Category: National Volunteering Week

Meet Shamim, a passionate volunteer who found a sense of purpose and belonging through volunteering. After arriving in Ireland last year, Shamim turned to volunteering as a way to give back to her community and make new friends.

M’hammed has found a sense of community and belonging through volunteering in Dublin. From helping with English classes to joining charity shops and festivals, he shares how volunteering has helped him to make friends and learn about Irish culture.

Since moving to Ireland last year, Dilshoda has become an avid volunteer with the One Million Stars project in support of Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny.

David began volunteering in 2018 in order to have something positive and productive to do while recovering from addiction. Louth Volunteer Centre helped David to start volunteering.

Meet Tetiana, a volunteer who found a new home in Ireland after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Her experience of loss taught her to appreciate every moment and motivated her to help others.

Meet Simon, a dedicated volunteer who found opportunities through I-VOL.ie and Fingal Volunteer Centre. He volunteers as a Patient Befriender in the Royal Hospital Dublin, and encourages others to get involved in their communities through volunteering.

Meet Sandram, a Dublin resident who has found a sense of community and integration through volunteering. Sandram shares how volunteering has enriched his life and why he believes it can make the world a better place.

Mary-Louise Ryan: ‘I’ve been volunteering at a Community Centre, helping Ukrainian children.’

Karen McHugh: ‘It’s so important to me, I volunteer full-time as well as working full-time.’