Tasks:

Meet and greet visitors to the centre.
Bringing people to appointments in the hospital.
Show visitors the range of information available
Arrange for visitors to meet with the nurse

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required:  

We will take volunteers who can commit to one four hour session either weekly, bi weekly or monthly. Six month commitment required for the role.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 50

Location of Volunteering:  Galway University Hospital

Extra Information:

The Daffodil Centre will be managed by a Cancer Information Service Nurse and supported by trained volunteers offering information to cancer patients and their families

(IN/PR)

Tasks:

Volunteers are needed to take part in specific fundraising campaigns including Flag Days, County Colours Day, Pub Runs, Scratch Campaign. Also helping out for Community Fundraising Events such as BBQ’s, Gigs, Sponsored Walks, Jumble Sales etc.
Tasks within this role include collecting money from the general public on the street or in specific places such as shopping centres as well as helping with community events.

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Fundraisers must be friendly, approachable, confident, interested in working for a children’s charity and willing to communicate with the general public

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required:

3 month commitment needed.
Most work is during the weekend, mornings and evenings are available. Days of events will be dependant on the planned dates of specific fundraising activities.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 10

Location of Volunteering:

Opportunities are available in Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Longford, Westmeath. Volunteers will be recruited from Galway, transport and accommodation will be provided for other locations or volunteers wil be met in their own location

Extra Information:

All volunteers must obtain Garda Clearance in order to volunteer for The Society. This will be discussed when meeting with the Community Fundraiser.

The ISPCC are Ireland’s leading children’s charity and rely heavily on the generosity of the general public and companies to raise 95% of its annual income. This year we must raise over €5.1 million to maintain existing services.

Tasks:

Ranganna aonaracha le foghlaimeoirí fásta
Individual classes with adult learners

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Scileanna léitheoireachta agus scríbhneoireachta maith
Good reading and writing skills

Time Required:

2 year commitment required.
2 hours per week

Number of Volunteers Needed: 8

Location of Volunteering: Carraroe

Extra Information:

Tugann muid cúnamh do dhaoine fásta le bunscileanna léitheoireacht , scríbhneoireacht agus uimhríocht
We provide classes in basic reading, writing and numeracy

(ED)

Tasks: Assist in the leading of scout meetings, planning programme and carrying out of the programe

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Volunteers should be enthusiastic, have an interest in working with young people, teaching creative skills and playing games. Should also have an interest in the outdoors e.g hiking, cook-outs and camping activities

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: 6 month commitment needed for this role. Meetings take place on Friday evenings.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 4

Location of Volunteering: Woodlands, Dublin Road, Galway

Extra Information: Previous experience in a scouting organisation/working with young people would be an advantage

(YO)

Tasks: To sit on the board of management and sub groups; eg finance

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Computer skills would be beneficial as well as some finance experience

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: One year commitment required. Meetings take place once a month and some extra time required for sub group meetings.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 4

Location of Volunteering: Bishop Street, Tuam

Extra Information:

Tuam Community Development Resource Centre is managed by a voluntary committee of people from the local community.
We encourage the involvement in our project of people who experience poverty and social exclusion in order to influence the development and direction of the project.
We support and promote collective action on issues of disadvantage and social exclusion.

(MA)

Tasks:

Help us look after our beautiful Celtic gardens and the surrounding woodland and meadows. We do a variety of outdoor work to suit volunteers experience and interests. It's fun, sociable and no experience is required.

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Just an enjoyment of being outside.

Training and Support Provided:

Time Required: Tuesday Mornings - Sessions last for two and half hours.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 10

Location of Volunteering: Brigit's Garden, Moycullen, Co. Galway

Extra Information:

We have an 11 acre site with gardens, nature trails and visitor centre. The gardens are open daily during the summer and we run all-year education programmes, conservation projects and special events.

(EN/PR)

Tasks: Volunteers can set up a local 1-2 KM walk where butterflies would be recorded once per week. There are 32 species of butterfly in Ireland. It would be important to keep the same route each week. Training Workshops are to be held in March for volunteers.

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Enthusiasm for nature and to have an interest in butterflies.
To enjoy the outdoors
Relatively good eyesight.

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required:

26 weeks from April to end September
1 hour per week

Number of Volunteers Needed: 50

Location of Volunteering:  Galway and Clare

(AN/EN)

Tasks: To drive one night a month for a group of young adults taking part in social activities

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Full D Driving Licence

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: Five to six hours per month. Commitment of six months to a year required.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Location of Volunteering:  Galway City

Extra Information:

We have a youth group within the IWA and we are looking for a volunteer driver for one night a month to pick up and drop off youth members of the IWA.

Tasks: Individuals who can provide grinds in secondary school subjects, particularly German, French, Spanish, Irish, Maths and Science would be very welcome.

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Enthusiasm & flexibility. Ability to provide grinds in secondary school subject.
Training will be provided for all volunteers

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: 3 months if possibe but commitment can be flexible. Minimum of 1-2 hours per week required

Number of Volunteers Needed: 10

Location of Volunteering: Various Schools in the Westside of Galway city.

Extra Information:

The School Completion Programme is an initiative that focuses on students at risk of early school leaving before completion of Senior Cycle. SCP supports targeted students by providing in-school, after school, out of school & holiday time programmes.

(ED,YO)

Tasks:

Either helping to design and manage the festival, or giving a workshop, or working with youth in advance of the festival
We are very flexible and open to new ideas around youth arts

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Either artistic ability or organizational skills
Enjoy working with young people
Have done or be willing to do Children First training

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: 6 month commitment, 2 hours per week.

Number of Volunteers Needed: as many as possible

Location of Volunteering: Clann Resource Centre, Oughterard, Co. Galway.

Extra Information:

We check references and ask people to fill out a declaration form and give photo ID and a PPS number.

(AR/YO)

Tasks:

To help with a new youth music jamming group (pop, rock, blues)
Help organise music jamming sessions, help young people play music in a group socially, help arrange music for group, listen to young people’s ideas.

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Musical ability -
Enjoy working with young people
Have done or be willing to do Children First training

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: 6 month commitment required. 2 hours per week.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Location of Volunteering:  Oughterard. Venue to be confirmed.

Extra Information:

We check references and ask people to fill out a declaration form and give photo ID and a PPS number

(AR/YO)

Tasks:

Organise rehearsals, help direct young people, listen to their ideas, manage small amount of funding/income/expenditure, be responsible for small amount of equipment

Skills/ Qualities Needed: 

Skills in circus, drama, arts/crafts would be useful but not essential
Enjoy working with young people
Have done or be willing to do Children First training

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required:  One year commitment required. 2 hours per week

Number of Volunteers Needed: 3

Location of Volunteering: St. Paul's Secondary School, Oughterard, Co. Galway

Extra Information:

We check references and ask people to fill out a declaration form and give photo ID and a PPS number

 (AR/YO)

Tasks: Seek out patients who are lost or unsure of where they are going. Provide directions. Assist with accompanying patients to various wards/departments/clinics/out patients. Be actively involved in engaging in a friendly manner in talking with patients. Maintain strict confidentiality in relating to patients and visitors alike in accordance with the Hospitals Confidentiality Policy. (Pilot Project in two areas (1) Main Reception and Reception in O.P.D.)

Skills/Qualities Needed: Anyone can play a part

Training and Support Provided: yes

Time Required: Minimum commitment of 6 months required. Shifts available are from 10-12.30 and 2-4.30 Mon-Fri

Number of Volunteers Needed: 25

(HE, PR)

Tasks:

Assisting clients with learning disabilities in a variety of areas within the training centre including catering/restaurant skills and computer literacy.

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

Patience.
A flair for cooking.
Ability to work with people with learning disabilities.

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: Volunteer required to work 2 hours between 10 am to 3 pm on any weekday. Hours worked can be determined by volunteers.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 5

Location of Volunteering: Sandy Road, Galway

Extra Information: Training in catering whilst volunteering will be available. The volunteer can complete Fetac modules with clients if they wish to. Hot meals are available every day during working hours.
This opportunity may suit anyone wishing to gain experience in care work/ social support work or anyone with an interest in cooking or computers.

(CO/ED/HE/PR)

Tasks:

Helping children with homework and reading from 2nd class to 6th.
Helping children with reading during school day

Skills/Qualities Needed:

Good literacy skills

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: Afterschool takes place from2.45 - 3.45 Monday- Thursday. Commitment for the school year is required.

(ED/YO)

Tasks: To drive the mini bus for group outings.

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Must have full D1 driving license

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: 3 month commitment required. times variable depending on outings.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Location of Volunteering: Galway

 

Tasks: To work with young people alongside the project worker. Supervision of and communication with young people. Participation in activities as required.

Skills/ Qualities Needed: An interest in working with young people. (12-18)

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: 3 month commitment required, 1-2 hours per week. Young people meet from Monday to Thursday evening.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 4

Location of Volunteering: Athenry

Extra Information:
We are also interested in hearing from people who may be available to volunteer on an occasional basis.

Tasks: Meeting with a woman once a week in the evenings. Going to bowling, cinema, coffee, etc.

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Knowledge of Irish sign language would be useful.

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required: One year commitment required. Approx 3 hours on Tuesday evenings.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Location of Volunteering: Galway city

Extra Information:
Our vision is of an inclusive society where deaf and hard of hearing people are fully integrated, with equality of opportunity and participation. It is our role to make this vision a reality by promoting the equal rights of deaf and hard of hearing people and enhancing their life opportunities

The individual wears two hearing aids and is a sign language user. However, she would be able to hear speech in a quiet one to one situation.

Tasks: Providing support via message board, one-to-one chat and texting to children and young people from www.childline.ie

Skills/ Qualities Needed:  Basic computer skills and fluent English. Potential volunteers should be open, warm, non-judgemental with a positive attitude towards young people. Persons of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.

Training and Support Provided: yes

Time Required: Attendance at training course and 1 year service with Childline - 4 hours per week. Volunteers wanted for 2-6 and 6-10 shifts

Number of Volunteers Needed: 30

Location of Volunteering: Galway City 

Extra Information: All volunteers will undergo training and screening processes.

(YO/CO) 

Tasks:
To help out at weekly meetings.
Helping out in the kitchen.
Taking part in activities with children, keeping area clean and tidy, helping to set up play room etc. We would love to get people who can provide entertainment and/or assist with outings and different events we organise.

Skills/ Qualities Needed: Friendly and outgoing nature. Welcoming to foreigners and new people to Galway.
Ability to work well with children. Opportunity to bring and develop any skills relevant to working with children.
Patience and kindness.

Support Provided: yes

Time Required: 2 hours from approx 3 pm - 5 pm on Wednesdays.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 2

Location of Volunteering: Methodist Church, Victoria Place, Galway.

Extra Information: The Friendship Club aims to offer friendship to newcomers from all over the world who have recently come to Galway. We are a non- demoninational organisation.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet and socialise with new people from all over the world who are new to Galway.
Minimum age requirement of 16. Character references will be requested.

(BE/YO/PR)