Are you thinking about getting involved and becoming a volunteer but don’t know where to start? Why not read this article What You Need To Know this will give you a good insight into volunteering.
In search of some inspiration? Check out what you can do on I-VOL, you can find over 3,000 available volunteering opportunities across Ireland. When you have an idea of how you’d like to get involved or whom you would like to help out – just click, connect and volunteer!
Check out the difference that volunteers made to the lives of Cormac and Darcy in this short video
Remember the basic rules all volunteers should follow:
- Respect the values and aims of the organisation
- Be committed
- Be reliable and give the organisation sufficient warning if unable to turn up
- Be punctual
- Attend essential training and support sessions
- Undertake their tasks to a high standard
- Be honest if there are problems
- Respect confidentiality
- Leave when asked and/or when no longer enjoying the volunteering experience