Volunteer Trustee Development Network
Leaders Essential Facilitation Skills Workshop – This event is over
Talbot Hotel, Wexford, Y35 FP9P
Wednesday...
Meet students, showcase your organisation and promote your volunteering opportunities at our September Volunteer Fairs in partnership with SETU. Places are limited,...
Volunteer Policy and Best Practice
Tuesday the 25th of August from 10.00am to 1.00pm
THIS EVENT IS OVER
This practical session, informed by guidance from Volunteer...
🎄 Be part of the magic – Volunteer with Winterval 2026! ✨Help bring the magic of Christmas to Waterford by becoming a Winterval Ambassador!We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to welcome visitors, share festival information, give directions and help people make the most of Ireland's largest Christmas festival.🎅 What's involved?- Just 3 hours per week (flexible commitment)- Meet visitors from near and far- Build communication and public engagement skills- Help create unforgettable festive experiences!📅 13 November – 23 December 2026📍 Waterford City Centre👥 Age 18+ | Fluent English requiredTraining and support provided.❤️ Give a little of your time and help make Winterval magical!Interested in getting involved? Sign up to vol#winterval2026#volunteerwaterfordu#IVY2026erford #IVY2026 ...
Celebrating the people who make Waterford a better place!What an incredible night at yesterday’s Waterford PPN Community and Volunteer Awards!It was a privilege for Waterford Volunteer Centre to sponsor the Individual Volunteer Awards and to be part of an evening dedicated to recognising the amazing people who give their time, energy and passion to make a difference in our communities.A huge congratulations to our three wonderful winners!Rising Star Volunteer of the YearSaoirse Duffy – Dungarvan Rugby ClubWaterford Volunteer of the Year 2026Rebecca Meehan – The A Team DungarvanVolunteer Legacy AwardLiam Fraser – Brideview UnitedCongratulations to Saoirse, Rebecca and Liam on this well-deserved recognition!We also want to extend our congratulations to everyone who was nominated and shortlisted. Every nomination represents a story of kindness, commitment, generosity and community spirit. Whether you took home an award or not, your contribution matters, and our communities are stronger because of you.A big thank you to Waterford PPN for organising such a wonderful event. We also want to acknowledge our fellow Volunteer Centres who kindly gave their time to serve on the judging panel, and all the staff and volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes in preparing for the evening. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!And, most importantly, thank you to all the volunteers. Your dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to give your time make a real difference every single day. You are the heart of our communities!Last night was a wonderful reminder of the power of volunteering and the incredible people who make Waterford such a special place.Here's to all volunteers – and to the difference you make! #volunteerwaterford #IVY2026 #volunteeraward #thankyouforvolunteering Brideview UtdDungarvan Rugby ClubRebecca Meehan @followers WLR FMWaterford PPNWaterford Volunteer CentrePhoto: WLR ...
It's happening tonight! Good luck for all the nominated groups and voluntee#volunteerwaterfordr#waterfordppnrdppnTonight is the night!The Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards 2026 take place this evening at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.We look forward to celebrating the fantastic community groups, volunteers and organisations who make such a positive difference across Waterford.The evening will be presented by WLR FM, bringing together our nominees, sponsors, supporters and special guests for a night of recognition and celebration.A huge thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who has helped make this year's awards possible.Best of luck to all the groups and individuals nominated. We look forward to celebrating with you tonight!#WaterfordPPN #WaterfordAwards2026 #CommunitySpirit #WaterfordCommunities ...
Happy Volunteer Manager Day! Join us for the Volunteer Manager Day virtual celebrations on 5th of November 2026!Behind every volunteer programme is a leader who supports, inspires and champions volunteers every day. For tomorrow's International Volunteer Day, we're celebrating the people who make volunteering possible, meaningful, and impactful by hosting three free virtual events across three different time zones.📌 You can find out more about who what we do at www.volunteermanagersday.org/about-us📌 Register now at www.volunteermanagersday.orVolunteer Irelande#IVY2026d#IVD20266 #IVD2026 ...
On Wednesday, we had a great Leadership Skills in Volunteering workshop at Waterford Volunteer Centre, led by Deirdre Lindy! 💙It was a lovely afternoon of learning, sharing experiences and exploring how we can build confidence, support others and develop leadership skills in and through volunteering.A big thank you to Deirdre for leading the workshop and to everyone who joined us! 😊#volunteerwaterford#waterfordvolunteer#leadershipskills#IVY2026...
Autumn vibes, creativity & lovely company! 🍁✨On Tuesday, we had a wonderful Autumn Pumpkin Craft Workshop, led by volunteer Rita Lima from Comunidade brasileira em Waterford! What a lovely time we had together! Lots of creativity, smiles, laughter, and beautiful handmade autumn decorations to take home! 🎃Seeing all our volunteers and participants leaving happy makes us happy too! A huge thank you to Rita for bringing a little extra autumn magic into our centre! #VolunteerWaterford #WaterfordVolunteers #ivy2026 ...
Last chance to have your say!There's still time to help shape the future of volunteering in Ireland, but the Irish Volunteering Index closes tomorrow, 31 October.We want to know:- What's going well in volunteering?- What could be improved?- What support do people need?- Whether you're a volunteer or not, your perspective matters.The results will help Waterford Volunteer Centre better understand volunteering across Waterford County and how we can support it in the future.The questionnaire is short, and your participation is completely anonymous.Take part before the deadline:irishvolunteeringindex.ie/surveyPlease share this post and help us reach more people acro#irishvolunteeringindexl#waterfordn#HaveYourSayr#volunteerwaterfordu#IVY2026erford #IVY2026 ...
Let's make volunteering better in Waterford!At Waterford Volunteer Centre, we want to understand what people need to get involved in volunteering and what would help them have a positive experience.That's why we're supporting the Irish Volunteering Index.The results will help Waterford Volunteer Centre build a clearer picture of volunteering across Waterford County, so we can better understand local needs and provide the right support.You don't need to be a volunteer to take part. We want to hear from everyone, and the questionnaire is completely anonymous.Share your views here:irishvolunteeringindex.ie/surveyThere's still time to have your say. The survey closes on 31 October 202#waterfordvolunteercentre##irishvolunteeringindexe #volunteerwaterfordn#IVY2026lunteerwaterford #IVY2026 ...
🍂🎃 Autumn Pumpkin Craft Workshop 🎃🍂Join us for a cosy and creative autumn workshop led by our lovely volunteer, Rita Lima!This time, we’ll be making our own soft, fluffy pumpkin decorations, perfect for adding a little autumn charm to your home! 🍁Enjoy a relaxing morning, get creative with colours and textures, and have a lovely chat while making something by hand. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own handmade pumpkin decoration to take home.No previous experience is needed, just come along, enjoy the process and spend a lovely morning together! 💛📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026🕚 11:00 am – 1:00 pm📍 Waterford Volunteer Centre, 21 O’Connell Street, Waterford, X91 V650💚 Free of charge👉 Register here:forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dASQGV6JY2For more information or help with registration, contact Anna:📱 Text: 083 158 6061📧 Email: anna@volunteerwaterford.ieCome along, get creative and bring a little autumn warmth into your home! 🍂#VolunteerWaterford #IVY2026...
