Newsletter November 2023

Information included in this newsletter:

• Coming up- International Volunteer Day 2023
• Highlights from Community Volunteers: UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup
• Volunteering Opportunities in Fingal and beyond…

Coming up- International Volunteer Day

As International Volunteer Day is round the corner, we, Fingal Volunteer Centre and all the fantastic organisations that we work with would like to show our immense gratitude and appreciation for each one of you. Your selfless dedication, unwavering enthusiasm, and commitment to making a positive impact in our community do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for being the driving force behind positive change, for sharing your time and talents, and for being an inspiration for the whole Fingal community. Your impact extends far beyond the tasks you undertake; it resonates in the smiles you bring, the connections you forge, and the sense of unity you create.

Together, we are making a difference, one act of kindness at a time.

Happy International Volunteer Day!

UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup 2023- We were there!!

The weather definitely didn’t dampen the spirits of our volunteers at last Sunday’s World cup Cyclocross 2023. This amazing fast paced sporting event, hosted by Cycling Ireland, saw cyclists from around the world compete on a very challenging outdoor course.

Our volunteers helped with the ticket scanning, stewarding both on the course and in the press & media centre as well as in the VIP area and the fan zones.

Many thanks to our volunteer leaders Pat Nolan, Fiona, Aurore and Nilofar and to all who donned the infamous UCI bobble hat to come volunteer on what was a very successful fun-filled  event in Blanchardstown Sports Campus. -Ruth

If you are not a Community Volunteer and want more info on how to join us, check https://www.i-vol.ie/community-volunteers/

Volunteer Opportunities in Fingal and beyond…

Young people

• Phibblestown Foroige Club Volunteer with Foroige (Blanchardstown) (Dublin 15)
• Coordinator/assistant coordinator with Portmarnock Integrated Arch Club (Portmarnock)

Charity Shops

• Retail Assistant – Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 with Enable Ireland  (Dublin15)

Befriending/ Supporting

• Male and Female Parent Mentors needed Across Dublin with Le Cheile (Dublin-wide)
• Circles of Support and Accountability Volunteer with PACE (Dublin-wide)

With Elderly People 

• ‘Getting Started’ digital skills tutor with Age Action ( Dublin 15)
• ‘Getting Started’ digital skills tutor – Fingal with Age Action (Donabate)

Cooking

• Cook with Tolka River Project (Mulhuddart)

Driving

• Volunteer Driver with Balbriggan Meals on Wheels (Balbriggan)

Art, Culture, Media

• Lark Team Member with Irish Institute of Music and Song (Balbriggan)
• Musical Entertainment volunteer for an award event with Fingal Volunteer Centre (Swords)

Committee/Board work/Management

• Director of the board of management of PHM CLG with Parslickstown House Management CLG (Mulhuddart)
• Board Director with Tyrrelstown Community Centre (Tyrrelstown)