Your Portal to Volunteering in Wicklow
This Easter, Community Volunteers from the Wicklow Centre were delighted to take part in a joyful and meaningful event – the Lakers x Killruddery Easter Adventure. The day was filled with creativity, laughter, and a vibrant spring spirit that brought everyone together. If you would like to learn more about our Community Volunteers program, […]
Read MoreThe Thomas Pender Memorial Run is a special event in memory of Tom Pender—a beloved member of the Avoca community who sadly passed away in April 2024 after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Organised by his daughter, Rachael Pender, this run is both a tribute to his life and a powerful way to raise awareness for […]
Read More☘️A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful volunteers and organisations throughout Co. Wicklow for transforming the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend into an extraordinary and truly memorable celebration. Your unwavering dedication and vibrant spirit made the events and parades special for everyone!☘️ Joining our team of Community Volunteers is more than just lending a hand; it’s […]
Read MoreWicklow Volunteer Centre Community Volunteers Supporting OLH at the 10k Run Event in Avondale, 2025 🏃♂️We had a very successful CV event last Saturday on a beautiful sunshine day. Our volunteers were helping in various areas along the route, at the water station, and in the Avondale car park. We were happy to be a […]
Read MoreJoin the Volunteer Charter The Volunteer Charter was created as a blueprint for building strong and successful partnerships between volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers. It is divided into two key segments—one for organisations and one for volunteers—helping to set clear expectations when a volunteer joins your team. By using this charter, you lay a strong foundation […]
Read MoreVolunteering in Ireland is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and experience Irish culture. Volunteers can help in many areas, such as working in charity shops, helping at the event, or supporting community projects. You don’t need special skills to start—just your time and enthusiasm. Many organisations offer training […]
Read MoreThis year, our volunteer team met Santa at various locations across County Wicklow. It was a wonderful experience to unite both the Community Volunteers team and the Wicklow Volunteers team for these festive events. We started the Christmas Lights event in Wicklow Town. The weather was very nice, and our volunteer team had a lot […]
Read MoreThe Wicklow Volunteer Centre provides Manual Handling Training for all Community Volunteers. To participate, you need to be fully trained as a Community Volunteer first. You will then have access to an online Manual Handling training session. To complete this training, you must attend one of the following sessions in person. To attend in-person training […]
Read MoreThis year, our Community Volunteers team joined two events in County Wicklow. We were invited to the Arklow Town Team Halloween Event on October 28, 2024, and the Bray Halloween Event on November 1. Our team had a great time helping at the kids’ Halloween parties. It was our first time working with so many […]
Read MoreThe weather at Greystones South Beach was good, but the water was as cold as always! Still, the brave men who took part in this year’s Dip in the Nip didn’t let that stop them. There was lots of fun, laughter, and a strong sense of community. This charity event was held to support Our […]
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