The eighth annual NUI Galway volunteering fair will take place on Thursday September 24 in Áras na Mac Léinn from 1pm to 5pm. With over 2,000 students, staff and members of the general public expected to attend, the fair will be officially opened by Galway City Mayor Declan McDonnell. Over 60 charities and community organisations will showcase the wide range of volunteer opportunities available for students.
This year NUI Galway’s volunteer programme ALIVE will also collaborate with the Galway Volunteer Centre in hosting the event.
The fair is part of a week-long celebration of volunteering at NUI Galway, the culmination of which will coincide with the national volunteering ‘Give it a Swirl' day on Friday September 25.
Lorraine Tansey, the Volunteer Coordinator of the ALIVE Programme at NUI Galway, said, “Students benefit enormously from getting involved with Galway city and county organisations. Whether it is working with youth, disability or social justice organisations, our students gain skills and experience while lending a hand. NUI Galway really values our community partners as they host and support our student volunteers. The fair is great opportunity for students to see the range of activities within the Galway community they can avail of, while also providing a space for organisations to recruit much needed volunteers”.
Exhibitors at the volunteer fair will include: Rehab Care, Habitat for Humanity, Down Syndrome Ireland; Childline, Galway Refugee Support Group, Simon Community, Enable Ireland and Positive Mental Health.
To book a stand or for further information, contact the ALIVE office on 091 493823 or email [email protected].
