Nominations are now open for the 2024 Volunteer Ireland Awards.

The public is being invited to nominate volunteers in their community across 11 categories, with one volunteer being named Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year at the ceremony in December. The Volunteer Ireland Awards take place annually and celebrate the immense contribution volunteers make to communities across Ireland. Nominations can be made at www.volunteer.ie/nominate.

Fingal VC Manager said: “Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our communities and in many cases, deliver critical services that may not otherwise be delivered. Their impact cannot be overstated and that’s why it’s so important to recognise their efforts at a national level. It’s not just to show that we value what volunteers do but also to showcase the incredible work that goes on across the country and inspire others to get involved.”

Aside from the 12 awards handed out on the night, every single volunteer that is nominated will receive a special thank you card from Volunteer Ireland. The awards are made possible thanks to the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development, and award partners Healthy Ireland.

Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Colm Burke, said: “I am proud that the Department of Health, through Healthy Ireland, is once again supporting the Volunteer Ireland Awards. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge the work of our volunteers who give their time willingly for the common good, helping to foster a sense of connection for people in their communities. I’d like to encourage you all to take the time to nominate a volunteer in your local area as a way of thanking them for all that they do.”

This year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards will take place in Dublin on 8th December.

About Volunteer Ireland   

Volunteer Ireland is the national volunteer development organisation and a support body for all local Volunteer Centres in Ireland. Our vision is an Ireland where volunteering thrives. Our mission is to promote, support and advocate for excellent, accessible and inclusive volunteering. For further information, visit: http://www.volunteer.ie/.

About Fingal Volunteer Centre

Fingal Volunteer Centre is an independent organisation, which is part of a volunteer network that consists of 29 Volunteer Centres. Fingal Volunteer Centre is an affiliate of Volunteer Ireland. Our vision is a vibrant Fingal; where every person feels connected to their community through active participation in voluntary activities. And our mission is to promote the value of volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Fingal.

About the Volunteer Ireland Awards 

Anyone can nominate a volunteer, and the 11 categories are:   

• Arts, Culture & Festivals 

• Campaigning & Activism  
• Children & Youth  
• Environmental & Animal Care 
• Health & Wellbeing  
• Safety & Emergency Services  

• Social Inclusion & Community Support  
• Sports & Recreation
• Small group (3-19 volunteers)
• Large group (20+ volunteers)
• Volunteer Manager

All individual awardees (except Volunteer Manager) are eligible for the overall Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations close at midnight on 11 October and can be made online at www.volunteer.ie/nominate.

Contact

Email: info@volunteerfingal.ie
Phone: 01 899 1921