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Volunteer Stories is a collection of short stories from across County Waterford, told by volunteers to inspire volunteers. Click on the Thumbnail Image to open it.
The Volunteer Charter is a two-way guide, designed with care to clarify what both sides can expect when a volunteer steps into a volunteer involving organisation.
Have you ever wondered what it is that volunteers do, or why they do it? To mark National Volunteering Week we have asked some of our volunteers to help you understand what is is that makes volunteering special for them.
Looking for a quick introduction to volunteering? Look no further! This guide covers what you can do and how you can do it.
Deciding to give your time to volunteer for an organisation is an important and wonderful choice. When looking for a suitable volunteer role, most people focus on the role itself and the tasks required. It’s also important to do your research on the organisation you want to volunteer with. This guide lays out what you can do to make sure you have a positive volunteering experience, and what to do if it doesn’t go as planned.
Garda vetting is a process whereby a potential volunteer is scrutinized by the Gardai to determine whether they are suitable to work with children or vulnerable adults. With a few notable exceptions there is no other reason for most volunteers to be vetted. For most people it is a very quick and simple process, but it has a number of steps. You can find information about the process here.
Are you searching for a job and feel like you need to develop your skills or build your confidence? Maybe you want to try a completely different career path? Volunteering is a great way to achieve all of these goals! Check out our new guide to volunteering for jobseekers. This link will take you to the national website.
Virtual volunteering has become more popular since Covid-19. Many organisations now offer volunteering roles that can be carried out from the comfort of the volunteer’s home. If you are a highly skilled IT, Communications or Marketing professional, virtual volunteering could be ideal for you. Or you could take part in letter writing campaigns. This link will take you to the national volunteering website.
You may do some unpaid work as a volunteer and keep your social welfare payment. However, you must continue to meet all the conditions attached to your payment. If you want to do voluntary work and continue to get Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit, you must apply under the voluntary work option before you start any voluntary work.
