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VOLUNTEERING STAY CONNECTED
WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU? “Volunteering is a great a
Before starting to look for voluntary work, it is a good idea to way of getting involved in
put a shape on what you might do. Answering the following the community, of giving
questions may be helpful: back, or developing your
skills. It is positive social
What do you enjoy doing? engagement and helps to
You may have a hobby or expertise you wish to build better communities.
develop or share. Do you prefer working on your
own, or as part of a team, out there meeting people We also know that
or more in the background? volunteering makes people
happier, as well as being
How much time do you want to give? a great way to make new
Don’t overload yourself, rather allocate an amount friends – so why not join in”
of time. You can always do more if you find you
want to. -Nina Arwitz,CEO Volunteer Ireland
How do you know if the work will suit you?
When contacting an organisation, ask for a job
description of what is involved. What kind of
support will you have? Who will you work with? Do
you need training, and is it available?
Would you like to work with a particular group?
Most of Third Age’s work is with and for older
people and we have intergenerational projects also.
If you feel a particular empathy for this group, we
could suit each other very well.
To find out more you can also make contact with one of 26 Volunteer Centers or Volunteer
Information Services covering almost all counties in Ireland, where you can talk with a
member of staff about your specific interests.
For anyone interested, visit www.volunteer.ie to see how you can help and get
started volunteering. Telephone: (+353 1) 636 9446 | Email: info@volunteer.ie
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WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU? “Volunteering is a great a
Before starting to look for voluntary work, it is a good idea to way of getting involved in
put a shape on what you might do. Answering the following the community, of giving
questions may be helpful: back, or developing your
skills. It is positive social
What do you enjoy doing? engagement and helps to
You may have a hobby or expertise you wish to build better communities.
develop or share. Do you prefer working on your
own, or as part of a team, out there meeting people We also know that
or more in the background? volunteering makes people
happier, as well as being
How much time do you want to give? a great way to make new
Don’t overload yourself, rather allocate an amount friends – so why not join in”
of time. You can always do more if you find you
want to. -Nina Arwitz,CEO Volunteer Ireland
How do you know if the work will suit you?
When contacting an organisation, ask for a job
description of what is involved. What kind of
support will you have? Who will you work with? Do
you need training, and is it available?
Would you like to work with a particular group?
Most of Third Age’s work is with and for older
people and we have intergenerational projects also.
If you feel a particular empathy for this group, we
could suit each other very well.
To find out more you can also make contact with one of 26 Volunteer Centers or Volunteer
Information Services covering almost all counties in Ireland, where you can talk with a
member of staff about your specific interests.
For anyone interested, visit www.volunteer.ie to see how you can help and get
started volunteering. Telephone: (+353 1) 636 9446 | Email: info@volunteer.ie
216 Active Retirement Ireland www.activeirl.ie
