Future Foundations in the Voluntary Youth Work Sector
19 March, 2026Last updated19 March, 2026Conversations on Future Structures, Relationships & the Voice of Young People
Since 2024, a collaboration of voluntary youth organisations has been coordinating a shared process to consider what the sector needs to thrive. In that first phase, over 150 people from across the voluntary youth work sector contributed their time, insight and lived experience. Their input helped surface the pressures faced by volunteer‑led groups and organisations of every size and shaped the report- The future of voluntary youth work in Northern Ireland - aspirations for transformation
In 2025, this sector‑led collaboration continued to grow through further engagement and research, including How to Grow the Voluntary Youth Work Sector by Dr Elizabeth McArdle (Ulster University).
Recruitment and Selection
to£55 members and £80 non-membersAimed at line managers and supervisors, this course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage all key stages of a recruitment process from start to end in line with current employment legislation and relevant equality law.
ASCEND Learning event - Communication
toFunded by Dormant Assets as part of the ASCEND programmeThis is the third of the ASCEND learning events and is focused on communication skills. This two-hour session will help you find your voice and communicate with impact, confidence, and care. This is only open to organisations that are part of the ASCEND programme.
NI Affairs Committee Says Government Must Act Now to Protect Vital Community Employability Support Services
24 March, 2026Last updated24 March, 2026NICVA welcomes the publication of yesterdays Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) report on Economic Growth in NI , which delivers a clear and urgent warning: the UK Government is “still not listening to the warnings” from the voluntary and community sector about the devastating impact of a 64% cut to VCS‑led employability support services as a result of the introduction of the Local Growth Fund from next week Wednesday 1 April.
NICVA Academy - Celebration of Learning
toFreeWe would be delighted if you could join us at our next Leadership Insights event - our annual Celebration of Learning. True managerial resilience involves maintaining a strategic focus under pressure and preventing burnout within the staff team. Through emotional regulation, managers deal with challenges as learning opportunities, provide psychological safety for the staff and encourage their staff to innovate without fear of failure.
NICVA Member Spotlight: Portadown Wellness Centre continues to Grow
25 March, 2026Last updated25 March, 2026Funded by the profits of the Empower Garden Centre and the recently added, Community Café, popping in for a potted plant and a cappuccino in Portadown means green fingered residents help lift the cloud of mental illness.
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