Newsletter October 2023

Happy Halloween Nilofar,

Welcome to the Spooktacular October Newsletter from Fingal Volunteer Centre!! 

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of volunteering in Fingal, where the spirits of community and giving are alive and well.

In this ghoulishly delightful edition, we’ve conjured up a cauldron of information, including:

• Coming-up for Community Volunteers – UCI Cyclocross World
  Cup
• Highlights of Fingal Volunteer Expo- Dublin15 Edition
• Current Volunteer Opportunities in Fingal and beyond

Coming-up… UCI Cyclocross World Cup 2023

The UCI Cyclocross World Cup is coming to Blanchardstown on Sunday, November 26,2023.

Cyclocross, or CX, is a fast and accessible cycling sport. It’s like cross-country running on wheels, combining road and mountain biking skills with a focus on handling bikes through bumpy, muddy terrain.

Our volunteers will have a unique chance to work behind the scenes at this World Cup event and cheer on the athletes. To join our community volunteer team, visit https://www.i-vol.ie/community-volunteers/ or contact Ruth at 087-401-7511. Don’t miss out on this fun and fast-paced event!

Fingal Volunteer Expo – Dublin 15 Edition

We wrapped up the Fingal Volunteer Expo in Dublin 15 last Thursday at Blanchardstown Library on a positive note. The event brought together volunteering organisations and volunteers, making it a success for the Dublin 15 community.

We had a variety of volunteering organisations at the expo and they talked to people and volunteers about different volunteer opportunities and how people can get involved to make a positive impact in the community.

We’ve also received inquiries from volunteers in other parts of Fingal who want similar events in their areas. There will be more volunteer expos and similar programs happening in different parts of Fingal County in the days to come. So stay tuned!!

Volunteer Opportunities in Fingal and beyond…

Youth Work

• Foroige Sports Club Leader with Foroige (Blanchardstown)
• Youth Club Educational Assistant – Dublin 9 with The Plough Youth Club (Dublin 9)

Remote Roles

• Language Buddy with SPEAK Dublin (Remote or Dublin)
• Text About It Volunteer with Text About It 50808 ( Remote)
• ALONE Telephone Support and Befriending Volunteer with ALONE Dublin (Remote)
• LETTER REQUEST to St. Patrick’s Care Centre Baldoyle with Fingal Volunteer Centre (Remote)

Befriending/ Mentoring

• Volunteers for Supporting Adults with Disability with Caring and Sharing Association (CASA) (Malahide)
• Circles of Support and Accountability Volunteer with PACE (Fingalwide)

Environment and Conservation

• Tidy Towns Volunteer with Blanchardstown Tidy Towns (Dublin15)
• Landscaper/ horticulturist with Donabate and Portrane Community Center (Donabate)
• Litter picker volunteer- Malahide with Malahide Tidy Towns (Malahide)

Driving

• Volunteer Driver with Balbriggan Meals on Wheels (Balbriggan)

Sports

• Setup Crew- Tuesday 14th November with Badminton Ireland (Blanchardstown)