We\u2019re delighted to be hosting a Feel Good Monday <\/em>event on 19th<\/sup> Jan 10-12noon<\/em> at Newry Library<\/strong>, where there will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Opportunities to take part in\u00a0mobile volunteering<\/strong>\u00a0via Oxfam jewellery labelling and The Kindness Postbox letters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Access to a\u00a0health check\u00a0<\/strong>with the Verve Network and SHSCT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is a great chance to support wellbeing while making a positive contribution in the community, so please share with your service users or anyone who might be interested. All welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can share the details on social media here’s a link: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/512877676041811\/permalink\/1807192966610269\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
2. Family Volunteering Opportunities (Feb\u2013Mar)<\/strong>
We are hoping to develop some family volunteering opportunities<\/strong> during February and March.
If your group or organisation has a task, project, or opportunity that parents and children could support together<\/strong>, we\u2019d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to explore how we might work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Celebrate Amazing Volunteers <\/strong>through the Council Civic Awards \u2013 Nominations Open<\/strong>
Do you know an amazing volunteer who deserves recognition?
Nominations are now open across a range of categories, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\nArts, Culture & Heritage, Fundraising, Community Pride, Human Endeavour, Volunteering, Youth Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application process is straightforward, so get nominating and celebrate those making a real difference in your group or organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nomination info:<\/strong> Chairperson Launches Civic Awards 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Our New website has launched<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check it out here Volunteer Now \u2013 Promoting volunteering across Northern Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now the search for volunteering opportunities begins here Volunteering – Volunteer Now<\/a> so check the roles you have listed are up to date. If you need support to recruit new volunteers, just get in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Event volunteering is growing and events are even easier to find here Events Calendar & One-offs – Volunteer Now<\/a> and the calendar is starting to fill up, so take a look and get in touch if your would like support to list your needs for event volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. UN International Year of Volunteers 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The campaign will kick off by gaining a better understanding of volunteering and exploring the latest research on the landscape in Northern Ireland. Subsequent events will then examine the barriers to volunteering and how organisations can overcome these. The second half of the year will focus on neighbourliness and informal volunteering, and how organisations can help champion diversity and tackle underrepresentation in the volunteer network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Thank you, as always, for the incredible work you do in the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get in touch if we can support you or if you are interested in volunteering yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kind regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raquel Rodrigues Keenan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering Development Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
T: 028 9023 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n
M: 075 8511 0855<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get social with us \u2026 on Facebook: Volunteer.Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter: @VolunteerNow1<\/a> \/ @VNEnterprise<\/a> and Instagram: @volunteer.now<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Access to a\u00a0health check\u00a0<\/strong>with the Verve Network and SHSCT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n