Teams

Suzanne Hunt

Volunteering Support Officer

Suzanne has recently joined Volunteer Now and comes with a strong commitment to community development particularly in rural areas like Fermanagh.

Jennifer McAlpin

Assistant Youth Worker, Heroes+

Jennifer is a part of a dynamic team who are delivering personal development, employability and skills programme to young people with additional support needs and those who have been excluded from mainstream education. Heroes+ is funded by Peace + and Volunteer Now is part of a consortium with Mencap as the lead partner.

Caoimhe is a part of a dynamic team who are delivering personal development, employability and skills programme to young people with additional support needs and those who have been excluded from mainstream education. Heroes+ is funded by Peace + and Volunteer Now is part of a consortium with Mencap as the lead partner.

Lindsay Armstrong

Community Projects Manager

Lindsay is passionate about making a difference particularly in the lives of older people and those most vulnerable in the community. Lindsay is a strong advocate of good practice in volunteer recruitment and management as the impact of her team’s work can be witnessed through the amazing impact that is achieved.

Lauren supports the delivery of the volunteer driving and shopping support programmes in Belfast. This programme ensures that older people, referred for our support, are able to attend medical/hospital appointments on time. Lauren also recruits and supports volunteers who enable older people to have their shopping bought and delivered to their home. This service became vitally important during covid and the demand hasn’t ceased.

Deirdre Murphy

Project Officer

Deirdre supports the capacity building initiatives within Volunteer Now and works closely with the older peoples forums in North and West Belfast. Deirdre works closely with key service providers to organise health fairs, volunteering activities and programmes to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst older people.

Victoria O’Neill

Project Officer

Victoria manages the befriending scheme within Volunteer Now. Victoria recruits and manages the volunteers ensuring that they have the training and support to undertake their role. Victoria also chairs the NI Befriending Network which Volunteer Now facilitates.

Judith Ming

Volunteer Transport Officer

Judith manages the volunteering scheme in Ards and North Down. Based in Bangor Judith recruits, manages and supports the volunteers who ensure that looked after children are able to attend school and necessary appointments.

Andrew Hanna

Events Officer

Andrew works closely with Clara within our Events Team. We have a database of over 1000 volunteers who support our key events throughout the year. These events include Balmoral Show, Wake the Giant in Warrenpoint and the School Summit also at the Eikon Centre. This year Andrew is recruiting and training the volunteers for the 153rd Open in Portrush and then will be doing the same for the All Ireland Fleadh which is coming to Belfast in 2026 and 2027