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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 46m

James Martin MBE Calls on communities to Connect during Good Relations Week 2025. The week will feature a dynamic programme of cross-community & multicultural events across all 11 local council areas.

View the full programme at: www.goodrelationsweek.com

#GoodRelationsWeek #GRW25

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 1d

PLEASE NOTE: We have had to reschedule this session - the new date is 25 November 2025

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for a short & insightful session exploring the key pillars of successful volunteer engagement: attracting the right people; keeping volunteers motivated & committed; celebrating contributions meaningfully.

📅 21 Oct
🕰️ 10am-12pm
📍 Online

👉 https://ow.ly/hEZE50X3rTQ

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 2d

We're seeking an Assistant Youth Worker to join our Heroes+ team - make a real difference to the lives of young people who have been excluded from mainstream education and/or who have additional support needs.

Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/vHJP50X6UKH

#Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 3d

The Kings Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK - it is the MBE for volunteer groups! Join us for a short online info session to hear about the nomination & assessment process, benefits to volunteers & more!

➡️https://ow.ly/9GNV50X6UHp

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 6d

2/2...ILM Level 3 Award in Volunteer Management in partnership with @nicva.org, a FREE VOLT Session on the Kings Award for Voluntary Service, a new safeguarding course: Online Safety: Keeping Children & Adults Safe in a Digital World & more!

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 6d

The latest edition of VTraining is out now! Check your inbox or download your copy here 👉 mailchi.mp/volunteernow... We have FREE online capacity building volunteer management trg for grps in the Belfast City Council area - but hurry! Places are filling up fast! There's an article about the...1/2

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 21d

2/2... training in the Belfast City Council area & much more!
Our member spotlight is Hourglass NI and our video is episode 9 of Volunteers in Focus featuring Nephrite from USPCA.

To sign up to receive VConnect, complete the form in the footer of our website.

@barnardosni.bsky.social @nicva.org

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 21d

The Sept edition of VConnect is out now! Check your inbox or download here ➡️https://bit.ly/VConnectSept25

Check out the new report from Works4u, we have an exciting announcement about Fleadh Cheoil 2026, helpful info on #PositiveAgeingMonth inc Link, Lunch & Learn sessions, free online...1/2

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 21d

UK would become a ‘dystopian state’ without volunteers, report warns

The country would lose £25bn to £45bn in social and economic benefits if volunteers disappeared

www.thirdsector.co.uk

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 27d

🆕 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.
👉 ow.ly/lCrF50WO6Is
#Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

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NICVA @nicva.org · Aug 13

The VCSE sector’s future is digital, but many orgs still face skills gaps, resource challenges & tech barriers.

NICVA’s Autumn 2025 Digital Series offers practical, hands-on sessions to help you thrive.

Read what’s ahead 👉 bit.ly/3Hsuh9w

#DigitalCapacity #NICVAtraining

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · 28d

Sometimes managing & leading volunteer teams can present us with unique challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Join us for this short session on 24 Sept to explore strategies, case studies and more.

Find out more & book your place here ➡️https://bit.ly/4m7crqM

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

📅 10 Sept 2025
🕰️ 10am-12pm
📍 Online

Find out more & book your place👉 ow.ly/CZ7k50Wsqyh

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 5

🆕 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.
👉 ow.ly/lCrF50WO6Is
#Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 4

2/2...safeguarding & volunteer management training & 2 FREE VOLT Sessions! First one with the Fundraising Regulator on 17 Sept & then King's Award for Voluntary Service on 8 Oct.

If you would like to sign up to receive VTraining, please complete the form in the footer of our website.

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 4

The latest edition of VTraining is out now! Check your inbox or download here 👉 mailchi.mp/volunteernow... We have info on FREE online capacity building volunteer management training for groups in the Belfast City Council area, an article about the ILM Level 3 Award in Volunteer Management, ...1/2

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

📅 10 Sept 2025
🕰️ 10am-12pm
📍 Online

Find out more & book your place👉 ow.ly/CZ7k50Wsqyh

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 2

Does your group operate in the Belfast City Council area? If so, join us for this FREE online workshop to ensure you have all the right elements in place before seeking new volunteers, or to refresh your current practices for maximum impact!

Find out more here 👉 ow.ly/7Ulx50WHrHH

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Sep 1

September is here! It must be time to check for the August Community Funding Bulletin - your one-stop download to catch up on all of last month's funding posts.

Get it online here: supportingcommunities.org/funding-bull...

#fundingsupport

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Sep 1

🆕 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.
👉 ow.ly/lCrF50WO6Is
#Vacancies #Jobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you a volunteer fundraiser or do you support volunteer fundraisers in NI? Join the Fundraising Regulator as we explore the new Code of Fundraising & its implications for volunteers & for those who fundraise in NI.

Book your FREE place here 👉 ow.ly/TzjK50WsvmS

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Aug 20

about Volunteers' Week, a survey from The Executive Office, a survey from @ulsteruni.bsky.social & could you be one of our Trustees?
Our Member Spotlight is East Belfast Comm Dev Agency. And our video is episode 8 of our Volunteers in Focus series, featuring Paulina from Belfast Tool Library

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Aug edition of VConnect is out now! Check your inbox or click the link here to download your copy ➡️ bit.ly/VConnectAug25
Are you thinking of refreshing your volunteer programmes? Have a read of Denise's intro article for some links to help you! We've an infographic with fantastic stats...1/2

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Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT! 🚨

Volunteer Now @volunteernow.bsky.social · Jul 17

Join Volunteer Now, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Students Union and @ulsteruni.bsky.social Students Union as we discuss tactics, learning, challenges & successes for the positive & meaningful recruitment of students as volunteers.

📅 20 Aug 2025
🕰️ 10-11.30am
📍 Online
👉 ow.ly/UYPi50WcIGh

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