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Welcome to Donegal Volunteer Centre

A Helping Hand is All it Takes

Donegal Volunteer Centre is a new initiative operating in Co. Donegal that aims to promote and develop volunteering, and to support community and voluntary activities across the county. Established in 2006, Donegal Volunteer Centre links volunteers and people that are seeking to get involved in voluntary activities, opportunities, activities and events within their local area.

Donegal and particularly the people of Donegal have always captured the spirit of volunteerism and thousands of our citizens devote their time, energy, skills, knowledge and commitment towards building a better society for future generations. On a daily basis volunteers work tirelessly within the community and voluntary sector in sports clubs, schools, health centres, charities, churches, groups and communities across the county. These volunteers are the unsung heroes of the Irish economy, without whom many of our most marginalised citizens and communities would remain marginalised, impoverished, rurally isolated and socially excluded.

All of us are familiar with these local heroes, maybe a family member who is part of a community group, a neighbour who looks after an elderly relative, a member of a local sports club or a leader of a youth group. These community champions receive rich personal rewards for their endeavours, their good will and their generosity. However these champions need the help, skills and knowledge of other individuals if community and voluntary activities are to be sustained and developed in the 21st century. We have witnessed unprecedented change and prosperity in the Irish economy during the course of the last decade and volunteers continue to be the social pillars which will provide the foundation for this development in the future.

The Donegal Volunteer Centre aims to assist volunteers and the community and voluntary sector in realising their full-potential. Perhaps you are keen to get involved in community and voluntary activities, but you simply don’t know how to get involved, who to contact, what kind of work will be involved or have limited time availability. Whatever your personal circumstances, your life commitments or your knowledge, background and skills, at ME4U we believe we can help to find a volunteering position that will fit within your life and will be of benefit to you in very many ways. We will find a suitable opportunity for you. The best thing about our service is that it is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and you will be in FULL CONTROL over what volunteering activities you get involved in and how much volunteering time and effort you provide. All you need to bring to the table is your goodwill, we will do the rest in finding worthwhile and rewarding opportunities for you. Why not register with our service today to see how we can help you to help others.

We are currently recruiting volunteers throughout Donegal:

Donegal has always been a County which is characterised by its community spirit, the goodwill of its people and indeed community development is driven by dedicated and motivated individuals who are commited to improving the quality of life of individuals, neighbours and family members within their communities. These individuals volunteer their time and effort so that communities can benelfit from their skills, knowledge and can ultimately realise their full potential.

There are hundreds of community groups within the County, sports clubs, youth clubs, older people's groups, charities, community centres and community and volunatry organisations. Groups in your area need your help and support, in fact their future is dependent upon individuals like you who will embrace the challenge of volunteering. Furthermore these groups would be only too delighted to welcome new members, whatever their background and skills, members who will inspire and support future community development projects and activities. Even if you can only hellp out a few hours per week or month, all support is welcome.

The Donegal Volunteer Centre aims to assist individuals seeking to get involved in local voluntary activites, to find a group and organisation in their area that will provide a worthwhile and enjoyable volunteering opportunity. We currently have a list of groups requiring volunteer support across Co. Donegal and would be delighted if you are willing to take up the challenge of getting involved in these projects. All you need to do is get in touch with ME4U or submit your details by clicking on the register to volunteer link and we will do the rest - finding you an opportunity that fits with your life and other commitments, an opportunity that matches your skills, is within your local area, matches your skill base or helps you in developing new skills.

Our service is free, confidential and you will have full control over what activities and groups you get involved with. All you need to bring to the table is your goodwill, we will do the rest and assist you in whatever way we can.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for groups across Co. Donegal. Please click on Volunteer Vacancies for a full list of groups that need your help.

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