A new disabled persons’ organisation has launched in Dublin. The Dublin DPO aims to bring together voices from across coalitions – groups for the blind, the mobility impaired, the autistic, and more.
Watch our video from the Irish launch of #IVY2026 with volunteers,VSAs,policymakers & civil society.
Keynote: Dr Chris Millora @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social + inputs from @volunteerireland.bsky.social, Global Volunteering Forum & international volunteer Alaa Amro.
youtu.be/akZ_cpV1IO8
📣We want to hear from you!
It's International Volunteer Year and we have put together a short 3-min survey to understand how you experience volunteering in 2026. Let us know!
🙋♀️For volunteers: https://www.getfeedback.com/r/5JRxIK4d
🧑🤝🧑For orgs with volunteers: https://www.getfeedback.com/r/Z55olr09
🎉Tickets for the 2026 National Volunteer Management Conference are officially on sale! 🎉
📅 28 April 2026
📍 Sheraton Hotel, Athlone
💡 A full day of learning, inspiration, networking and sector-leading speakers.
Get your discounted early tickets today at https://NVMC2026.eventbrite.ie
World Cancer Day is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer.
Share your story, support those affected, and advocate for people-centred care.
Your voice can inspire change! #WorldCancerDay
#UnitedByUnique
Black and white photo of a child’s toy bunny sits scattered amongst other toys. Yellow text overlays the image reading: 16,734 People in emergency homeless accommodation.
16,734 people were living in emergency accommodation in December 2025, including 5,188 children 📉
While any reduction in homelessness is welcome, it must be sustained, continuous and on a larger scale. There are serious concerns that numbers are set to rise again in the coming months.
#Spéirgorm
Grief is deeply personal. Like a fingerprint. There’s no right way to grieve, and no two people will respond in the same way.
💛 This National Grief Awareness Week, explore information and supports that can help:
https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/NGAW2026
#BeGriefAware #NGAW2026
Last year was an incredible year for Community Volunteers across the country!
If you're interested in joining once-off volunteering for festivals, events, and crisis situations, check out the Community Volunteers programme near you: https://www.i-vol.ie/engage-community-volunteers/
2️⃣6️⃣For 2️⃣6️⃣ A couple hours a month will add up to a huge impact!
Join us this International Volunteer Year and take the pledge to do 26 hours of volunteering this year for 2026.
https://www.volunteer.ie/international-volunteer-year-2026/26for26/
Organisations can Sign The Volunteer Charter to demonstrate their commitment to supporting and valuing volunteers!
You can find more information on this free process and attend a free online discovery session by visiting www.volunteer.ie/TheVolunteerCharter
Even if you're buried in snow today, you can volunteer to help Met Eireann transcribe data about weather in Ireland. Learn more about how you can become a Citizen Scientist, from the safety of your cozy warm couch!
https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a0AWS00000IZWmG2AX
In today's @independent.ie this man told me why he will be volunteering his time on Christmas Day @volunteerireland.bsky.social
www.independent.ie/life/volunte...
Volunteering is one way that many migrants across the country make Ireland their home! On #InternationalMigrantsDay, check out this brilliant collection of stories from volunteers new to Ireland put together by Waterford Volunteer Centre. #speirgorm
https://volunteerwaterford.ie/volunteer-stories/
More than 1.1 million people in Ireland have a disability.
We are honoured to celebrate their contribution and to continue to make volunteering a place where people with disabilities feel welcome and fulfilled!
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!!
Stuart and Emma attended the kick off meeting of the BEAM EU funded project in Copenhagen which aims to build stronger, more engaged communities by promoting bridge-building practices across Europe and advocate for its policy recognition at all levels.
Find out more: https://www.volunteer.ie/erasmus
💓Our hearts are full on World Kindness Day because of volunteers like these!
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/its-my-favourite-time-of-the-week-could-these-be-irelands-kindest-people/a289330521.html
#speirghorm
📢We are excited to announce the 2025 shortlist for the Volunteer Ireland Awards!
These volunteers have gone above and beyond to care, inspire, bring joy and provide for our communities, and we are so grateful!
🏆You can read all of their amazing stories here: https://www.volunteer.ie/shortlist/
🎉 Charity Trustees’ Week is HERE!
📅 Check out the full calendar of events and get involved: https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-charities/charity-trustees-week
#TrusteesWeekIre
Have your say! take our survey
❓Got 5 minutes to help us out?
We're working on a project across Europe to understand what people learn from volunteering and how they talk about it.
Take the survey while you wait for your kettle to boil! https://www.getfeedback.com/r/BVNciXmQ/
Each year on 5 November, communities around the world come together to honour the professionals and community leaders who make volunteerism possible. These people mobilize millions of volunteers globally to create real change in our local communities.
To Volunteer Managers, we thank you! #IVMDay25
There are about 11,500 registered charities in Ireland with more than 76,000 charity trustees.
We're celebrating them all next week during Charity Trustees Week!
Learn more and see what exciting events are on at https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-charities/charity-trustees-week
A graph showing each blood type and the amount left, the bars on the graph are styled as test tubes, each with a small amount of red liquid in them.
Reserves for every blood type are critically low, with only B+ being close to the bare minimum.
You can literally save a person's life by donating as soon as you can.
giveblood.ie 🩸
#Ireland #Áras25
Cool new volunteer opportunity! 🌦️🌞🌡️
Only 3 days left submit your nominations for the volunteer ireland awards today!
‼️ Nominations for the 2025 Volunteer Ireland Awards close for good on Friday!
🏆This is your last chance to honour the helpers in your community with a nomination celebrating their volunteering!
➡️volunteer.ie/nominate
📢Special! 2-for-1 tickets for Measuring the Impact of Volunteering course!
Our Volunteer Impact Assessment Toolkit provides info and tools so organisations of all sizes can measure the impact of volunteering.
📅 Tues 4 Nov, 10am-1pm
📍Zoom
https://volunteerimpact25.eventbrite.ie
⏱️Procrastinators rejoice!!
We're extending the deadline for nominations for the Volunteer Ireland Awards for an extra week!
💜Nominate a volunteer at volunteer.ie/nominate before midnight next Friday 17th October.
#VIA2025
Join our free training on gender equality in leadership! Learn to identify barriers, boost inclusion & create leadership teams that reflect the communities you serve.
📅 Tues 11 Nov, 10am-1pm
📍Community Space, LinkedIn Ireland, Dublin 2
https://gender-equality-CTW.eventbrite.ie
#TrusteesWeekIRE
Nomination = Inspiration.
When you nominate a volunteer, you’re sharing their story and inspiring others to step up too. Let’s build a culture of gratitude!
Nominations close this Friday! Submit a nomination today at volunteer.ie/nominate
🎉 Charity Trustees’ Week is back!
Running from 10–14 November, it’s a chance to say Thanks to the thousands of volunteers who steer Ireland’s charities.
📅 Check out the full calendar of events: https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-charities/charity-trustees-week
#TrusteesWeekIre
🌟Nominations close in 10 days!
🏆Every volunteer nominated receives a heartfelt thank you card from Volunteer Ireland because every act of giving deserves recognition. Who will you nominate?
Submit your hero at volunteer.ie/nominate today!
#speirghorm
