As life returns to something approaching normal, Louth Volunteer Centre has reopened its offices in Bolton Street and according to their new Manager Kayleigh Mulligan there are already over 40 new vacancies posted on the National Volunteering Database by Louth organisations.
“It is clear that volunteering is re-opening and organisations are keen to welcome volunteers back” said Kayleigh who has worked with Volunteer Louth for nine years before taking up the role of manager when her predecessor Grainne Berrill joined the staff of the Drogheda Implementation Board.
“While there was a slow start to January, despite the easing of government COVID-19 restrictions, there are now a wide variety of roles available for potential volunteers to view on I-VOL and in particular a strong return to in-person volunteering.
“It is clear from the breadth of new roles available that there is a big demand for new volunteers within community groups and it is great to see so many services re-engaging with volunteering”, says Kayleigh.
Examples of roles currently available include; volunteer youth workers, befriending services, office administration, tidy towns, fund raising and events such as the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Louth Community Volunteers
Louth Volunteer Centre are also registering volunteers for the new Louth Community Volunteers programme which was launched last September by the Minister of State for Charities Joe O’Brien.
This programme gives volunteers a great opportunity to get involved in their local community by supporting local events and initiatives while also supporting more urgent needs that may arise unexpectedly.
The programme will help organisations respond effectively to needs in our communities by allowing them to engage enthusiastic, local Community Volunteers who have raised their hand to say they want to get involved and help out.
Louth Community Volunteers began their volunteering on Christmas Day when they visited people across the county that had been identified as not having a visit or a dinner on Christmas Day.
Louth Volunteer Centre also host regular online information sessions for volunteers, the next of which will be taking place on Saturday 12th March at 11am.
To get involved in Louth Community Volunteers, or to find out more about volunteering in general please visit www.volunteerlouth.ie or call Louth Volunteer Centre on 041 9809 008.
Louth Volunteer Centre is open to the public from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday in Bolton Street, Drogheda.
