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 can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like you at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time!#### Tasks and responsibilities* Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.* Approachable and welcoming.* Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, understanding and having an open minded approach.* Being passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.* Preferably have some experience of working with children, young people and families.Skills and experience gainedChild WelfareChildren's SupportCommunication SkillsCauses supportedFamily SupportYoung People**Newry Child Contact Centre** provides a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents or other family members. Volunteers work as part of a team to prepare the Centre for families to help create a friendly atmosphere to help them feel at ease.**Children’s Activity Support**We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives, a fun and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people in worthwhile and enjoyable activities.### **Why we want you**### **What you will be doing*** Supporting families and encouraging positive relationships* Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions.* Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents.* Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.* Participating fully in training and supervision.* Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and BehavioursVolunteering times:Wednesdays 4 -7pm,Saturdays 9am -1pm###**Barnardo’s** is committed to providing ‘**Better Outcomes for More Children**’. Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference.
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