18th–22nd May 2026
National Volunteering Week is a chance to celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make in communities across Ireland every day.
This year’s theme, “From every corner, for every cause,” highlights the many different ways people give their time, skills, and energy to support others and strengthen communities.
As part of this year’s celebrations, we are delighted to launch our new booklet featuring real stories from volunteers across Waterford.
These inspiring stories showcase the impact volunteering has on people, organisations, and communities throughout the county.
Official Launch Event
Thursday 21st May | 11am – Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford
Everyone is welcome to attend.
A relaxed opportunity for volunteers and organisations to connect, chat, and celebrate volunteering together.
Learn more about the Garda Vetting process and best practice for organisations working with volunteers.
Celebrate the launch of Volunteers from Waterford – Stories that Inspire and hear the stories behind the people making a difference in our communities.
A networking opportunity for Volunteer Managers and Coordinators to share ideas, experiences, and good practice.
There are lots of ways to take part in National Volunteering Week 2026:
Attend one or more of our events
Share volunteer stories from your organisation or community
Promote your volunteer opportunities during the week
Support and share our online campaign
We’ll also be running a digital campaign throughout the week celebrating volunteers and encouraging more people to get involved.
If your organisation would like to take part, you can access our campaign resources and social media templates here.
Please use the hashtags #VolunteerWaterford and #NVWIreland when sharing your posts.
Please complete our short form to let us know which events you would like to attend or if you would like to be part of the campaign.
Join us this National Volunteering Week as we celebrate the volunteers, organisations, and communities that make Waterford stronger.
