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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 1d

World Mental Health Day Health Fair!

📅 Fri, Oct 10 | 9:30am–12:30pm
📍 Jobstown Community Centre

Join us for a morning of connection, music, and community!
30+ local & national services, refreshments, and more — everyone’s welcome!

#DublinDoesGood #OneJobstown #Tallaght #WorldMentalHealthDay

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 2d

Ready to make every volunteer feel they belong?

Join our Fostering Belonging in Your Volunteer Programme training on 6 November.
Build belonging, lead inclusively, and create welcoming spaces.

Book now — scan the code or follow the link: buff.ly/Kx8gpjH

#DublinDoesGood #SDVC #VolunteeringMatters

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 3d

Thank you to everyone who joined our Do Good, Feel Good session today! 💚

We explored simple ways to stay energised and care for our wellbeing while making a difference and caring for others.

#DublinDoesGood #WorldMentalHealthDay #DoGoodFeelGood

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 6d

Passionate about helping young people?
Join Scouting Ireland as a Beaver/Cub/Scout Leader in Dublin and start the adventure!

We need you for 2 hours every week for 6 months. Full support provided.

Follow the link or scan the code to learn more and register: buff.ly/KVsgWh9

#DublinDoesGood

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 7d

Want to give back to your community?
Start your volunteering journey with Foróige!

📅Join Foróige Volunteer Information Session this Saturday, October 4th, at The Big Picture Tallaght.

Find out how you can make a difference!

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 9d

✨ Interested in volunteering?
Whether you’re just starting your volunteer journey or looking for new opportunities, join us at Lucan Library between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to meet our Engagement Team and discover exciting volunteer roles!

#DublinDoesGood #SDVC #Volunteering

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 11d

🚨 Don’t miss out!
Nominate your volunteers for the Volunteer Ireland Awards today - everyone’s eligible, and every nominee gets a thank-you card.

Nominate now: volunteer.ie/nominate

#VolunteerIreland #DublinDoesGood #VIAwards2025

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 15d

🌿✨ Knocklyon Tidy Towns Needs You! ✨🌿

Knocklyon Tidy Towns is looking for volunteers! From litter-picking to planting to seasonal projects, every hand helps.

Scan the QR code or follow the link to learn more or register: buff.ly/d8NtNAk

#DublinDoesGood #KnocklyonTT #CommunitySupport

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 17d

Join Global Garden Clondalkin!
Love gardening or keen to learn?
Help Global Garden Clondalkin every Wednesday with planting and weeding. Grow food, build friendship, and support community.

Follow the link or scan the code to learn more and register: buff.ly/KnakB0N

#DublinDoesGood

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 23d

🌟 Grateful to everyone who joined our Volunteer Leaders Forum! Your energy and ideas make such a difference in strengthening volunteering across South Dublin. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our upcoming Forum meetings!

You can check our upcoming events here: buff.ly/6gJvgUj

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 25d

A great fun day out at the Active South Dublin end of summer colour run. Our Community volunteers and TeamCityWest had great craic supporting the event! #dublin #dublindoesgood #communityvolunteers #integration

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 26d

The Volunteer Ireland Awards are Ireland’s national celebration of volunteers.
Every volunteer is eligible, no matter how long they've volunteered or the type of volunteering they do! And every nominee gets a thank-you card in the post!

Submit a nomination now at volunteer.ie/nominate

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · 29d

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s Managing Difficult Volunteer Situations workshop.
Together we’re raising the bar for volunteer support.

Explore upcoming workshops and events - full calendar here: buff.ly/6gJvgUj

#DublinDoesGood #SDVC #VolunteerManagement

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 10

Thank you to everyone who joined our September Volunteer Information Session - your energy and questions were brilliant.
Ready to begin your volunteering journey?
Follow the link for new dates of upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions and other events. 👉 buff.ly/6gJvgUj

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 9

Our amazing Community Volunteers Team at the Lucan Festival this weekend.
It was an absolute pleasure to be part of this fabulous event!

#LucanFestival #CommunityVolunteers #DublinDoesGood

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 9

Volunteers - take care of YOU too!
Join our interactive session to celebrate your impact and learn simple ways to stay energised, set boundaries and keep volunteering sustainable.

Limited spots available — reserve yours today! 👉 buff.ly/gsxsADg

#DublinDoesGood #SDVC #VolunteerWellbeing

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 8

🚨It’s almost here!🚨

The Volunteer Leaders Forum is on Wednesday, September 17

🕙 10am – 12pm
📍 Rua Red, Tallaght

A morning of ideas, collaboration, and inspiration with volunteer leaders in our community.

Don't miss the chance - Book your place today! 👉 buff.ly/cBaFa4x

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 5

💚 Green Ribbon Event 💚

Join us on September 10 at 6.15 pm, Brookfield Youth Community Centre, for a very informal information evening on mental health.

Real stories • Mental health • Community support

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #GreenRibbonMonth #CommunitySupport

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 4

Society for Old Lucan is seeking Tour Guide Assistants to support monthly tours of Lucan Demesne.

Interested? Scan the code or follow the link to learn more or register: 👉 buff.ly/DVYPs2N

#DublinDoesGood #LucanHistory #VolunteerWithSOL

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Sep 1

🚨 Few spots left! 🚨
Volunteer Managers & Leaders – join us for
"Managing Difficult Volunteer Situations"
✅ Practical advice
✅ Real-life scenarios
✅ Keep your program thriving

📅 Thu 11 Sept 2025 | 🕒 10am–1pm
📍 Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre

Secure your place now ➡️ buff.ly/LjAcQxh

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Aug 31

Day 2 of our community volunteers supporting the Amgen Irish Open Volunteer Program. Over 400 volunteers greeted with welcoming smiles and sent on their way with uniforms and accreditation! #irishopen #communityvolunteers #dublin #volunteering

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Aug 30

Community Volunteers in the House!

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South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Aug 30

South Dublin Community are in the house at the Amgen Irish Open! Great day supporting the volunteer team distributing uniforms and accreditation. #irishopen #communityvolunteers #kclub #volunteering

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Aug 29

Our Community Volunteers Team are looking forward to supporting the Amgen Irish Open in the KClub over the next couple of days! We will be providing a huge welcome and support to the 500 club volunteers who will make the event happen. #irishopen #communityvolunteers#amgenirishopen #volunteering

South Dublin Volunteer Centre @volunteerdublin.ie · Aug 27

Help create CVs & cover letters
📍 Mountain Park
🗓 Tuesdays, 2–4 pm
✅ Training provided
You need:
• PC + MS Office/Google skills
• English + another language (Arabic, French, Pashto, Somali, Farsi/Dari, Spanish, Ukrainian, etc.)
• Good typing & communication
Apply now! buff.ly/fk2Dfff