Volunteer Centre

This week saw the end of our Volunteer Wellbeing 6 week Yoga with the lovely Anne. The workshops were a great opportunity for Volunteers and those working with Volunteers to take a moment for them. A thank you to the @publichealthni and CWSAN for supporting this Project.

Today, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara held our February Volunteer Wellbeing workshop. The volunteers made mosaic coasters. A great time was had by all who took part, and thank you to the @publichealthni and CWSAN for supporting this Project. #volunteerwellbeing

Today, staff,volunteers and members of Cookstown Base were sad to say goodbye to Erinn and Emma who finished their 5 week Occupational Therapy Community placement with us. The students were a delighted to have and we all wish them well. @UlsterUni #thankyou❤️

Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre is delighted to offer several JobStart placements for eligible applicants! 🔹 Base Assistant – Ref: 1757920 🔹 Admin Assistant / Receptionist – Ref: 1757936 🔹 Media Assistant – Ref: 1757923 @CommunitiesNI

Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara had a lovely morning team building with our Kindness Rock Project Volunteers. We were delighted to have Jacqueline from Day Opportunities and a possible new volunteer visit the madness of team building and the longest game of 🐍 and 🪜 😂

🎉 Happy New Year🎉 A new year is the perfect time to do something that matters. 🤝 Give your time ❤️ Make a difference 🌱 Start the year with purpose Our offices are closed until Monday 5 January 2026, but our website is always open 👉 midulstervolunteercentre.org/want-to-volunt…

Today, our staff had a fabulous time at Prison Island Belfast. Staff divided into two teams The Three Amigos and Triple Threat. Congratulations to Team Triple Threat Grace, Michele and Claire who won this time 😉 . Then off to The Bowery for a delicious Christmas lunch.

Today, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara led our Volunteer Wellbeing Arts and Craft workshop. They were busy making christmas ornaments, Christmas Gonks and Santa Hats with a sweet surprise inside. #volunteerwellbeing #volunteercentresni #TakeAMoment

Today, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara and the Kindness Rock Project Volunteers held their Christmas Celebrations. 🎄Happy Christmas 🎄from all the Team at our Kindness Rock Project!! Look out for more fun community projects in 2026 🌻 @northernhsct Day Opportunities

Today, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara joined our Volunteer Wellbeing Project for their first of three Arts and Craft workshops. We were delighted to have Pauline from Jumping Clay come along and help to create some beautiful Nutcracker decorations. #volunteerwellbeing

Yesterday, we had the lovely Anne Norrie from @guidedogs Northern Ireland come to visit our Magherafelt office. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara had worked in partnership with the @NHSCTrust Day Opportunities team and Guide Dogs to organise a group #volunteercentresni

Volunteers tell their story with #VolunteerCentresNI - We are delighted to feature Alicia in the August edition, who volunteered with The Base Magherafelt. #volunteercentresni @NHSCTrust Day Opportunties @CommunitiesNI

We were also delighted to welcome Heather and Pamela from Maghera Cross Community Link who kindly presented our volunteers with a thank you gift. We are always happy to help, but thank you for the delicious gifts 🧁🧁🧁🧁

Today, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara and volunteers were busy at our Kindness Rock Garden. Harvesting some potatoes🥔, peas🫛, tomatoes🍅, wonky shaped carrots 🥕 and added more kindness rocks. @MidUlster_DC - #Maghera Walled Garden @NHSCTrust Day Opportunities

Check out upcoming training and workshops ⬇️

Call for committee members 🔹 Are you ready to make a real change to the Mid Ulster Community? If so, Rachael, Chair of Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre and InVOLve wants to hear from you. She is currently recruiting new members to both management committee.

Wonder why people volunteer? We are delighted to feature one of our volunteers explaining why they volunteer as part of Volunteer Centres NI - Volunteers tell their story project 🎉 sharing stories and quotes from Volunteers throughout Northern Ireland. @CommunitiesNI

Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Barbara is delighted to attend St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt Health Information event this evening. Call over, say hello and find out about volunteering and also the EPIC Awards. #epicawardni #volunteercentresni

Day 7 - Volunteers' Week Today, staff were out volunteering with 1st Moneymore Guides at Mid Ulster Vintage Rally at @TheJungleNI. Thank you to everyone who came and supported them. #volunteersweek #volunteercentresni @CommunitiesNI

Yesterday afternoon we closed our offices early to celebrate our amazing volunteers at Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre. This provided staff with an opportunity to spend time with the volunteers and also for the volunteers to meet each other. #volunteersweek