Stories from our volunteers

It is our final story from National Volunteering Week and shows how volunteering really connects people and brings communities together. Here is Oladipupo's story: "Volunteering with the South Dublin Community Volunteers has been one of the most transformative parts of my life in Ireland. Since I began in

It is our penultimate story of National Volunteering Week and truly shows that from every corner of the globe, people are getting involved in many diverse causes. Here is Tetiana's story: "Volunteering has become a very meaningful part of my life and something I truly enjoy. Most of

As the weekend approaches, we’re delighted to share another inspiring story with you. Today, we feature the fifth story in our National Volunteering Week series. Here is Lauretta's story: My name is Lauretta, and I am from Nigeria. I moved to Ireland to pursue my Master’s degree in

We’re already halfway through National Volunteering Week, and today’s uplifting story is a perfect example of 'From Every Corner, For Every Cause.' It’s a reminder that each of us has something valuable to offer – and that we can get so much back. Here is Sweta's story: "Volunteering

Today, we’re delighted to share the second inspiring volunteer story of National Volunteering Week. See how one woman's need to do something changed her whole life. Here is Bernadette’s story: "The COVID era never really left me once we got the all-clear to go out and socialise again.

Welcome to National Volunteering Week 2026. This year's theme is “From Every Corner, For Every Cause”, which celebrates all the different types of volunteers and volunteering that make up our communities. Our first story of the week is Flora's story: "I am a Foróige volunteer. This organisation has changed

It is our final story from National Volunteering Week and shows how volunteering really does help with Building Community Together This is Eyad's story My name is Eyad and I am a community and public service interpreter. I have engaged in various volunteering projects, such as the Royal

We are delighted to bring you our third story for National Volunteering Week. This truly exemplifies this year's theme of "Building Community Together" and is a wonderfully motivating story. Here is Lucy's story My name is Lucy or Luíseach. I struggled a lot with my mental health from

Today, we’re excited to bring you the second inspiring volunteer story of National Volunteering Week. Come along as we celebrate the incredible people who help strengthen our communities through volunteering. Here is Parker's story My name is Parker, and I’m originally from China. I came to Ireland last

Welcome to National Volunteering Week 2025. This year’s 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. Our