will host its first meeting to explore what volunteering involvement means, what the statistics say & where we go from here. Join us in person for the free session, followed by a light lunch. Find out more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/U9cg50Y8r7A

Join our half-day FREE session on 17 Feb 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/OQWE50YbzjT

We're hiring! We have 2 posts available: 👉Youth Engagement Co-ordinator (🚨CLOSING TODAY AT 4PM🚨) 🆕 Training & Development Officer (closing date 24 Feb) 🔗 https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies #Vacancies #Jobs

The latest edition of VTraining is out now! Check your inbox or download your copy here 👉 https://ow.ly/UKHT50Y8Tko If you would like to sign up to receive VTraining, please complete the form at the bottom of our homepage. #VolunteerNow #Safeguarding #VolunteerManagement

🫶 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. 19 Jan | 10am-12pm | Online https://ow.ly/Gza650Xpb7T

We're hiring! We have 2 posts available: 👉Youth Engagement Co-ordinator (closing date 6 Feb) 🆕 Training & Development Officer (closing date 24 Feb) 🔗 https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies #Vacancies #Jobs

Join us on 9 Feb for a refresher for Designated Officers who’ve completed full-day training. 📌 Covers: Role & responsibilities Health & Social Care Trust processes Referral & info-sharing challenges Latest safeguarding updates 📅 Book your spot now 👉 https://ow.ly/azfk50Y3EqB

🆕 We're seeking a Youth Engagement Co-Ordinator responsible for promoting and developing youth volunteering, recognition, youth social action and supporting volunteer involving organisations as they involve young people as volunteers. 👉 https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies #Vacancies #Jobs

Volunteer Now is concerned the proposals for 'A Fairer Pathway to Settlement' risks undermining voluntary engagement. We will be joined at this FREE session by Nathan Campbell, CFR Law and Róise McCann, Law Centre NI. 28 Jan | 12-1pm | Online 🔗 https://ow.ly/Fg5x50Y3E8k

🆕 We're seeking a Youth Engagement Co-Ordinator responsible for promoting and developing youth volunteering, recognition, youth social action and supporting volunteer involving organisations as they involve young people as volunteers. 👉 https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies #Vacancies #Jobs

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

Happy & well cared for volunteers make for loyal & long-serving volunteers too. With this is mind, our 3-hour workshop will show you how to get your volunteer management approach right from the very start. 📅 22 Jan 26 ⏲️ 10am-1pm 📍 Online ➡️ https://ow.ly/lk3S50XVrVB

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