Mayo Volunteer Centre works to promote and support volunteering in Mayo. The centre manages an online database of volunteering opportunities which you can visit at www.volunteermayo.ie Each month, the Mayo Advertiser, in association with the Mayo Volunteer Centre, brings you volunteer news and highlights a sample of local volunteering options.
Current volunteering opportunities
Weekend break assistant – Clan Beo
Support a person with a disability and their family to participate and have fun at a weekend-long Adventure Break in Cavan in April.
Befriender for a person with disabilities in Ballyhaunis area – Western Care
Help a person with an intellectual disability to take part in social activities, go for a walk etc. Ballyhaunis and various other areas around Co Mayo
Befrienders - Aras Attracta, Swinford
Assist people with a disability to make friendship connections in the community, overcome barriers and promote social inclusion. Training and ongoing support provided to all volunteers.
Helpline volunteers – ISPCC
Listen and support children and young people via phone, web and text – one four-hour shift per week. Training provided.
Parade volunteer – St Patrick’s Day Parade, Castlebar
Help with traffic management and stewarding at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Castlebar on Sunday March 20.
Find out more
For more information call Brenda (Castlebar office ) on (087 ) 7555899 or Edel (Ballina office ) on (096 ) 71444 or visit www.volunteermayo.ie and register and apply for roles online. Look us up and like us on Facebook. Email: [email protected].
