Volunteer Expo 2025
Save the Date!
As part of National Volunteer Week 2025, Fingal Volunteer Centre is proud to present the Fingal Volunteer Expo 2025—a celebration of community spirit, connection, and the incredible impact of volunteering.
Join us on Monday 19th May, between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Grand Hotel Malahide for an exciting and inspiring Volunteer Expo! This event is a unique opportunity to discover how you can make a difference in your community by exploring volunteer roles with 40 local and national charities and not-for-profit organisations across Fingal and North Dublin.
Whether you are new to volunteering or looking for a fresh opportunity, this Expo is the perfect place to start. Speak directly with representatives from a diverse range of organisations and learn how you can contribute to meaningful causes.
Special Guest: Mayor of Fingal
As an active volunteer himself, Cllr Brian McDonagh, Mayor of Fingal, will be visiting the event to show his support for volunteering and encourage community participation.
Meet Local and National Organisations
A wide variety of organisations will be present, ready to answer your questions and provide insights into their volunteer opportunities. (see full list below)
Additionally, visitors can:
Learn and practice CPR with Malahide & Portmarnock Community First Responders.
Discover the ‘Message in a Bottle’ project with Malahide Lions Club, aimed at making medical information easily accessible.
Tune into an ‘Outside Broadcast’ by Phoenix FM Community Radio in Dublin 15, featuring interviews with volunteers and organisations.
Explore volunteering in Boards with Boardmatch, who will be giving information on this particular type of volunteering that is critical to the running of organisations.
Discover Many Ways to Volunteer
Volunteering has evolved to suit a variety of lifestyles. Whether you’re interested in:
One-time opportunities, such as stewarding at events like Flavours of Fingal.
Regular commitments, like befriending for an hour a week.
Corporate volunteering, where businesses and employees give back to the community.
Remote volunteering, offering IT or administrative support from home.
No matter how much time you have to give, there is a role that fits your schedule and the team at Fingal Volunteer Centre is here to help match you with the perfect opportunity.
Join Us and Make a Difference!
Date: Monday 19th May 2025
Venue: The Grand Hotel, Malahide
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Volunteering offers more than just an opportunity to give back—it helps you build new skills, meet new people, and become part of a thriving community.
We’re especially grateful to the Grand Hotel Malahide for generously supporting this event. Located right on the stunning Malahide seafront, the Grand Hotel provides a beautiful and welcoming setting for our Expo—making it the perfect place to learn, connect, and celebrate the volunteer community.
Admission is free, and all are welcome. Whether you’re an experienced volunteer or just curious about getting involved, we’d love to see you there!
How to get there?
Getting to the Grand Hotel Malahide:
By Train: The Malahide DART station is approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Regular DART services connect Malahide to Dublin city centre, with journeys taking around 30 minutes.
By Bus: Several Dublin Bus routes serve Malahide, including routes 42 and H2. The nearest bus stop to the hotel is on Church Street, just a 2-minute walk away. For for information please see Dublin bus.
By Car: The Grand Hotel is accessible via the M1 and M50 motorways. Free parking is available on-site for visitors.
By Bicycle: For those cycling, bike racks are available at the hotel.
Who's coming?
