Volunteer Now
Position: Community Club Volunteer: Create Positive Impact
Volunteer Now has partnered with Be Collective to bring a dedicated online platform for volunteering to Northern Ireland. The platform supports volunteers through the volunteering process and helps connect more people with a wider range of opportunities. There’s lots of great features to Be Collective like messaging, making a profile, and being able to compile all your experiences, training and roles as well as the skills gained within a social CV.You
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Skills and Qualities Needed
• Kind, patient, and caring nature
• Enjoy spending time with children and helping them thrive
• Good communication and listening skills
• Team player who can take guidance from staff
• Reliable and committed to attending regularly
• No previous experience required — training and support provided
Groups
• Tuesdays 7-9pm:
Senior club for participants aged 19-75+.
• Wednesday 7-9pm:
Junior club for participants aged 12-18.
Time Commitment
2 hours per week 7pm – 9pm (Induction will happen on Tuesday 7-9pm for 2 weeks)
Consistency is important to help build trust and connections
What You’ll Gain
• Rewarding experience supporting children with additional needs
• The chance to develop new skills in childcare and inclusion
• Being part of a friendly, supportive team
• Lots of fun and laughter!
Tasks and responsibilities
• Welcome young people and help them settle into the session
• Support young people to join in with games, crafts, music, or other planned activities
• Help set up and tidy away toys, materials, and refreshments
• Work alongside staff and other volunteers to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety procedures
Skills and experience gained
Adaptability, Children’s Support, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Youth Services.
Causes supported
Community, Disability Services, Equality, Recreation, Young People.
2 hours every week until December 1, 2026