18,000 Waterford volunteers and counting

The results of the 2022 Census are in, and according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), volunteering in Waterford is thriving. On the 1st of February the CSO released its Census 2022 Spotlight Series: Volunteering in Ireland. It was the first year that there was a question about volunteering since 2006. 17,756 people in Waterford […]

Job Vacancy

We are Hiring!Full details on: https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/community/105233-waterford-volunteer-centre-manager

Charity Trustees week 2023

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Calendar of Free Events Charity Trustees Week 13 – 17 November 2023 An overview of Ireland’s smaller charities Free Monday Nov 13, 2023 10:00 AM Smaller charities (that is those with an annual income of less than €100,000) make up almost half of Ireland’s registered charities (excluding schools). They are as diverse as they are […]

Christmas Volunteering

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Get in the Christmas spirit with our seasonal opportunities Making Christmas Cards for Nursing Homes  Winterval Welcome Ambassador Winterval Glow Gardens Attendant Winterval Lego Experience Attendant Winterval Snowglobe Helper Winterval Train Attendant Winterval Workshop Assistant Volunteer Christmas Elf Christmas Steward – Japanese Gardens Food Drive Attendant Christmas Volunteering Have a look at our seasonal volunteer […]

Reward Card

If you are a volunteer living in Waterford City or County who has completed a minimum of 10 hours of verified volunteer work, you can apply for a Volunteer Reward Card that entitles you to a range of discounts from local shops and business. New business are being added all the time and with discounts […]

Volunteer of the Year 2023

In conjunction with the Waterford PPN Awards This year the Waterford Volunteer Centre is again partnering with the Waterford PPN to bring you the Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards acknowledge groups and individuals who, through their commitment to voluntary and community activities, have played a significant role in enhancing the quality of life […]

Volunteer Profiles

Celebrating National Volunteering Week 2023 This year’s National Volunteering Week theme is ‘Connecting Communities’. Most people understand what volunteers do from the perspective of the beneficiaries. This National Volunteering Week, we’re celebrating the power of volunteering to enrich our communities, bridge social divides, and create opportunities for meaningful connection. Volunteering is an act of profound […]

Part-time Job Opportunity

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Waterford Volunteer Centre CLG wishes to recruit a Volunteer Centre Support Coordinator Key role of the Support Coordinator: To be responsible for general administration, including financial, duties for Waterford Volunteer Centre. To promote Waterford Volunteer Centre through social media platforms and support the Garda Vetting service. To promote, support, and deliver the aims and objectives […]

We Are Hiring

Ukrainian Volunteer Outreach Worker We have a fixed-term part-time contract (28hours/week until December 22nd 2023) for a paid Outreach Worker to support Ukrainian people who are volunteering within their community. Key responsibilities of the Volunteer Outreach Worker: The successful candidate will be responsible for: Reporting to: Waterford Volunteer Centre Manager Base: Based in Waterford City […]

Join our Beach Cleaners

In conjunction with Flossie and the Beach Cleaners and Waterford Council we are organising a clean up on Clonea Strand on Sunday the 19th February. We will meet at 11.00am at Ballinclamper Car Park and work our way up to the Clonea Castle end of the Beach. You will need to be able to get […]