This newsletter contains information on:

• September focus on: Volunteer Teacher/Tutor/Mentor roles
• Other New Volunteering Opportunities
• Local Volunteer Expo in Dublin 15 & in Balbriggan
• Community Volunteers
• Volunteer Wellbeing Survey 2025
• Volunteer Ireland Awards 2025
• Volunteer Centre Pop-up at a library near you

September focus on: Volunteer Teacher/Tutor/Mentor roles

As a volunteer teacher/tutor/mentor, you not only share your knowledge and skills but also boost someone’s confidence and play a crucial role in helping them grow.
These volunteer roles cover a wide range of subjects, from mathematics, languages to basic literacy, digital skills, coding, and even gardening, welcoming learners of all ages—children, teens, and adults.
The duration of the commitment and the requirements will differ based on the type of role and the learners involved. It is essential that you read the full role details carefully.

Check out the following volunteering roles in this field:

• Volunteer Facilitator with Action For Happiness (Remote)
• Conversational English Volunteer Tutors – Dublin 1 with AKIDWA (Dublin 1)
• Creative Writing Mentor with Primary Schools with Fighting Words
• Conversational English Tutor with Practical Language Service (various roles available for English, Somali, Russian, Arabic and Ukrainian speakers) (Dublin 15, Dublin 8, Dublin 1)
• Digital Art Club volunteer- Luttrellstown with Foroige (Blanchardstown)
• Volunteer Irish Teacher (Crumlin Area) with Citywise Education (Dublin 12)
• Volunteer Maths Teacher (Crumlin Area) with Citywise Education (Dublin 12)
• Volunteer for Afterschool Programmes (Ballymun area) with Citywise Education (Ballymun)
• General No Name Club Adult Leader Volunteer – Swords, Co Dublin with No Name Club (Swords)

Other New Volunteering Opportunities

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

• Mental Health Ireland fundraiser – Blanchardstown Shopping Centre 27th / 28th September (Dublin 15) – register by Wed 24th.
• Swim Session and Committee Volunteer Dublin 15 with Phoenix Flyers Special Olympics Swimming Club (Dublin 15)
• Assistant Swimming Coach Dublin 15 with Phoenix Flyers Special Olympics Swimming Club (Dublin 15)
• Salesforce Database Support Volunteer Dublin 15 with Fingal Volunteer Centre (Dublin 15)
• Volunteer Gardener – Mulhuddart Dublin15 with Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre (Dublin 15)
• Russian Speaking Volunteer Befriender Dublin 15 with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalous Castleknock (Dublin 15)
• Family Support Volunteer- Dublin 15 with Home-Start Blanchardstown (Dublin 15)
• Volunteer Graphic Designer- Donabate with Donabate Portrane Community Council (Donabate)
• Retail Community Champion- Malahide with Vision Ireland – the new name for NCBI (Malahide)
• Assistant Office Receptionist- Swords with B.A.S.E (Brackenstown Adult Scene of Education) (Swords)
• Support Volunteer with ARC Cancer Support Centres (Dublin 7, Dublin 4, Dublin 8)
• Volunteer Apple Pickers & Charity Deliveries with Falling Fruit Ireland (Dublinwide)
• Volunteer Befriender with Irish Refugee Council (Nationwide)
• Volunteer to Sew Reusable Pads for the Pachamama Project with The Pachamama Project (From Home)
• Christmas / New Year Card Makers via Fingal Volunteer Centre for local organisations (From Home)

Local Volunteer Expo in Dublin 15 & in Balbriggan

Mark your calendars – Local Volunteer Expos are coming this Fall!

We are bringing the local volunteer Expo to Dublin 15 on the 4th of October and to Balbriggan on the 18th of October.
If you live, work, or spend time in these areas, this is your chance to connect with local volunteer organisations who are looking for people just like you.
The Expos are a welcoming space to:

• Meet inspiring people from a variety of organisations
• Learn about the causes they’re passionate about
• Find opportunities that spark your own interest and values

Details of Volunteer Expo Dublin 15:
 Saturday, 4th October 2025
 2:00 – 4:00 pm
 Blanchardstown Library

Details of Volunteer Expo Balbriggan:
 Saturday, 18th October 2025
 1:00 – 3:00 pm
 Our Balbriggan Office, George’s Square, Balbriggan

Come along, have a chat, and see where your time and talents can make a difference!

Help Us Spread the Word!  
Help us get the word out about the expo by sharing the Expo poster on your social media, in Facebook groups, local community networks, and even on your office Slack.

Don’t forget to bring your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors—everyone’s welcome, the more, the merrier!

Community Volunteers 

Our Community Volunteers are making September truly memorable for festival goers So far this month they have been supporting the Howth Maritime Seafood Festival, Safer Together Blanchardstown and the All-Ireland Piping & Drumming Championships 2025 in Lusk with energy and dedication.
This weekend they will be back to Blanchardstown to support the Mental Health Ireland Fundraising event in the Shopping Centre.

If you want to be part of these events, register your interest for any of the events: Community Volunteers Profile

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

Volunteer Wellbeing Survey 2025

Have you recently started volunteering?
We would love to hear about your experience! Please take a short survey on the well-being benefits of volunteering. Your feedback will help us understand how volunteering influences your health, well-being, and overall experience as a volunteer.

To participate, complete the survey here:  Volunteer Wellbeing Survey 2025

This survey is intended for individuals who are currently volunteering, regardless of when they began.
Results will be shared on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2025.

Volunteer Ireland Awards 2025

Every day, volunteers across Ireland provide essential services and bring immense joy to the people around them.
The Volunteer Ireland Awards celebrate these contributions by recognising the incredible impact volunteers make in their communities. Nominations for the 2025 Awards are now open.
In December, winners will be announced across 11 award categories, along with the prestigious Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year Award. To ensure every effort is valued, each nominated volunteer will also receive a special thank-you card from Volunteer Ireland.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them today at: www.volunteer.ie/nominate-a-volunteer

Volunteer Ireland Awards Photo Contest: Share your photos of volunteers in action for a chance to be featured at the 2025 Awards Ceremony. The winning photographer will also receive two tickets to attend the event, where their photo will be showcased.

Submit your pictures of volunteers in action: Volunteer Ireland Awards photography contest

Volunteer Centre Pop-up at a library near you 

Our library pop-ups are now a regular feature at libraries throughout Fingal.

These pop-ups offer a great opportunity for all our volunteers to meet us 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.