Led by Volunteer Now in Northern Ireland, a programme of celebratory activities and events has been unveiled for Volunteers’ Week (3rd – 9th June 2024) which will bring together charities, voluntary groups, social organisations and volunteers in recognition of their contribution to society.
As well as a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills, Volunteers’ Week also acts as a chance to inspire others to give volunteering a go.
Many will take part in awards ceremonies, coffee mornings and days out during the week. Festivities will then culminate with ‘The Big Help Out’, aimed at encouraging even more people to become part of the volunteering community.
Get involved
Volunteers’ Week is about celebrating and thanking those who give up their time to make a difference. Whether you’re part of a voluntary organisation or a volunteer yourself, here's how to make your week as great as possible.
The Volunteers’ Week website has useful guidance to help you get the most out of Volunteers’ Week. You'll find ideas to help you plan your celebrations, and how to publicise and run an event.
Volunteers' Week Resources
New resources are available to download from the Volunteers’ Week website.
Resources include:
- thank you cards and certificates for volunteers
- guidance on using the new Volunteers’ Week brand
- social media assets to help spread the word.
Download Volunteers’ Week resources
Supporting and managing volunteers
As well as celebrating your volunteers, make sure you're managing them effectively too. Volunteers’ Week is a great opportunity to thank your volunteers, but good volunteer management is important all year round.
Volunteer Now has guidance to help you recruit, manage and support volunteers effectively. From helping you benchmark your practice to getting up to date information on a topic, they have a range of options. Volunteer Now frequently run training and events to increase your knowledge of volunteer practice.
NICVA has resources and information that are useful to trustees and staff to help build their capacity to manage and support volunteers. Topics covered include: governance, human resources, fundraising, and training on a variety of areas such as roles and responsibilities, risk management and good governance.
DIY Committee Guide is a helpful resource for all volunteer committees with the Governance Health Check, templates and guidance.
Share and join in the Volunteers’ Week celebrations by using the hashtags: #VolunteersWeek and #VolunteersWeekNI.
