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Volunteer Ireland

@volunteerireland.bsky.social
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🇮🇪National volunteer development organisation and support body for all Volunteer Centres in Ireland. 🙌We support, promote & celebrate volunteering in Ireland. ⭐️Charity No. 20053505

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Kildare County Council @kildarecoco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today is International Recovery Day. We’re proud to have raised the Recovery Day flag in support of this year’s theme, 'Recovery is Possible'. Together with SURF, the HSE and local services, we’re helping to raise awareness and celebrate recovery. #RecoveryDay2026 #Kildare
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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now
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Centre for European Volunteering @volunteeringcev.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🗣️ Today, 4 September, Nina Arwitz (CEO of @volunteerireland.bsky.social) spoke at the EESC expert hearing on "Inclusive Democratic Participation: Promoting Civil Society in Communities" (opinion SOC/873), requested by the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. 🇪🇺 #Volunteering #EESC
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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 08/07/2026
Delighted to partner with South Dublin Allotments on our Integration through Volunteering project funded by the Department of Justice #integration #volunteeringmatters #volunteering
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🌟 Check out our Year in Review to see the highlights from 2025! See the full story and celebrate the difference we’ve made together: www.volunteer.ie/wp-content/uploads…
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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 15/06/2026
Our Community Volunteers had a fantastic time supporting the Quarryvale Colour Run and helping to create a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved. Thank you to all our volunteers for bringing the energy, positivity, and community spirit that made the day such a success!
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 11/06/2026
There are people all across Belfast helping relocate people, get them food, clothes, meds and more. You will likely never hear about them on the news. But they are many. And *they* are Belfast.
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🚧 I-VOL is temporarily down for some maintenance. In the meantime, reach out to your local Volunteer Centre for all your volunteering needs! You can find yours here: www.volunteer.ie/your-local-volunte…
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The Wheel @thewheelireland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🚨Rising insurance costs are a major challenge for charities and community groups. The Alliance for Insurance Reform invites you to complete a quick survey, no financial info needed. Your input helps highlight the issue to the government and media.  Survey 👉: f.mtr.cool/ichxpsdqbo
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Ombudsman for Children's Office @ocoireland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Best of luck to everyone starting their Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exams today. Be kind to yourself and do your best. You've got this. 💙
Best of luck to everyone starting their Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exams today.

Be kind to yourself and do your best.

You've got this. 💙
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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A Pride month post 🌈 - delighted to be associated whth this fantastic project - Remembrance and Reminiscence: Dublin City Queer Oral History Project www.dublincity.ie/archaeology-....
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Remembrance and Reminiscence: Dublin City Queer Oral History Project
Dublin City Council's Heritage Office is conducting an oral history project to capture the recollections and memories of LGBTQ+ people in Dublin in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 00s
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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. www.volunteer.ie/international-volu…
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
A huge thank you to our National Volunteering Week sponsor, the Irish League of Credit Unions! Your support helps us celebrate and champion the incredible impact of volunteers across Ireland. Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities. 💙🙌 #NVWIreland
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Volunteer Galway @volunteergalway.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This is the week to find out how you can start volunteering in Galway City or County! And this is the place where you will find all the volunteer roles currently available - bit.ly/volunteeringalway
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🎉National Volunteering Week is 18th-24th May! With volunteers at the National Gallery of Ireland and Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor TD, we're launching a weeklong celebration of volunteering. Thanks to our sponsor the Irish League of Credit Unions & partner Healthy Ireland. #NVWIreland #IVY2026
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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Voting is a powerful tool to make sure that women in all our diversity, are represented in our democracy. Registering to vote is easy – it only takes a few minutes. NWC is asking you to visit checktheregister.ie to register now or update your details.
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Clean Coasts @cleancoasts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🎉We are celebrating #EarthDay with an exciting new collaboration with parkrun Ireland for Summer 2026! 🏃‍♀️ The #CleanCoasts team will be visiting a number of coastal #parkrun locations around Ireland this summer to spread the word about the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign! 🌊 #loveparkrun
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Disability Federation of Ireland @disabilityfed.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We’re shifting Make Way Day to 29 May 🗓️ Why the new date? ✅ Less news noise. ✅ Better weather. We’re clearing the path for our brightest campaign yet. Get ready to help us highlight obstacles and create inclusive streets! 👉 Find out more via link in bio.
A person’s hand holds a circular red and orange sticker in the foreground of a city street. The sticker features the "Make Way Day" logo—a white hand icon with a wheelchair symbol inside—and reads: "Hey! This blocks my way. #MakeWayDay". In the blurred background, a narrow sidewalk is partially obstructed by a wooden A-frame sign outside a shop.
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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
There's still time to register! National Spring Clean is the country’s largest anti-litter initiative, bringing together over half a million volunteers annually. To organise an event, simply register with An Taisce on nationalspringclean.org to receive your kit www.farmersjournal.ie/life/my-farm...
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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent,
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Fingal County Council @fingal.ie · 09/04/2026
The Skerries Community Car, backed by amazing volunteers, completed 1,500+ vital trips in 2025. Helping people get to appointments, shopping, community activities, and more. Learn more about how to avail of the community car or how to become a volunteer: www.fingal.ie/fingal-commu...
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 07/04/2026
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued a fresh appeal for blood donations, as supplies dwindled due to the long weekend. There is currently only two days' supply of O positive blood saved. jrnl.ie/7005481
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Fresh appeal for blood donations as just two days' supply remains after long weekend
There is currently only two days’ supply of O positive blood saved – the lowest level this year.
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Denise Breen 🖖 @denisebreen.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination they face worldwide. TDOV is a day dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the visibility and achievements of transgender individuals #SpeirGhorm
Poster showing different trans people
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
☘Fiosrach faoin Bhliain Idirnáisiúnta na hOibre Deonaí 2026? Is scéal mór é i ngach teanga! Léigh anseo: www.volunteer.ie/an-obair-dheonach-… #SnaG26 #IVY2026
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An Obair Dheonach mar Fhórsa don Athrú — IVY 2026 - Volunteer Ireland
Tá 2026 fógartha ag Comhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe mar Bhliain Idirnáisiúnta na hOibre Deonaí don Fhorbairt Inbhuanaithe (IVY), chun obair dheonach a chur chun cinn agus a aithint mar fhórsa tábhachtach ar son forbartha inbhuanaithe.
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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 04/03/2026
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.
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New disabled persons’ organisation starts up in Dublin
The Dublin DPO aims to bring together voices from across coalitions – groups for the blind, the mobility impaired, the autistic, and more.
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Comhlámh @comhlamh.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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The Irish launch of IVY 2026 — the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.
YouTube video by Comhlámh
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
📣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: www.getfeedback.com/r/5JRxIK4d 🧑‍🤝‍🧑For orgs with volunteers: www.getfeedback.com/r/Z55olr09
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🎉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 NVMC2026.eventbrite.ie
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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
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Simon Communities of Ireland @simoncommunity.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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
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.
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Irish Hospice Foundation @irishhospice.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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: goto.hospicefoundation.ie/NGAW2026 #BeGriefAware #NGAW2026
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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: www.i-vol.ie/engage-community-volun…
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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. www.volunteer.ie/international-volu…
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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! www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/…
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Arlene Harris @arleneharris.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
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...
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Volunteering for Blood Bikes on Christmas Day: ?‘I would highly recommend it any time of the year’
“Voluntary work has always been a part of my life, and about three years ago a friend told me that he had started volunteering with Blood Bikes East (BBE), a registered charity, and that they were kee...
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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 volunteerwaterford.ie/volunteer-sto…
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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!!
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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: www.volunteer.ie/erasmus
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
💓Our hearts are full on World Kindness Day because of volunteers like these! www.independent.ie/irish-news/its-m… #speirghorm
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'It's my favourite time of the week' - could these be Ireland's kindest people?
Kindness has never been more crucial.
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
📢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: www.volunteer.ie/shortlist
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🎉 Charity Trustees’ Week is HERE! 📅 Check out the full calendar of events and get involved: www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/inform… #TrusteesWeekIre
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
❓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! www.getfeedback.com/r/BVNciXmQ
Have your say! take our survey
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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 www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/inform…
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Uilliam Mac G ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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
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.
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Cool new volunteer opportunity! 🌦️🌞🌡️
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
‼️ 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
Only 3 days left
submit your nominations for the volunteer ireland awards today!
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
📢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 volunteerimpact25.eventbrite.ie
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Volunteer Ireland @volunteerireland.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
⏱️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
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