This newsletter contains information on:

• March focus on: Volunteer Drivers
• Other New Volunteering Opportunities
• Volunteer Expo 2026 (all areas)
• Community Volunteers
• Volunteer Centre Pop-up at a library near you

March focus on: Volunteer Drivers 

The Volunteer Driver role is more than simply helping people travel safely from one place to another. It is an important role that supports many vital community services.

Volunteer drivers often help transport animals, food, meals, medical supplies, and other essential items that support people and communities in need. Many charities and community groups rely on volunteer drivers to deliver hot meals and food hampers to individuals who may be living with medical conditions or who are in isolation. These services supported by volunteer drivers give people a chance to live independently.

The basic requirement for this role is usually a full driver’s license, although some roles may require a specific type of license depending on the vehicle being used. Some charities or community groups provide their own vehicles and only need volunteer drivers, while others may require volunteers to use their own vehicles as part of the role. Make sure to read the details provided on the role details.

Volunteer roles currently available in this category include:

• Transport Volunteer – North Dublin with The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland(CDPA) (North Dublin)
• Volunteer Driver – Dublin with Irish Cancer Society (Dublin wide)
• Volunteer Van Driver – Dublin City Area with Feed Our Homeless (Dublin 11)
• Foodcloud Delivery Driver – Dublin with FoodCloud (to/from Dublin 24)
• Emergency Outreach Volunteer (Driver and Non-Driver) with Feed Our Homeless (Dublin 11)

Other New Volunteering Opportunities

Here are some new opportunities that have been posted this month on I-VOL:

• Volunteer Chess Club Tutor & Coordinator Malahide with Ukrainian Volunteers of Ireland (Malahide)
• Volunteer Photographer 23rd May (Sat) Dublin15 with Fingal Volunteer Centre (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15)
• Volunteer Secretary Swords with Thrive Swords- (Mental Health Ireland) (Swords)
• Volunteer Treasurer Swords with Thrive Swords- (Mental Health Ireland) (Swords)
• Volunteer Treasurer Balbriggan with Thrive Balbriggan- (Mental Health Ireland) (Balbriggan)
• Play & Youth work Volunteer Summer Camp & Youth Projects with YMCA Dublin (Dublin 13)
• Event Volunteers @Dublin Fleadh 8th – 10th May 2026 Churchtown, Dublin14 with Dublin Comhaltas (Dublin 14)
• Variety Show Event Volunteer 20th June Mulhuddart Dublin 15 with The Variety Show Group (Dublin 15)
• Arts Festival Volunteer: 11th April – 19th April 2026 with Five Lamps Arts Festival (Dublin)
• Volunteer Majorette/Pom-Pom/Baton Coach with Crosscare (Dublin 11)
• Production Volunteer with Five Lamps Arts Festival (Dublin)
• Beach Cleaning Events and other activities with Clean Coasts (Nationwide)
• Translator with Pathways Inclusive Services CLG (Remote)
• Patient Experts – Seeking women with risk factors for gestational diabetes with UCD Institute of Food & Health (Remote)

Volunteer Expo 2026 (all areas) 

The Volunteer Expo is coming to Dublin 15 this year, welcoming organisations and volunteers from all over Fingal and north Dublin.

Expo details:
 Date: Saturday, 23rd May 2026
 Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
 Location: Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown (right beside the shopping centre)

The Volunteer Expo will showcase a wide range of organisations from across the voluntary sector. It is a great opportunity to learn about different volunteering roles and speak directly with representatives from organisations that are currently looking for volunteers.

We will be sharing more information about the participating organisations in the next newsletter.

Community Volunteers

So far this month…
2 full Community Volunteers teams supported the St. Patrick’s Day parades in Balbriggan and Blanchardstown this Tuesday.

The Believe Balbriggan showcase and the Coastal Clean-up in Malahide in April are still open for registration.

Upcoming

Believe Balbriggan Stewards 
Saturday 11th April 2026| 11.15am-4pm| Flemington Community Centre, Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan

Believe Balbriggan is a community-led initiative celebrating the people, places, and organisations that make Balbriggan special. Community Volunteers will welcome attendees, provide information to visitors and support the Fingal Volunteer Centre volunteer table. This event is a community showcase featuring local organisations and businesses.

Malahide Coastal Clean-up
Saturday 25th April 2026| 11am to 12.30 pm| Malahide Beach Carpark

Community Volunteers will be working alongside volunteers from the local Lions Club to help protect local wildlife and marine life by removing litter from the Malahide beach. You will contribute to making our coastline cleaner and safer for everyone.

How to Register for a Community Volunteers event?
Login to your IVOL Profile and click Community Volunteer Profile available at the bottom of the page. Click on Upcoming Roles to view all the upcoming CV events. To view full details of the event, like event date, location, shift timings etc., click on See Available Shifts. Click on Sign Up to register your interest in a CV event of you choice.
Please only register for events you are certain you can attend, as each event has a limited number of volunteer places.
If you have any questions or experience any issues registering, don’t hesitate to contact Ruth on 087-4017511.

Not a community volunteer yet, sign up today: Community Volunteers Registration or get in touch at info@volunteerfingal.ie or 01 899 1921.

Fingal Volunteer Centre Pop-up at a library near you 

Looking for something different?

Meet us at a library near you across Fingal to chat about your interests and receive guidance on suitable volunteer roles. Our Volunteer Centre Pop-ups provide a great opportunity to meet a member of our team in person, ask questions about volunteering, and receive personalised advice to help shape and support your volunteering journey.

No appointment is needed—just drop in and take the first step towards finding your ideal volunteer role!

Check out our website for the schedule of Pop-Ups happening this month and find one near you.