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People who manage volunteers in charities, community groups or clubs are being invited to a Helping Others Help celebration evening in the PorterShed on the evening of November 29. The event is being organised by Galway Volunteer Centre to recognise the critical effort that often happens in the background of community initiatives in Galway city and county.

Four leaders from Galway who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential presented with their Gaisce President’s Award last week.

Galway Volunteer Centre is inviting volunteers, staff, and board members of local community, sports, environmental organisations, and not-for-profit groups to participate in a variety of free upskilling workshops in September, October and November.

Galway Volunteer Centre has announced a number of events to celebrate National Volunteering Week which takes place from September 21 to September 28.

The appetite of Mayo people to offer voluntary assistance within their communities amidst the Covid-19 crisis remains unabated, with over 300 volunteers registering in recent weeks with Mayo Volunteer Centre.

More than 500 people have signed with the Galway Volunteer Centre over the last two weeks to help assist organisations providing services to communities, particularly the most vulnerable, during the coronavirus restrictions.

Mayo Volunteer Centre is receiving 20 volunteers per day, with people coming forward to offer their help during the COVID-19 crisis.

Many students are now facing into Transition Year (TY) with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. This year offers a great opportunity to gain skills and experiences that should not be missed writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

ayo Volunteer Centre is encouraging not for profit organisations to increase their understanding of new ways of volunteering – as National Volunteering Week comes to an end this Sunday, May 22. The importance of volunteers was highlighted in a new survey of 400 volunteer involving organisations carried out by Volunteer Ireland and the network of Volunteer Centres. The survey found that 53 per cent of organisations that involve volunteers said they could not survive without them.

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.