Alievtina & Hanna share their story of arriving in Donegal last year, and experiencing the life-changing magic of volunteering.
Category: Volunteer Stories
Future’s volunteering story: ‘Giving back to the community makes our world a better place’
Since arriving in Donegal last year, Future Moyo has been involved in several community programmes, and credits volunteering with helping him feel like part of his community.
Abdul’s story: ‘The entire network I have made so far is through volunteering, I love it’
Abdul is a volunteer in Dublin who has built a diverse network through volunteering with projects like Together For Better and East Wall For All. He shares how volunteering has helped him make good friends, improved his mental health, and made him feel at home in his community.
Shamim’s story: ‘Volunteering strengthens my ties to the community and provides me with a sense of purpose and belonging’
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’s story: ‘Volunteering helps you feel part of the community you live in, and to feel welcome, whoever you are’
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.
Dilshoda’s volunteering story: ‘It’s a sign of hope and love that joins our nations together’
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’s volunteering story: ‘Volunteering helped me connect with my community when I was recovering from addiction’
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.
Tetiana’s story: ‘Volunteering is my way of showing gratitude to everyone who was there for me’
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.
Simon’s volunteering story: ‘Although I am giving my time, I gain so much’
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.
Sandram’s volunteering story: ‘I appreciate the warm welcome I’ve received from the Irish community’
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.