Category: National Volunteering Week
National Volunteering Week Stories
Simon’s volunteering story: ‘Although I am giving my time, I gain so much’
Meet Simon, a dedicated volunteer who found opportunities through I-VOL.ie and Fingal Volunteer Centre. He volunteers as a Patient Befriender in the Royal Hospital Dublin, and encourages others to get involved in their communities through volunteering.
Sandram’s volunteering story: ‘I appreciate the warm welcome I’ve received from the Irish community’
Meet Sandram, a Dublin resident who has found a sense of community and integration through volunteering. Sandram shares how volunteering has enriched his life and why he believes it can make the world a better place.
National Volunteering Week resources
On this webpage, you’ll find a collection of logos and downloadable resources that you can use to celebrate and promote National Volunteering Week in your community or organisation.
Mary-Louise Ryan, Galway Community Volunteers
Mary-Louise Ryan: ‘I’ve been volunteering at a Community Centre, helping Ukrainian children.’
Karen McHugh, Laois Integration Network
Karen McHugh: ‘It’s so important to me, I volunteer full-time as well as working full-time.’
Carmel, ALONE
Carmel: ‘ALONE gave me the tools and I have gained a friend who I adore’
Managing volunteers with Aware
Aware is a national charity that supports people experiencing low mood, anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder.
Mary Nee, Galway Samaritans
With five children, Mary’s time was limited but when she got the chance to volunteer eleven years ago, she never looked back!
Eddie Smyth, Greystones Cancer Support
Eddie Smyth has been volunteering for about five years driving cancer patients to their appointments with both Greystones Cancer Support and Wicklow Cancer Support.