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  • To feel needed
  • To make a difference
  • To get to know a new neighbourhood
  • To help someone
  • Because a friend pressured them
  • To gain or improve skills
  • Because they have time on their hands
  • To do their civic duty
  • To be with people who are different
  • To keep busy
  • Because the agency is close by
  • To do something with a family member
  • To learn the truth
  • To do one's share
  • For recognition
  • To get a better balance in life
  • To make new friends
  • To explore a new career
  • Because they are bored
  • To demonstrate commitment to a cause
  • As therapy
  • To do something different from their job
  • To have something to get up for
  • For fun
  • For religious reasons
  • To repay a debt
  • To learn about Irish Culture
  • For work experience
  • To give something back
  • As an excuse to do something they love
  • To donate their professional skills
  • Because there is no one else to do it
  • To feel good
  • To have an impact
  • Because they can't do paid work
  • To be part of a team
  • To be an advocate
  • To gain status
  • To get out of the house
  • To test themselves
  • To escape
  • To become an "insider"
  • To be an agent of change
  • Personal experience with a problem
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  • Because of concern for the client group
  • To gain access to services themselves
  • To be challenged
  • To experiment
  • As an alternative to giving money
  • To be a watchdog
  • To feel proud
  • Because they were asked
  • To stand up and be counted

    This fact sheet is used by kind permission of Volunteering Ireland Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups Coleraine House Coleraine Street Dublin 7

    • 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