The latest group of participants setting out on their journey as volunteer English language tutors completed their training recently. The session, in Belfast, on April 20th was the first in the latest series, organised by the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC). The Volunteer Induction Training is a short programme designed to provide new volunteer tutors with […]

The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) held its Annual Delegate Conference last week. ‘A better future for all’ was the theme of this year’s event at Dublin’s Ashling Hotel. Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection and Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, opened the one-day conference before Brid O’Brien, director, INOU, addressed […]

When it comes to the North Belfast Friendship Club, one thing is for sure – a very warm welcome awaits you. The Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC) initiative – run at such ease, and with heartfelt dedication, by welcoming volunteers – is in its 10th year and later in the summer will mark the impressive […]