Volunteering

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering enriches lives, builds networks, and creates a positive impact. It enhances your university experience, personal and professional growth, and is fun. It also boosts your CV, showing employers you have essential skills like project management, communication, and teamwork.

How can UCC help you with volunteering?

UCC has a Volunteering Pathway, as part of the EmployAgility Awards.

To receive an award through the Volunteering Pathway a student must complete a period of unpaid volunteering in an on or off campus organisation. Students participating in the EmployAgility Awards Volunteering Pathway are required to dedicate a minimum of twenty hours of their time to the organisation. Upon completing the 20 hours, students are required to complete a reflective report and update their CV. Learn more about the UCC EmployAgility Awards

StudentVolunteer.ie is a new easy to use, one-stop-shop portal connecting higher education students with civil society organisation volunteering opportunities. Register and apply at any time.

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Volunteering in Ireland

There are countless ways to volunteer and many organizations across Ireland seeking help. Start by browsing opportunities on Student Volunteer.ie or the national database.

Volunteer Ireland
The national volunteer development agency supports local Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services. Their goal is to ensure everyone who wants to volunteer can do so.

Active Link
A professional hub for Community and Voluntary groups, NGOs, Charities, and the Non-Profit Sector in Ireland to:

promote their work / activities / campaigns;
advertise vacancies and volunteering opportunities

Volunteering abroad

Volunteering overseas demonstrates adaptability, resilience, and independence. Check with the Department of Foreign Affairs for safety. Specialist organizations provide support, training, and information, and maintain a database of opportunities.

Irish Aid

A Better World, Ireland’s new policy for international development, has been formally launched by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney earlier in 2019. A Better World charts a clear way forward to achieve our ambition of a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world, shaping and protecting our stability, our prosperity, our shared interests and our common future. Get involved and make a difference around the world.

Where do I start?

Ask for written information about the charity's programmes, finances, and credentials.
Ensure you are comfortable with their fundraising methods and expenditure policies.
Choose a charity or group that matches your skills and provides supervision or appraisal sessions.
Research causes that are important to you and consider the skills you can offer.
Be prepared for interviews, application forms, and vetting procedures for working with children or at-risk populations.

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