Dear Managers of Volunteers,

We are excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter for organisations engaging volunteers in Fingal.
Whether you are an established group or just getting  started, this newsletter offers valuable resources to support your growth and strengthen connections.
Thank you for your vital contributions to our communities!

Fingal Volunteer of the Year Award 2025 by Fingal Volunteer Centre

This year we launched the Fingal Volunteer of the Year Award. The jury is having a hard time deciding within the many nominations received from organisations from all over Fingal.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate the volunteers who have made a difference for your organisation and the wider community. The stories shared about these nominated volunteers are truly heartwarming.

The Fingal Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented during our Volunteer Appreciation Evening, part of the International Volunteer Day celebrations.

Boardmatch Ireland Webinar

Boardmatch Ireland is hosting a webinar on the topic of Understanding Governance and Management of Charity Boards.

This webinar will provide essential information on the fundamentals of governance and promote a shared understanding of the collective role of the board in ensuring accountability, transparency, and strategic oversight.

*This webinar is organised by Boardmatch. Fingal Volunteer Centre has no input in it. This is for information only. 

Learning Through Volunteering Survey

Volunteer Ireland is working on a EU project focused on service learning and recognition of prior learning through volunteering in Ireland.

As part of this project, Volunteer Ireland is conducting a brief survey to understand how volunteers perceive the skills they have gained through their volunteering experiences and how they can express these skills.

The survey consists of only six questions and is written in plain English. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing the survey with your volunteers.

*This survey is conducted by Volunteer Ireland. Fingal Volunteer Centre has no input in it. This is for information only. 

DRCDG Customer Service Survey 2025

The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is currently reviewing and updating their Customer Action Plan and Customer Charter.

They invite the feedback of stakeholders and the public regarding their experiences with the department.

Your feedback will help them understand how they can better meet the needs of our customers.

*This survey is conducted by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Fingal Volunteer Centre has no input in it. This is for information only. 

Upcoming In-Person Training in Kells and Navan (Co. Meath)

Meath Volunteer Centre, in collaboration with Volunteer Ireland, SICAP and Carmichael,  is organising a series of engaging and practical training sessions.

Essentials of Volunteer Engagement
Date: Thursday, 27th November
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: (Kells) Meath Partnership, Units J&K, Kells Business Park, Cavan Rd, Kells, Co.Meath A82 N6P8
Registration link: Essentials of Volunteer Engagement

Grant Writing Applications
Date: Friday, 28th November
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: (Kells) Meath Partnership, Units J&K, Kells Business Park, Cavan Rd, Kells Co.Meath A82 N6P8
Registration link: Grant Writing Application

Governance Workshop
Date: Wednesday, 3rd December
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Newgrange Hotel, Navan
Registration link: Governance Workshop