We’re happy to share the latest updates and opportunities with you in our February newsletter.

This newsletter contains information on:

• February focus on- Volunteer Drivers
• Did you know?
• Other Volunteering Opportunities
• Community Volunteers

Focus on – Volunteer Drivers

This month, we want to tell you more about the volunteer driver roles available with various organisations.

Volunteer drivers help and support the vulnerable within our community by driving them to their medical appointments or delivering meals at their door. Volunteer drivers also help organisations moving stocks (food, furniture, hampers..) from a site to another.

Every role requires a full driving license and a smile. Some roles require you to have your own car. Make sure to check the details before applying.

Note: Because of the nature of the volunteering opportunity, you may need to be Garda vetted which might delay your start. However, the wait is worthwhile and rewarding!If you have any questions or concerns about Garda Vetting, speak to us to know more about it.

Click the links below to check various volunteering opportunities currently available:

• Volunteer Driver for Balbriggan Meals on Wheels (Balbriggan)
• Hamper Driver for Friends of the Elderly Ireland (Dublin1)
• Volunteer Driver – Dublin (bring cancer patients to their appointments)  for Irish Cancer Society (North Dublin)
• Volunteer Driver for Meals on Wheels for Daughters of Charity Community Services (Dublin1 and Dublin7)
• Emergency Outreach Volunteer (Driver and Non-Driver) (Dublin 11)

Did you know?

There are 10 library branches across Fingal, open Monday to Saturday.
You can borrow books suitable for various ages, use computers with internet access, and get access to online material such as newspapers, e-books, and audiobooks directly on your mobile phone, and plenty more services…
All you need to do is become a member at a library near you!

For more information, speak with the staff at any library or check out https://www.fingal.ie/library-services 

Other Volunteering Opportunities

• Board Of Management Director with Mountview Fortlawn Community Centre (Dublin 15)
• Youth Mental Health Advocate – Swords with Jigsaw North Fingal (Swords)
• Volunteer Assistant with Young Women’s Group (Balbriggan)
• Memory Cafe Assistant with Donabate Portrane Community & Leisure Centre (Donabate)
• Youth Mental Health Advocate – Balbriggan with Jigsaw North Fingal (Balbriggan)

Community Volunteers 

Fingal Community Volunteers shifts for various events are now up on I-vol.

If you are registered as a community volunteer, you can check them and start applying for the role/s that best fits your interests and availability.

If you are interested in becoming a community volunteer and volunteer at one-of events please contact the Fingal Volunteer Centre at 01-8991921.