Public Consultation

Minister Seán Canney TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development has published a draft National Volunteering Strategy for public consultation and is seeking the views of stakeholders and the public to further inform the policy.

The purpose of this Strategy is to recognise, support and promote the unique value and contribution of volunteers to our society. As we look to the future, we want to put the best possible supports and infrastructure in place so that volunteers and volunteer bodies continue to prosper and that the volunteering needs of present and future generations will be met.

How to make a submission
The Minister is now inviting the views of stakeholders on the draft Strategy. These views will contribute to the finalisation of an ambitious, supportive and innovative Strategy on volunteering.

The closing date for submissions is Friday 31st January 2020.

You can send your submission by email to: volunteer@drcd.gov.ie

Or by post to:

Community & Voluntary Supports and Programmes Unit, Department of Rural and Community Development, Trinity Point, 10-11 Leinster Street South, Dublin 2, D02 EF85

Please include full contact details and the name of the organisation or entity you are responding on behalf of, if relevant.  Submissions should be as concise as possible.