Funding for Millennium Volunteers

Applications will be considered from voluntary, community, statutory and Non-profit organisations who are seeking to:

• Increase the number of young volunteers and volunteering opportunities for young people;
• Increase the diversity of volunteers;
• Develop dynamic and creative approaches to the involvement of young people;
• Enhance the quality of volunteering practice including enhancing the learning and skills of individual volunteers;
• Benefit the local community through volunteering.

The closing date for applications is 14th November.

To download an application pack or register interest log onto www.volunteering-ni.org or for more information contact mvgrants@volunteering-ni.org or phone 028 9023 6100.

Applicants may wish to attend one of the Information Roadshows organised by the Agency throughout Northern Ireland:

• 25 September: Volunteer Development Agency, 129 Ormeau Road, Belfast, 10am - 12 Noon
• 26 September: Community Relations Council, The Linen Green, Moygashel, 10am - 12 Noon
• 23 October: Ballybot House, 28 Cornmarket, Newry, 10am - 12 Noon
• 29 October: Adair Arms, Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, 10am - 12 Noon
• 30 October: The Junction, 8 Bishop Street, L’Derry, 2pm - 4pm
• 8 November: Volunteer Development Agency, 129 Ormeau Road, Belfast, 10am - 12 Noon

Funding for this grant period is 2008-2011.