Volunteer Now

Volunteer Now

The Skainos Centre
239 Newtownards Road
BELFAST
BT4 1AF
United Kingdom

Volunteer Now works to promote, enhance and support volunteering across Northern Ireland. Volunteer Now is about connecting with individuals and organisations to build healthy communities and create positive change.

 

 

Volunteer Now enhances recognition for the contribution volunteers make, provides access to opportunities and encourages people to volunteer.  We provide training, information, guidance and support to volunteer-involving organisations on issues of good practice and policy regarding volunteering, volunteer management, child protection, safeguarding vulnerable adults and governance.

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Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

Are you involved in a volunteer group and want to learn how to navigate change and manage risks effectively? Look no further! In this engaging one-day course, we’ll equip you with practical strategies to handle change smoothly and cope with day to day risks. No jargon, just straightforward tips you can apply right away. Don’t miss this chance to boost your group’s effectiveness and resilience. N.B. For community groups within the Belfast City Council area. Limited places available!
Dates:
26 March 2024
BELFAST
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Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This session will develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of office bearers and trustee members, and help them to understand their roles and responsibilities as chair, secretary and treasurer. It will help them understand the importance of a clear decision-making process and succession planning, and the importance of working in partnership in order to build influence and ensure the voice of volunteers is heard. PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS FOR GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS OPERATING IN THE BELFAST CITY COUNCIL AREA ONLY.
Dates:
06 March 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

Face to Face Training, Belfast: The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations.
Dates:
25 March 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations. This is a full day’s training for Adult Safeguarding Champions and Appointed Persons.
Dates:
11 March 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This session puts the spotlight on neglect. It will look at what constitutes neglect, the different types of neglect, possible indicators staff and volunteers can be vigilant for, and the effects of neglect. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and are limited to a maximum of 5 per organisation. Click here for instructions on how to create a Training Account. Cancellation Policy
Dates:
20 March 2024
online
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This session will increase awareness of what FGM is, the different types of FGM, possible indicators staff and volunteers can be vigilant for, and how to report concerns. Places are allocated in a first come, first served basis and are limited to a maximum of 5 per organisation. Joining information will be sent out the day before the session. Click here for instructions on how to create a Training Account. Cancellation Policy
Dates:
11 April 2024
online
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

The integrated in person training programme is aimed at those who engage with children, young people and adults at risk. It covers: Legal context and policy context of safeguarding children and adults Awareness of vulnerability Awareness of abuse issues Procedures for reporting concerns Procedures for creating a safe environment and assessing and managing risk Confidentiality Code of behaviour for staff/volunteers.
Dates:
07 March 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This session will explore why we need to assess risk when developing volunteer roles and how volunteer managers can implement this process within their volunteer programme.
Dates:
21 February 2024
Belfast
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This one day certificated training is suitable for Designated and Deputy Designated Officers. It will cover: Knowledge of the legal context of safeguarding children; An understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Designated Officer; Knowledge of Health and Social Care Trust structures and processes; and Exploration of issues and concerns around referrals and sharing information. All participants must have completed a safeguarding children awareness raising course prior to attending.
Dates:
16 February 2024
online
Event
Training/Advice

Volunteer Now

This half day certificated training course provides a refresher on the following topics: Legal and policy context Abuse issues Reporting concerns Planning activities and assessing and managing risk Code of behaviour.
Dates:
15 February 2024
online

More Information

Type of Organisation

VCSE

Team

  • Julie-Ann Ashe
  • Kathy Corbett