The programme for National Volunteering Week 2021 (17th – 23rd May) takes place across the country under the theme Small Actions, Big Impact. National Volunteering Week celebrates the immense impact of volunteers throughout the country, inspiring others to volunteer along…

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…

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…