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Community Group Registration Form Community Group Registration Form   The aim of The National Day of Volunteering - is to encourage everyone in Ireland to give volunteering a go, to show that – even if i
Corporate Application form - NDV 26 July 2010, 15.26
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Corporate Volunteering Application Form Are you interested in making a Difference in Your Community for the National Day of Volunteering but you don't know where to start? Let us know who you are, when you are availa
National Day of Volunteering 26 July 2010, 14.05
National Day of Volunteering
The aim of The National Day of Volunteering - is to encourage everyone in Ireland to give volunteering a go, to show that – even if it’s only for a minute, an hour, a day – volunteering c
South Dublin Volunteer Recruitment Fair
Active Citizenship Week 2010  28th September 2010 Volunteer Recruitment Fair Dear Colleague The South Dublin County Active Citizenship Week wi
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The South Dublin County Active Citizenship Week takes place from 27th September to 1st October. The aim of Active Citizenship Week is to promote and celebrate the wonderful contribution made by our citizens to the daily
Some Questions To Ask Yourself before Volunteering PDF Print E-mail
Often, there are so many volunteer opportunities to choose; finding the right one is difficult. Here are some helpful hints:

Pick an issue you really care about.
What are some community problems that concern you? If your choices include broad issues like health or environment you may want to narrow it down to specific parts of the problem (e.g., cancer or clean water).

Ask your friends.
Over 65% of all volunteers who volunteer do so because they were asked.

Look at immediate needs.
Organisations submit immediate needs to the Volunteer Centre. Review their needs and get some ideas of the possibilities. Check out the online database.

Think about your skills.
Are there skills that you have that you'd like to use in a volunteer opportunity?

Ask the Volunteer Bureau for ideas.
Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 4628558/ 4579176. We;re more than happy to give ideas.

Be Aware Of Your Needs:
One of the most important considerations you should think about before volunteering are your needs.

Motivation:
What do you want to gain from volunteering? This answer varies from person to person and no answer is wrong. From a chance to make a difference, to using a skill or talent; from gaining professional experience to expressing your religious faith; from a chance to meet new people to achieving personal growth; gaining a more balanced life to giving something back. There are lots of reasons people volunteer. Be aware of yours.

Age:
If you are under 16 you will need to let the volunteer co-ordinator know your age; some agencies have set age limits for their volunteers.

Time:
For many people the biggest barrier to volunteering is a busy schedule. However, most of us really can fit volunteering into our lives. There is no minimum time requirement you can put in an hour a day, an hour a month, or an hour a year. Look for holes in your schedule or combine volunteering with other important activities like family time, or combine it with a hobby (e.g. photography, playing the piano, etc.},

Location:
Remember to pick a convenient location - sticking with a volunteer opportunity will be hard if getting there is part of the problem.

Fun:
Remember that you should enjoy your volunteering experience. Pick something that you think will be fun, fulfilling and enjoyable.

Remember that if you decide to volunteer with an organisation, you do have certain rights and responsibilities (see rights and responsibilities of a volunteer for further details ).
 
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