This newsletter contains information on:

• October focus on- Phone Support Volunteers
• Other New Volunteering Opportunities
• Volunteer Wellbeing Survey – Results are in
• Community Volunteers
• Volunteer Centre Pop-Ups

October focus on: Phone Support Volunteers

Phone Support Volunteer is a rewarding and dynamic remote role that serves various segments of the community.

Some roles are about answering phone calls, you’ll act as an information provider, answering questions, assisting rescue workers, offering guidance… You are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking support and care, representing the organisation with compassion and dedication.

Other roles are about making phone calls, mostly to individuals who are isolated and the calls mostly involve having a friendly conversation.

Make sure to check every role, some require you to have a laptop to answer the calls, other roles only require a phone. Some roles can be done from home, others from the organisation’s office. Training is provided in every role.

Check out the following volunteering roles in this field:

• Text About It Volunteer with Text About It 50808
• Rescue Helpline with The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland (CDPA)
• Support Line Volunteer with Irish Foster Care Association
• Kitty Fosterer Supporter with The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland(CDPA)
• Connection Network Volunteer with National Council for the Blind

Other New Volunteering Opportunities

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

• Volunteer Community Bike Ride Leader with Cycling Ireland (Nationwide)
• Setup Crew- Tuesday 11th November Blanchardstown with Badminton Ireland (Dublin15)
• Volunteer Participant in Medical Research with Research Motor Neurone (Dublin 2)
• Event Photographer with Swords Women’s Shed (Swords)
• Committee Member with Blanchardstown Village Tidy Towns (Dublin15)
• Maths for Life- Teaching Support Volunteer Swords with Down Syndrome Centre (Swords)
• Treasurer with Loving and Affectionate Family (Dublin 15)
• Balbriggan Community First Responder Volunteers with Balbriggan CFR (Balbriggan)
• Blanchardstown Community First Responder with Blanchardstown Northwest CFR (Dublin 15)
• Healthy Research Participant – Study of Motor Control in Motor Neuron Disease with Research Motor Neurone (Dublin 8)
• Director with Community Development Experience with Loving and Affectionate Family (Dublin 15)

Volunteer Wellbeing Survey – Results are in

On World Mental Health Day we shared the results of the Volunteer Wellbeing Survey we conducted in September-early October. Over 500 active volunteers across Dublin participated in our research. Participants actively volunteering in various sectors voiced the same thing: Volunteering is good for you!

Full survey findings are available at: Volunteer Wellbeing Survey

Community Volunteers 

Following a thrilling event in 2023, we are excited to return to the Sport Ireland Campus near Blanchardstown to support the UCI Cyclo-Cross event!

Community Volunteers will cover various roles on the day e.g. scanning tickets at the entrance, supporting visitors with directions, helping out in a strategic location such as where the cyclists train, the media centre, the anti-doping testing area…

While roles are mostly outdoor and the day can be cold and wet, we do foresee the amount of fun will keep us warm.

The event is taking place on Sunday 1st December in the Sport Ireland Campus (near Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) from 8am to 4pm.

If you want to register your interest for the role,
–  Already a Community Volunteer, head to your CV portal to register.
–  Not yet a Community Volunteer, email Ruth at ruth@volunteerfingal.ie

Volunteer Centre Pop-Ups 

Stop by our Volunteer Centre Pop-Up to chat with one of our Outreach Officers in person, ask questions, and get personalised advice on finding the perfect volunteer role for you.

From learning how to search for roles and apply to understanding what to expect, our Outreach officers will walk you through every step, making the process simple and enjoyable.

Explore your next steps in volunteering with no appointment necessary.

Calendar of Pop-Ups in November / December 2024 available here.