Thursday, 14th of May 2026
Hi,
Welcome to our bi-monthly ezine! We’re here to keep in touch with you about the latest volunteering opportunities in County Wicklow and beyond.
If you’re keen to lend a hand or want more details on any of the roles, reach out to:
Olena @ 085 755 7931 (County Wide) olena@volunteerwicklow.ie
Yvonne @ 085 862 1525 (Bray office) yvonne@volunteerwicklow.ie
Fiona @ 086 325 8803 (Wicklow Town, Arklow & West Wicklow Offices) fiona@volunteerwicklow.ie
Wicklow Volunteer Centre is calling on the public to take the 26 for ’26 pledge in advance of National Volunteering Week 2026 (18th – 24th May). To mark International Volunteer Year 2026, we are encouraging people to get involved and commit to volunteering 26 hours throughout 2026.
Volunteering has significant benefits for both individuals and our communities. People who volunteer report feeling an increased sense of belonging to their communities and an improved sense of personal well-being. There are many ways to get involved: from helping out at a local event, giving your time to a charity whose cause you’re passionate about or becoming a board member at your local credit union.
Stay in the loop with all the latest happenings by following us on Facebook & Instagram, or check us out on our website!
There are numerous ways to make a difference in your community, and new roles are registered with us all the time! Each role is a chance to share your time, skills, and energy in ways that truly matter.
Click the links below to discover how you can connect, contribute, and create positive change. If a role inspires you, get in touch. We’ll chat with you about the details and guide you through the next steps toward getting involved:
- Community Clean-up Day – Ecosikhireland (Greystones) 16th of May
- Heart of Gold Fundraising Volunteers – Family Carers Ireland (Bray, Greystones, Rathnew) 11th of June
- Hospice Sunflower Days – Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (locations across Wicklow) 12th & 13th of June
- Community Centre Committee Member – Rathnew Community Centre CLG
- Tidy Towns Member – Newtownmountkennedy & District Tidy Towns
- Youth Café Leader – Greystones Youth Café
- Tidy Towns Volunteer – Blessington Tidy Towns
- Rás Tailteann Bike Race Stewards – Baltinglass Tidy Towns
- Alzpals Volunteer – Wicklow Dementia Support
- Volunteer Mentor to a young person (10-18years of age) – Foróige’s E-Mentoring Programme, Kildare, Wicklow and South Dublin
- Helpline Volunteer – East Coast Samaritans
- Reception Volunteer – Arklow Citizen Information Centre
- Dog Companion Volunteer – KARE (Tinahely)
- Theatre Set Up & Take Down volunteers – Tramway Theatre (Blessington)
- Theatre Front of House volunteers – Tramway Theatre (Blessington)
- Allotment Volunteer – Cairdeas Clubhouse (Festina Lente, Bray)
- Branch Secretary – RNLI (Wicklow Town)
- Garden Team Volunteer – Spade Brigade (Rathdrum)
- Hub Volunteer – Hygiene Hub Wicklow
- Volunteer Photographer / Videographer (Short-Term Project) Dublin Buddhist Centre
- After Schools Summer Club – Solas Project (Dublin 8)
- Research Volunteer – Living with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment (DCU, Dublin 9)
- Voluntary Board Director of Dublin South Citizens Information Service (DSCIS Taqllaght)
- Volunteer Painter – Crosscare (Dublin 1) 22nd of May
- Feed Our Homeless 5K Race Volunteer -(Corkagh Park) Sunday 24th of May
- Event Support Volunteer – Fingal Africa Day (Dublin 15) 30th of May
Join the Wicklow Community Volunteers Team!
Joining our Community Volunteers Team allows you to volunteer locally in a flexible way that suits your schedule. At the same time, you will be helping local community groups and causes that you care about. The team of volunteers is managed and supported at events by a staff member from the Wicklow Volunteer Centre .
As a Community Volunteer, there will be a variety of roles that you can take part in. Some will suit those who are comfortable being outdoors and on their feet. Once you are signed up, we will share different volunteer opportunities with you. These roles are specifically styled for the Community Volunteer Team.
Volunteers just need to be enthusiastic, reliable, and able to volunteer within a diverse team. Often, you will need to be comfortable dealing with new people and relating to the public in a positive and friendly way.
Check out our upcoming Community Volunteer Events in 2026. If you register with us as a Community Volunteer, you can join in, help out, and have fun at any of the events listed at the link below. You can pick and choose the events that interest you and suit your schedule, and become part of our Community Volunteer Team.
Click on the link below to see what is planned, so far, for 2026:
and contact Olena @ 085 755 7931 to learn more.
Already signed up to our Community Volunteer Programme? We have just released two new roles for you to sign up for! Check them out below 🔽
🎁 Got Gift Sets you won’t use? Maybe there are products in those sets that just aren’t your style? Don’t let them go to waste!
Drop them off at:
📍 Wicklow Volunteer Centre, Unit 2, Carlisle House, Adelaide Road, Bray, A98 K2Y3.
✨ We’ll make sure they find a good home and someone who needs them!
Volunteer From Home
Volunteering is a great way to connect with one another & the causes we care about.
#VolunteerFromHome in this section, we highlight some great opportunities where you can volunteer from home.
Volunteer Treasurer – Babywearing Ireland
Assistant Treasurer – Babywearing Ireland
Volunteer Administrative Assistant – Babywearing Ireland
Research participants for Household Food & Health Study – UCD
Puppy Raiser – Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Marketing/Social Media Expert – Dublin Buddhist Centre
Volunteer Social Media Content Creator – Dublin Buddhist Centre
If you’re considering international volunteering, a great place to start is with Comhlámh. They support volunteering that is grounded in solidarity and global justice, committed to long-term action, and recognises the deep interconnectedness between people and planet.
To begin your journey, visit the dedicated international volunteering pages on the Comhlámh website, where you’ll find resources, guidance, and opportunities aligned with values-led and sustainable practices. Search for roles here.
Your Volunteer Profile
Did you know that you can access your Volunteer Profile? Just sign in to I-VOL using the email address you registered with & you will be able to access & edit your profile.
