This newsletter contains information on:

• July focus on: Remote or from home volunteer roles
• Other New Volunteering Opportunities
• Volunteer Expo Dublin 15
• Community Volunteers
• Volunteer Centre Pop-up at a library near you

July focus on: Remote or from home volunteer roles 

Volunteering from home offers exceptional flexibility, making it one of the most accessible and adaptable ways to give back. These roles can be done from anywhere, at times that suit the volunteer’s schedule.

Remote volunteer opportunities span a wide range of activities, including:

• Creative contributions – like crocheting or knitting items for charity shops to generate vital funds
• Administrative support – Assisting organizations with tasks like data entry, scheduling, bookkeeping, and general office work
• Letter writing – Sending thoughtful letters to seniors in care homes or individuals experiencing social isolation
• Pet fostering – Offering temporary care for cats or dogs until a permanent home is found
• Social media and digital outreach – Helping charities and nonprofits grow their online presence and connect with their audiences more effectively
• Friendly Phone call or virtual support – Providing a listening ear or friendly conversation over the phone, or staffing virtual support lines
• Skilled volunteering – Using professional expertise in areas such as language interpretation, web design, finance, HR, legal advice, or graphic design etc. Many organisations also seek experienced professionals to serve on their boards.
• Group coordinators – Facilitating and organising regular meetings for peer-support or special-interest groups
• Online teaching and tutoring – Supporting children or adults in learning through virtual lessons or skill-building sessions

From creative arts to professional consulting, remote roles let you contribute in ways that match your talents and availability—all from the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and steady internet access to volunteer for most of these roles. Some roles may require volunteers to attend in-person meetings once or twice during the volunteering period.

Various types of remote volunteer opportunities that are available:

• Research Study Coordinator (Remote) with PBC Ireland
• Fundraising Assistant (Mostly Remote) with Association of Irish Powerchair Football
• Volunteer Crafters for Purple Hearts Project with Carlow Volunteer Centre
• Social Media Assistant (Remote) with Association of Irish Powerchair Football
• Long Term Puppy Fosterer: Dublin with Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
• Text About It Volunteer with Spunout Text About It
• Telephone Support and Befriending Volunteer (Remote Role) with ALONE Dublin

Other New Volunteering Opportunities

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

• Befriender for individuals with disability Dublin 15 with Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) (Dublin 15)
• Van Driver with Frontline Make Change (Dublin 12 and across Dublin)
• ‘Getting Started’ Digital Skills Tutor – Balbriggan Library with Age Action (Balbriggan)
• No Name Club Adult Leader Volunteer – CastleKnock /Clonsilla,Dublin with No Name Club (Dublin 15)
• Coding & Digital Art Club volunteer Blanchardstown with Foroige (Blanchardstown) (Dublin 15)
• Down Syndrome Youth Club Volunteer Swords with Down Syndrome Centre- Swords (Swords)
• Conversational English Tutor with Practical Language Service (Dublin 15)

Once-off events:

• Donations Volunteer – Santry, Dublin (28th July- 4th August) with Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (Santry)
• Volunteer Steward & Ticket Collector 1st Aug Rush with Rush Community Council (Rush)
• Marshal/ Steward at Children’s Sports Event 3rd August- Dublin 15 with Mulhuddart Community Centre (Dublin 15)
• King of The Castle Cycle – Registration Stewards 3rd August Malahide with Cycle Against Suicide (Malahide)
• Ticket Collector for Kite Making Workshop 4th Aug- Rush with Rush Community Council (Rush)
• Volunteer Face Painter 4th August (11 am-2 pm) Rush with Rush Community Council (Rush)

Volunteer Expo Dublin 15  

Volunteer Expo Dublin15 Returns This October!

We are excited to announce the return of our Volunteer Expo this autumn!

If you live, work, or spend time in Dublin 15, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local organisations, discover their missions, explore a wide range of volunteer opportunities—and even sign up to get involved! Find out how your time and talents can truly make a difference in your community.

Expo Details:
 Date: Saturday, 4th October 2025
 Time: 2 pm – 4:00 pm
 Venue: Blanchardstown Library

Whether you are already a volunteer or just starting your volunteering journey, the Expo is the perfect place to:

• Know more about volunteer culture in your area
• Connect with passionate people from different charities and community groups that are doing vital work in Dublin 15
• Discover roles that match your interests, skills, and availability

No pre-booking required, you can pop in at any time that suits you between 2pm and 4.00pm.

More details about participating organisations will be shared in our next newsletter.

Community Volunteers 

Our fantastic Community Volunteers play a key role supporting their local communities during local events. We have 4 events coming up in September. If you want to give us a hand at any of those, please contact us to join our Community Volunteers Team.

Coming up:

• Event Steward- Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival
  6th & 7th September – 11am to 6pm – Howth Pier
• Event Steward- Safer Together Summer Festival
  13th September – 12pm to 5pm – Millennium Park, Blanchardstown
• Event Steward- All-Ireland Solo Piping and Drumming Championships
  20th September – Time TBC – Lusk
• Fundraising Stewards- Mental Health Ireland- Fundraiser
  27th & 28th September – 9am to 4.30pm – Blanchardstown SC

Volunteers are encouraged to register quickly as places are going fast!

To register your interest for any of the events: Community Volunteers Profile

Not a community volunteer yet, signup today: Community Volunteers Registration or get in touch with Megan: (info@volunteerfingal.ie, 01 899 1921)

Volunteer Centre Pop-up at a library near you 

Our library pop-ups will continue over the summer at libraries throughout Fingal.

These pop-ups offer a great opportunity for all our volunteers to meet one of our Outreach Officers in person, ask any questions about volunteering, and receive personalised advice to support your volunteer journey.

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

Calendar of Volunteer Centre Pop-Up is available here.