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Need Help - Contact Barbara
barbara@midulstervolunteercentre.org
075 8729 3458
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- Under 18's Volunteer Opportunities
- Women's Groups
- Young people
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Magherafelt Junior Park Run – Volunteer Marshal
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RSPB – Volunteer Coordinator – Species Monitoring
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Praxis Care – Befriender(face to face)
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Tobin Centre – Support Worker – The Base at Tobin
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Alzheimer’s Society – Awareness Raising Volunteer
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Fairhill Youth Centre – Youth Worker Assistant
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O4O Cookstown – Fundraising Co-ordinator
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Three Spires Scout Group – Casual/One off Helper
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Headway- Group Assistant
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Inspire – Befriender (Cookstown)
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British Red Cross – Educator
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Victim Support NI – Volunteer Witness Service
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Three Spires Scout Group – Beaver Leader/Helper
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Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre – The Base Cookstown Volunteer
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Papyrus – Hope Raising Awareness Volunteer
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O4O- Kitchen Assistant
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Disability Sport NI – Hub Volunteer
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RSPB -Surveyor – Species Monitoring
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Concern Worldwide – Collection Box Co-ordinator
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Lilac Cancer Support – Shop Volunteer Cookstown
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RNID – Meet and Greet Volunteer
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Three Spires Scout Group – Scout Leader/Helper
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RNID Near You- Hearing Aid Support Volunteer
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Marie Curie – Companion Volunteer
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See Around Britain See Around Europe – Volunteers
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Deafblind UK – Regional Charity Champion
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Mid Ulster Child Contact Centre – Contact Volunteer
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Friends of Charis Charity Shop – Customer Service Assistant
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Cancer Focus – Volunteer Drivers
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Ability Net NI – Tech Support Volunteer
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Praxis Care – Befriender for Young People
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Muscular Dystrophy – Collection Box Coordinator
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National Trust – Springhill Volunteer Ranger
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Muscular Dystrophy – Fundraising Ambassador
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Belfast City Marathon- Expo & Pack Collection Volunteer Crew
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Concern Worldwide – Adjudicators
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O4O Cookstown – iPad Tutor
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Forever Young – Luncheon Club Volunteer
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Hourglass NI – Helpline Volunteer
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Northern Ireland Hospice – Volunteer Shop Assistant Magherafelt
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Mid Ulster VC – Twiddle Muff Volunteers
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Action Cancer – Shop Volunteer
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Stroke Association – Communication Service Supporter
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Vincent’s Magherafelt – Retail Assistant
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Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre – Story Volunteer
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NSPCC – Schools Service Volunteer
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National Trust – Springhill Volunteer Gardener
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AUsome Kids – Craft Class Leader
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National Trust – House Volunteer Springhill
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AUsome Kids – Session Support Assistant
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RNID – Community Volunteer
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Inspire-Service Support Volunteer
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Three Spires Scout Group – Squirrel Leader/Helper
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Northern Ireland Hospice – Volunteer Shop Assistant Maghera
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Friends of Charis Charity Shop – Warehouse Assistant
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Samaritans, Ballymena Branch – Listening and Support Volunteer
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Kilcreggan – MUS Farm Volunteer – Weekends
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Out and About Community Transport – Volunteer Car Drivers
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Age NI – Check in and Chat
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Inspire – Activities Facilitator Volunteer
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Muscular Dystrophy UK – Fundraising Group Member
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Lilac Cancer Support – Shop Volunteer Coalisland
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Three Spires Scout Group – Cub Leader/Helper
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Fighting Words NI – Creative Writing Mentor
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Stroke Association- Support Group Volunteer
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CDM Community Transport – Volunteer Car Driver
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Endometriosis UK – Support Group Leader
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Kilcreggan – Mid Ulster Sanctuary – Farm Volunteer Weekdays
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Friends of Charis Charity Shop -Till Operator
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Cookstown MS Help and Support Group – Meeting Volunteers
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Superstars Club – Support Volunteers
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Surestart – Play Support Volunteer
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Deafblind UK – Telephone Befriender
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Lilac Cancer Support – Shop Volunteer Dungannon
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RSPB- Visitor Engagement Volunteer
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Inspire – Befriender (Magherafelt)
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Drop Inn Cookstown – Retail Assistant Volunteer
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Air Ambulance NI – Casual Fundraising Volunteer
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Samaritans of Ballymena – Treasurer
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AUsome Kids- Social Media Assistant
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Safe Families – Family Friend
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Inspire Wellbeing – Breakfast Club Co-Facilitator Volunteer
Want to Volunteer ?
FAQs
Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy, freely given without financial gain for the benefit of society.
ANYONE can Volunteer. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or old, male or female, a person with a disability, in paid work or not, there is something that everyone can do.
- It will give you the opportunity to do something enjoyable
- It will help build your confidence
- It will enable you to make use of special talents and interests
- You will meet new people and make new friends
- You will gain valuable training and experience, which may benefit you in the future
We are continually developing new opportunities. If you have a particular volunteering opportunity in mind, tell us about it and we will do our best to explore the options available!
There are many reasons for volunteering.
- People volunteer because of personal experience, having more time on their hands, to meet new friends and also to gain valuable experience. People recovering from long term illnesses have seen volunteering as a means towards rehabilitation. Volunteering enables people to make new friends, to gain new skills and to increase their confidence and ability.
- The experience of volunteering in a community can often give volunteers an insight into how local community groups operate and survive. Most survive because of the commitment of their local volunteers.
If you are claiming benefits, volunteering should not affect your entitlement.
For further information about volunteering and benefits click here.
A volunteer may be required to complete and Access NI disclosure for some volunteering roles. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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Volunteer Stories
Our Volunteers' are inspiring! Their stories provide an insight into what motivates them and the type of work they are doing for our local community.
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Youth Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to give something back, looks good on your CVs and applications, lets you meet new people and is fun!
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Employer Supported Volunteering
Giving back to your community as a business is becoming increasingly important. We promote Employer Supported Volunteering through which companies support and encourage their employees in voluntary activities within the local community.