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@volunteernow.bsky.social

Volunteer Now is the lead organisation for volunteering in Northern Ireland working to promote, enhance and support volunteering.

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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!

πŸ“… 12 Mar 2026
πŸ•°οΈ 10am-12.30pm
πŸ“ Online
πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/eZYR50YkgtR

27.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.
➑️https://ow.ly/tHwl50Ykg8P

26.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

➑️ https://ow.ly/NAVE50YkfH8

25.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Volunteers matter - are your inductions welcoming, flexible & inclusive?

βœ… Online & in-person options
βœ… Support & supervision
βœ… Recognition

Join us on 26 Feb to explore best practice & proactive approaches to volunteer engagement πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/RUKi50Ykf8Y

24.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨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 πŸ”— https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies

#Vacancies #Jobs

24.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the courses we have coming up in March! πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/L31v50XxoqZ

We also have Any Time Training you can complete anytime, anywhere! πŸ‘‰ 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.

23.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ”— https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies

#Vacancies #Jobs

20.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

➑️ https://ow.ly/3HsB50YbBAz

19.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ➑️ https://ow.ly/g4lA50YbBrt

18.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🫢 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

17.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ➑️ https://ow.ly/U9cg50Y8r7A

16.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

➑️ https://ow.ly/3HsB50YbBAz

13.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ➑️ https://ow.ly/g4lA50YbBrt

12.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🫢 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

11.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ➑️ https://ow.ly/U9cg50Y8r7A

10.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

➑️ https://ow.ly/OQWE50YbzjT

09.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're hiring! We have 2 posts available:

πŸ‘‰Youth Engagement Co-ordinator (🚨CLOSING TODAY AT 4PM🚨)
πŸ†• Training & Development Officer (closing date 24 Feb)

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies

#Vacancies #Jobs

06.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest edition of VTraining is out now! Check your inbox or download your copy here πŸ‘‰ 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

05.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🫢 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

04.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're hiring! We have 2 posts available:

πŸ‘‰Youth Engagement Co-ordinator (closing date 6 Feb)
πŸ†• Training & Development Officer (closing date 24 Feb)

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies

#Vacancies #Jobs

04.02.2026 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on 9 Feb for a refresher for Designated Officers who’ve completed full-day training.

πŸ“Œ Covers:

Role & responsibilities
Health & Social Care Trust processes
Referral & info-sharing challenges
Latest safeguarding updates

πŸ“… Book your spot now πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/azfk50Y3EqB

03.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• 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.
πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies

#Vacancies #Jobs

30.01.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 RΓ³ise McCann, Law Centre NI.

28 Jan | 12-1pm | Online

πŸ”— https://ow.ly/Fg5x50Y3E8k

26.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• 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.
πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/VNCurrentVacancies

#Vacancies #Jobs

23.01.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“… 21 Jan 26
⏲️ 10-11.30am
πŸ“ Online

➑️ https://ow.ly/30au50XJtOq

19.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“… 22 Jan 26
⏲️ 10am-1pm
πŸ“ Online

➑️ https://ow.ly/lk3S50XVrVB

16.01.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“… 21 Jan 26
⏲️ 10-11.30am
πŸ“ Online

➑️ https://ow.ly/30au50XJtOq

15.01.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you work/volunteer with adults at risk & your org is in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust area, join us for a FREE course on 19 Jan 2026, 10am-4pm in #Holywood.
It will raise awareness of risk of harm in adulthood, assist in achieving best practice & more.
➑️ https://ow.ly/fN6o50XVrJG

14.01.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ‘‰ 20 Jan, 10am-12pm, Online

https://ow.ly/uMrw50X9B4y

13.01.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

➑️ https://ow.ly/xcLV50XJu2t

12.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0