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Haiti Earthquake: How Can You Help?
On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 quake struck about 10 miles southwest of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince.
The most affected area is Haiti's West Province with a population of 2.2 million and one of the poorest economies in the world.
The country’s most urgent needs at this time are search and rescue, field hospitals, emergency health, water purification, logistics and telecommunications.
Along with the unfortunately usual human losses that occur in these natural disasters, the most...
Winter Workshops at the Volunteer Centre
There will be a 6-week series of information workshops related to volunteering for organisations in the Dublin city north area. These free workshops cover a wide range of topics, from garda vetting to engaging volunteers from different backgrounds. Click here for more information.
Volunteering Photographic Exhibition On!
“Volunteers in Action” is a photographic exhibition organised by the Dublin City North Volunteer Centre and supported by Allianz. Photographs highlight the assortment of people volunteering and the ways people can give back to their community. Many of the photos are candid shots of volunteers in action.
After the exhibition's launch on International Volunteer Day, it is now travelling around Dublin libraries. Download the Exhibition Calendar.
Congratulations to Christine Buckley, European Volunteer of the Year 2009!
Christine Buckley was named European Volunteer of the Year at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 5th December.
Read all about Christine's story.
Welcome to Volunteering Ireland
Volunteering Ireland, the national volunteer development agency, is a peak body for all organisations involving volunteers in their work and a representative voice for volunteering in Ireland. As an independent membership-based organisation, we work to inspire, promote, support and celebrate voluntary activity in Ireland and abroad. Our work includes:
- Advocacy
- Organisational development
- Research
- Promoting volunteering
- Inclusive volunteering
- Infrastructure development
What can our Volunteer Centre do for you?
I want to Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer in Dublin city north or central areas, then simply check out our Volunteer Centre You are only a few clicks away from a volunteer opportunity.
We need Volunteers
If your organisation meets a number of specified criteria and has given thought to what volunteers may do and how they might be supported within your organisation, we can add it to our database of volunteering opportunities. Potential volunteers who consult our register (Dublin City) may then be placed with your organisation. For more information visit our Dublin City North Volunteer Centre pages.
Volunteering Ireland is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital,
Registered Office: 18 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Registered in Ireland No. 362625. Charity No. CHY 15474
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Latest News
Irish Sailing Association Honours Top Volunteers The Irish Sailing Association bestowed its top honours on Saturday night to exceptional volunteers. National Awards Honour Volunteers in Irish Sports Every year in Ireland over 400,000 people give their time voluntarily to Irish sport. Twelve of these volunteers were honoured at the 2009 National Awards to Volunteers in Irish Sport. 4th March 2010 Show your Support for IYV+10 Volunteering Ireland is calling on volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations to support the tenth anniversary of the UN International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10) in 2011. 1st March 2010 James Bennett from Ireland named Volunteer of the Year 2009 by International Cricket Council Irish volunteers continue to receive international recognition for their efforts as James Bennett was named Volunteer of the Year by the International Cricket Council. 1st March 2010 8-11 April is Lord Mayor's Volunteer Week in Cork The Lord Mayor’s Volunteer Week will consist of a week of events organised by the Lord Mayor: 23rd February 2010 Library Ireland Week is 8-13 March at Your Local Library Celebrate by checking out the Volunteers in Action exhibit or availing of the resources in Volunteering Ireland's library. 23rd February 2010 LOVEACTION Campaign Shows Support for LGBT Community This Valentine ’s weekend, join LOVEACTION in showing your support for your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender friends! 10th February 2010 Irish Rural Link National Rural Awards 2010 now open! Entries are now invited for the Irish Rural Link National Rural Awards 2010. This is the 5th year of the Awards which aims to recognise the hard work, energy, enthusiasm and dedication given to improving and developing local communities around the country. 10th February 2010 Winter Workshops at the Dublin City North Volunteer Centre Following the success of last summer's workshop series, the Dublin City North Volunteer Centre will be running a series of information workshops related to volunteering for organisations in its catchment area. Click for more details. 2nd February 2010 Engineers Week is 8 - 13 February! Engineers Week is a week long programme of nationwide events with the aim of celebrating the world of engineering in Ireland. 2nd February 2010 Royal National Lifeboat Institute spotlighted for courageous work A member of Volunteering Ireland, the RNLI in Ireland have lifeboats based at the 43 stations around the country. In 2009, these boats were launched 976 times and rescued some 1,008 people. 26th January 2010 Ireland Involved Awards category awardee honoured at Limerick Person of the Year Awards Liam Burke was recognised for his work with Concern as the October recipient of the monthly awards. 26th January 2010 Clann Credo's work commended in United Nations report The Irish charity and member of Volunteering Ireland, which provides repayable finance for community and voluntary projects, is to be commended in a forthcoming United Nations (UN) report for promoting social integration and inclusion. 26th January 2010 3,500 volunteers needed for 2010 Special Olympics Ireland... Special Olympics Ireland needs to recruit 3,500 volunteers to help run the 2010 Special... 21st January 2010 Age Action Ireland and Irish Aid are holding a joint interactive workshop Age Action Ireland and Irish Aid are holding a joint interactive workshop which will explore the world through the eyes of older people and the work of Irish Aid... 14th January 2010 more news... |
