National Volunteering Week

National Volunteering Week is a weeklong celebration of volunteering. Along with the network of Volunteer Centres, Volunteer Ireland uses National Volunteering Week to amplify the incredible stories of volunteering in our communities through social and traditional media. It’s a week full of events, both online and in person, with everything from yoga to coffee mornings to seminars on offer.

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This year’s National Volunteering Week theme is ‘Building Community Together’. This theme gives us a chance to feature the social opportunity that volunteering offers. Outside of home and work, volunteering is the ‘third space’ for many people where they connect, empathise, laugh and nurture.  

We all know the impact of volunteering in our communities as volunteers provide care, comfort and joy for people. However, for so many volunteers, the service to others is merely an added bonus! Volunteering is a way of socialising, making friends, and learning about others. Volunteering keeps people connected to their communities and gives them an outlet for the deep care they have for others.  

This year’s National Volunteering Week is sponsored by the Irish League of Credit Unions.

With over 3,200 volunteers supporting the credit unions on the island of Ireland, volunteerism is at the heart of what they do. At the heart of every credit union is its volunteers. What sets credit unions apart is that their boards of directors are made up entirely of dedicated volunteers—members who use their knowledge and skills to guide and grow the organisation. Whether you’re interested in leadership, building experience, or giving back to your community, credit unions offer meaningful opportunities to get involved. It’s a chance to make a real impact, develop personally and professionally, and be part of a team that puts people first.