We are hosting an Information and Training event on the new Volunteer Charter created by Volunteer Ireland on Thursday, 27th March in the Sligo Park Hotel. The Volunteer Charter is your blueprint for building strong, successful partnerships between volunteer involving organisations and volunteers! The Volunteer Charter is a two-way guide, designed with care to [...]
Volunteering makes people part of the solutions. Volunteerism lets people participate in the development of their communities. The challenges we face—climate change, conflicts, and social injustices can feel overwhelming. Yet, in these trying moments, the spirit of volunteerism shines brighter than ever. In every corner of the world, volunteers are usually the first to respond. They [...]
We were privileged to host a special volunteer appreciation event today in celebration of the invaluable contributions of the thousands of dedicated volunteers across Co Sligo. The event, which we hosted in Queen Maeve Square, was a a resounding success, highlighting our ongoing commitment to promoting meaningful volunteering opportunities and supporting, recognising and honouring the [...]
Volunteer Ireland and the network of Volunteer Centres are looking for input from volunteer involving organisations for the creation of two charters, one for Organisations and one for volunteers. Once developed, these codes will be made available to Volunteer Involving Organisations and used to clarify expectations from both volunteers and organisations, when volunteer takes up a [...]
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Volunteer Ireland Awards! The Volunteer Ireland Awards are the major national initiative to celebrate volunteers in Ireland. They take place annually and shine a light on the immense contribution volunteers make to communities across Ireland. Anyone can nominate a volunteer, and the 11 categories are: Arts, Culture & Festivals [...]
Be a Volunteer, Become a Friend While volunteering to knit for charity “I met new FRIENDS”, Olha Becoming a volunteer is a great way to meet new people, and you can make really great new friends. When you sign up to become a volunteer you choose what activity gives you joy, and the cause you want [...]
Sligo Volunteer Centre open their new office at JFK Parade, which launched a week of activity for National Volunteering Week.
"Totally efficient and easy to deal with... A great service from a very positive and committed bunch of people"
Our Blooming Lovely Flower pot project offered people a lovely way to reconnect with friends and neighbours whom they had not seen in a while. Hear some of the stories here.
Carrying on with our series of stories from volunteers and non-profits who have used our service, this one comes from Bernadette Crilly, Director of Services at the Neurology Support Centre (https://neurologysc.ie/). Why did you take on volunteers? For various programmes - befriending, gardening, and hospitality. Would you do it again? Yes, definitely. Did you find the [...]
