Belfast
For further details and to register for one of these opportunities please contact Helen Connolly on 02890 232020 by email –
Action on Hearing Loss / Founded 100 years ago, We are the UK's largest charitytaking action on hearing loss. Why not come and try all our numerous volunteering activities such as hearing check, hearing aid support, Don't Lose the Music Campaign, Tinnitus Support, fundraising and many more. / Wilton House
5 College Square North
BT1 6AR
Childline NSPCC / Find out about the Childline School Service and how to become involved in this dynamic new service
-Take part in an activity to help gain insight into how it may feel to need help in breaking the cycle of abuse
-Gain a better understanding of the role of the volunteer in the service. / Jennymount Estate
Shore Road
Conservation Volunteers / Volunteers will help to construct, paint, decorate and plant up window boxes. These window boxes will be used to encourage people to have a go at growing something in their own living space, e.g. herbs, leaf lettuce, wildflowers. / Wildflower nursery site
Saintfield Road
Knockbracken Health Care Centre
Cats Protection / There are many ways that you can make a difference to the lives of cats in Northern Ireland. If you like the outdoors and love getting muddy our feral garden project might just be the thing for you. However, if you prefer the indoors and a cup of tea and a chat whilst working, filling our education goody bags might be what you’re looking for. / 270 Belfast Road, Dundonald, Newtownards
BT16 1UE
Habitat for Humanity / This is an opportunity to try something new and extremely satisfying. Volunteers will contribute to building a house for a family in need. Construction work is done in a friendly and unintimidating atmosphere, and the banter is great!
*Please note that this task will take place from 10.45am-4pm / Templemore Avenue
BT5 4FT
Lagan Legacy / On the day we will talk about Belfast’s rich maritime history, show a relevant film and invite one of our own volunteers to speak about his time on the barge. Volunteers will then be given the chance to walk through our museum space and discover for the themselves the important role Belfast played on the world stage. / On Barge beside Belfast Waterfront
Lagan Valley Regional Park / This is a fantastic opportunity for people to really feel connected to the natural world. Coppicing is an essential woodland management task that helps keep our woodlands healthy. Conservation task days are a great way to meet people and keeping fit without going to the gym! / Shawsbridge
Lock Keepers Cottage
RNIB / ‘Sightseeing with a difference!’
Volunteers can have a go on the tandems, they will be provided with some visual awareness training such as guiding. There will also be an opportunity for volunteers to have a go using magnification and speech software packages on a laptop/PC.
Sight loss can be isolating and the support that volunteers provide to our services users can build confidence, independence and inclusion.
The activities that we have in store are person centred, fun, interactive and engaging. / 40 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BA
Ulster Cancer Foundation / People helping on the day will be providing much needed assistance to complete an enormous job – 6000 envelopes in total. They will also be able to hear about other events and hopefully be interested to join our fundraising team. As such they would be part of a vibrant team of people, in a sociable role which is flexible enough to fit with any lifestyle, helping us make the most of any opportunities. / 40-44 Eglantine Avenue
Belfast
BT9 6DX
Ulster Cancer Foundation / Helping in the running of the charity shop – sorting donations, displaying items, helping with customer service.
The UCF charity shops are a vibrant, sociable environment to be working in. They are essential in raising income for the work of UCF and volunteering in the shops is a great way to directly help the charity and at the same time enjoy gaining experience in a friendly atmosphere. / Various shops (also see Bangor List)
374 Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT4 3EY
133 Upper Lisburn Rd
Belfast
BT1 0LH
443 Lisburn Rd
Belfast
BT28 1AU
For further details and to register for one of these opportunities please contact Helen Connolly on 02890 232020 by email –