County Wicklow Volunteer Centre – Annual Reports
County Wicklow Volunteer Centre – Ethical Standards Policy
County Wicklow Volunteer Centre (CWVC) is committed to making ethical choices that are in line with the principles of the community, and voluntary sector in Ireland, and best practice principles of volunteering. CWVC prides itself on its core values and ethical standards and will only work with organisations whose business practices respect human dignity, are not in breach of law and uphold CWVC’s values.
If you would like a copy of our policy, please submit a request in writing to the CWVC Manager Storm Pyper at storm@volunteerwicklow.ie
The Volunteer Charter
Launched in January 2025 the Volunteer Charter comes in two segments, one for organisations and one for volunteers and can be used to clarify expectations from both sides when a volunteer takes up a role in your organisation. By implementing this Volunteer Charter you are creating a clear foundation of the relationship with volunteers and by ensuring the charter is followed, generating an increased quality in the volunteering experience.
Become a signatory to The Volunteer Charter
Is your organisation committed to making the Volunteer Charter a part of your volunteering programme?
Join a growing list of organisations dedicated to building strong, successful partnerships between volunteer involving organisations and volunteers.
You can find all you need to know HERE
Wicklow Public Participation Network
County Wicklow Public Participation Network (PPN) was formed in July 2014. Since then, Co Wicklow PPN has worked towards branding itself, developing transparent structures and procedures, providing community information, supporting member groups, representing the community on various committees, and raising awareness of the PPN itself.
What is Co Wicklow PPN?
Co Wicklow PPN is a network of community groups from all the municipal districts in Co Wicklow that focus on environmental, and social inclusion and other community activities across the county. Membership is free and we have a diverse membership base that includes: youth groups, residents’ associations, community councils, sports groups, older people’s groups and much more!
What Does It Do?
The PPN has three main functions:
- To provide a structure for Co Wicklow community groups to nominate community representatives to decision and policy-making bodies in the county
- To act as a channel for information between various local and national bodies and Co Wicklow community groups
- To support member groups to grow, develop, be informed and have their voices heard.
Membership of Co Wicklow PPN is free and open to any community & voluntary group, environmental group, and any organisation or club addressing issues of social exclusion, working on a voluntary, co-operative or not-for-profit basis for the benefit of communities in County Wicklow.
Charities Regulator
The Charities Regulator was established in 2014 and is an independent authority. We are Ireland’s national statutory regulator for charitable organisations. Find useful information on what’s involved in applying for charitable status, requirements and guidance to run your charity, and other advice https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-charities
National Volunteering Strategy 2021 – 2025
The Department of Rural and Community Development published Ireland’s first-ever national volunteering strategy on 5th December 2020. Volunteer Ireland, along with the network of Volunteer Centres, worked closely with the Department and other stakeholders on the development of the strategy and look forward to delivering many of the key actions.