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Volunteer Now are calling on Northern Ireland Games Maker applicants to apply for the 2012 NI Volunteers Bursary which will support volunteers taking part In London 2012.

Members of the House of Commons voted Wed 1 February to reject the Lords’ proposal calling for social tenants with one spare room to be exempt from new ‘under-occupancy penalties’ linked to housing benefit.

Nature lovers are invited to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by making a lasting contribution to the environment. Mark this historic event by rolling up your sleeves to plant trees at Northern Ireland’s new ‘Diamond Wood’, just outside Whitehead.

The Big Lottery Fund is holding a special Village SOS event in Birmingham on 27th February where people from Northern Ireland can get support and advice on creating social enterprises in rural communities

Join with Conservation Volunteers to "Reduce and Reuse". Swishing is a way for the eco-chic to refresh their wardrobes with fabulous shoes, clothes and accessories and has been developed as a way to counteract the huge impact fashion has on the environmen

We want you to make 2012 the year you change lives! We are calling people from across Northern Ireland to get up and go Global Village in 2012, travelling to build communities in Cambodia, Mozambique, India, Ethiopia and Romania.

Crossmaglen woman Ann Donnelly has said that volunteering with the new ChildLine Schools Service couldn't be more important.

Come and join the Support team! Volunteering with your local area is a fantastic way to get involved and make a difference

Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project - evening presentation - all welcome, please RSVP at the contact details below

Drumgor Detached Youth Work AGM on Monday 20th Feb at 2pm - Please RSVP if attending, details below

4 new Achievers have joined the ranks of Investing in Volunteers Award holders, bringing the total to 50 volunteer-involving organisations in Northern Ireland who have achieved the UK Investing in Volunteers (IiV) Quality Standard for Volunteer Management

UCF is holding a walk specifically for cancer patients on Saturday 11th February at the Waterworks, Antrim Road, Belfast. The UCF walking service, which is free of charge, is open to cancer patients and suitable for those currently undergoing treatment.

If you're having a few problems with your hips and knees then why not join the Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland on Saturday 18 Feb for a workshop on knee and hip joints from the renowned yogini Dr Ruth.

A new Children’s Day Nursery set to open in June 2012 in Belfast City Centre will create up to 20 new jobs in the field of child care.

Could your organisation benefit from a ‘saintly army of volunteers’? If so why not promote your opportunity to a wide range of employers taking part in the 'Be a Saint Action Day'

There are 13 award categories in total including Mum, Dad and Child of the Year but the awards that may be of particular interest to members of NICVA are the awards for ‘The Family Support Organisation of the Year'.

Rural Transport Fund continues to support large group travel in 2012/2013

Bill Osborne was originally appointed as Chairperson of Building Change Trust Limited – the corporate trustee of The Building Change Trust in late December 2008 for an initial three year term. This appointment has now been extended for a further 12 months

A Co Fermanagh family is organising a unique fundraising event for the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) in memory of their much-loved son and brother who tragically lost his battle with cancer.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) said that research findings released today into oesophageal cancer further underlined the dangers of smoking.

Carers Northern Ireland and Arthritis Care are running a pilot course to help carers cope with looking after someone with a long-term condition.

The city’s favourite family festival returns with a week long programme of fun-filled events for children aged 0-14.

Local athletes are being invited to step up to the podium for the '2012km Gold Challenge', and join fellow NSPCC supporters in raising £1 million to fund vital work with vulnerable children and young people.

The 'People Power' conference taking place in London on 6 March brings together an impressive array of speakers to generate challenging debate and discussion on the latest trends, topics and ideas that will shape the future of campaigning.

First Minister Peter Robinson MLA today (25 January) put trees and woodland in the spotlight by planting the first of 60 oaks at Stormont Estate.