We would like to thank all those who volunteer to help others or give their time to tidy up their local area. Volunteerism has been shown to improve a volunteer’s mood, decrease stress, and increase strength. The benefits of volunteerism…
Thursday 15th April marks global Microvolunteering Day! Want to get involved? Read more on what Microvolunteering opportunities are and what is available. Microvolunteering opportunities are ‘bite-sized, on-demand, no commitment actions that benefit a worthy cause’. It is is quick and convenient…
According to new Ipsos MRBI statistics commissioned by Volunteer Ireland, three-quarters of the population volunteered their time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March last year. The most popular activities were grocery shopping (40%), befriending someone who was…
After six weeks of hard rehearsing Westmeath Community Development (WCD) & Westmeath Volunteer Centre's Jerusalema video is launched for St Patricks Day 2021. Westmeath Volunteer Centre joined forces with Westmeath Community Development’s SICAP Programme and took on the Garda…
Yes this Dance is going VIRAL and Westmeath Volunteer Centre have joined forces with Westmeath Community Development’s SICAP Programme and have decided to take on the Garda challenge as part of the “ Keep Well Campaign “. We are inviting…
During Level 5, the offices of Westmeath Volunteer Centre will be closed and staff will be working remotely from January 4th until March 5th 2021 as per national guidelines.The landline phone number is not being monitored as all staff are…
Volunteer Ireland has welcomed the publication of Ireland’s first National Volunteering Strategy, launched by Minister Joe O’Brien on December 5th 2020. The five year strategy lays out a comprehensive plan to foster and support volunteering well into the future. The…
In late 2020, Westmeath Volunteer Centre took part in podcast as part of Westmeath Talks. Carmel Cummins, Development Officer, Westmeath Volunteer Centre and Anne Campbell, Coordinator of Care & Repair and Befriending Service for Older people in Westmeath Community Development…