New volunteer centre opening in Carrick will serve groups across Leitrim
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A new volunteer centre is to open in Leitrim which will provide a placement service between individuals and groups who want to volunteer and organisations that are seeking to involve volunteers.
It will be based at The Education Centre in Carrick-on-Shannon with staff available to meet groups and volunteers throughout the County on an outreach basis.
The centre will also provide training, Garda vetting, advice and supports to volunteer organisations. Funding for the establishment of the new centres came from the Dormant Action Plan, and ongoing funding support will be provided from the Department’s Volunteering Supports budget.
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Recognising the big impact of Longford volunteers
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National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate, recognise and thank volunteers, and to create awareness for the important work that they do throughout County Longford.
Gerry Smyth, Coordinator of Longford Volunteer Centre outlined, “National Volunteering Week returns from May 17 - 23.
Having come through an unprecedented year this year s theme recognises the big impact that small actions can have, so even if we are still restricted in our movements we can continue to make a difference.
“This year, to show appreciation to the wonderful volunteers out there, we invited people to ‘Tag-A-Volunteer’ and ‘Make-A-Heart’ for us to display in our main office at Longford Community Resources during National Volunteer Week. Hearts have been made out of all kinds of arts and crafts materials by our volunteers, members of Longford ICA, the Ballymahon Art Group, LCRL staff and the SICAP Craft Group.
Stay local and small for Volunteering Week in Offaly
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The theme for National Volunteering Week 2021 (17th – 23rd May) is Small Actions, Big Impact. National Volunteering Week celebrates the immense impact of volunteers throughout the county, inspiring others to volunteer along the way. The week will be a showcase of small ways people can make a difference, both to their local community and their own wellbeing. This National Volunteering Week, we re asking people to think small! Whether it s an action you can take to support your community like picking up litter or just being there for someone in your community that’s not feeling great about the current restrictions, even the smallest acts can have a big impact. The last year has been hard on us all, but there are small things we can do for ourselves, and for each other, that make a big difference, explains Offaly Volunteer Centre Manager, Deirdre Fox.