VOLUNTEER WITH US

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with The Road Ahead NI?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE >

When a road crash happens, lives can change forever. At The Road Ahead NI, we support adults and children affected by road traffic collisions—whether through loss, injury, or trauma. Our work spans emotional support, education, remembrance, and advocacy. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Would you like to be part of a team that helps save lives through road safety education and supports people affected by road crashes? By volunteering with us, you can make a real difference in your community and offer hope to those who need it most

When a road crash happens, lives can change forever. At The Road Ahead NI, we support adults and children affected by road traffic collisions—whether through loss, injury, or trauma. Our work spans emotional support, education, remembrance, and advocacy. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Volunteer Roles Include:

  • Admin Support – Helping with day-to-day administration and communication.

  • Fundraising – Organising or supporting events to raise vital funds for our work.

  • Educational Projects – Assisting in the creation of impactful road safety resources.

  • Facilitating Road Safety Talks & Workshops – Sharing life-saving messages with schools, community groups, and the public.

  • Networking – Building relationships with local groups, agencies, and supporters.

  • Events Support – Helping to organise or volunteer at awareness days and family events.

  • Peer Mentoring – Supporting others who have been affected by road crashes through shared experience.

  • Therapeutic Workshop Support – Assisting in the delivery and planning of creative and healing group sessions.

  • Training & Support

  • We provide full training and ongoing support for all volunteers. This includes:

    • Introduction to Trauma & Bereavement

    • Safeguarding Training

    • OCN Level 2 Mentoring

    • Workshop Facilitation Skills

    • Active Listening Training & Basic Counselling Skills

    • Regular One to One Supervision & Peer Supervision for all volunteers

Get Involved:

Whether you have lived experience or simply a passion for helping others, your time and skills can make a huge impact. Our volunteer team helps manage our support services and road safety educational programmes across Northern Ireland.

Interested?

Get in touch today—we’d love to hear from you and tell you more about the voluntary work we do.