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  • Volunteering is defined as the commitment of time and energy, for the benefit of the society and the community, the environment or individuals outside ones immediate family. It is undertaken freely and by choice, without concern for financial gain.

     


  • A volunteer is someone from the community who contributes to the development of the community. They are valued as individuals who bring a unique contribution to the group with whom they work. Volunteers work for no reward other than the development of themselves and the community. They accompany others towards a common goal.

     


  • Volunteering covers many varied and different activities, from visiting an elderly or sick neighbour; getting involved in a youth club, scouting or guiding club; assisting a charity with its finances or administration; helping someone to read and write; the list is endless.

     


  • Anyone can volunteer. It doesn?t matter whether they are young or old, male or female, able bodied or disabled, in paid work or not, there is something they can do. Some people volunteer a few times a year when they have spare time, others give a regular commitment of several hours per week and some even volunteer on a full time basis.

     


  • At South Dublin County Volunteer Centre, we aim to enable a person to do voluntary work if they so wish. In doing so we aim to give priority to the needs of the volunteer, to help them to work within their own area of interest and to aid their self development. We also promote best practice in regard to all voluntary activities.

    • Services

    The South Dublin County Volunteer Centre offers the following services.

    • Placement Service - we provide a free volunteer placement service to organisations in our catchment area.
    • Support, advice and information on Policy Issues.
    • Training and Consultancy on involving volunteers
    • Advice and information around best practice issues when involving volunteers 
    • Garda Vetting Service - we act as a garda vetting agent for organisations in South Dublin who do not have access to Garda Vetting.

    Downloads

    Below are some downloads from our site.  Click here to see all our downloadable resources

    Contact Us

    South Dublin County Volunteer Centre is served by 2 offices.
    Contact us at:
    Tallaght +353 1 462 8558
    Clondalkin + 353 1 414900 ext 4707
    email us at info@volunteersouthdublin.ie

    vitransparetOffice Hours : 9am to 4pm | Monday to Friday

    South Dublin County Volunteer Centre is a member of Volunteer Ireland.

    Time Limited Calendar

    event calendar btnAlongside our vast database of volunteering opportunities, we also have a calendar of "Time Limited" short term volunteering opportunities with various charities.  You can pick and choose which events and causes fit your timetable! 

    Click here to view our diary of upcoming time limited volunteering opportunities.

    Messages of Thanks!

    cacthankyou1It's important to thank and recognise the work of volunteers in our community. Whether you're working with a voluntary organisation or member of the general public - you can also express your thanks to volunteers by clicking here.  All messages will appear on our website here.

    We're on Twitter

    Great article in the Journal by Anna Lee (chair of Volunteer Ireland) on how volunteering makes you happy AND healthy) http://t.co/iv5WbhOI

    Lots of volunteers signing up to volunteer at the outreach in Clondalkin Library for #NVW2012