Celebrating diversity of volunteers who help make Longford what it is

National Volunteering Week takes place during the third week of May every year (May 20 - 26).

This year’s theme is Uniquely Us, with a specific focus on exploring the diversity of volunteers who help make Longford what it is.

The week will see events take place across the county from volunteering information sessions to coffee mornings along with the launch of cross border research and a toolkit on inclusion in volunteering.

Gerry Smyth, Longford Volunteer Centre Coordinator commented, “We truly believe that celebrating, not just accommodating, the uniqueness of our volunteers makes our communities stronger and more connected. No matter your age, race, abilities, or status, we want to celebrate your place in the community and the volunteering that you, uniquely, do. National Volunteering Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things volunteering - whether you are a volunteer, are thinking about volunteering or simply want to appreciate the incredible impact volunteers have on our lives.”

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This National Volunteering Week we will be sharing personal volunteer stories and encouraging people across the county to think about the incredible impact that volunteers have on our communities.

National Volunteering Week has once again partnered with Healthy Ireland who share our vision of healthy, sustainable communities.

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Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Colm Burke TD, said “Volunteers across Ireland in all walks of life make an invaluable contribution to society and National Volunteering Week is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge their commitment. Individually, volunteers play a significant role in enriching the lives of others by giving freely of their time and skills. Collectively our rich network of volunteers all around the country has a truly transformative effect, making all of our communities stronger, more connected, more inclusive and more uniquely us.”

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National Volunteering Week runs from May 20- 26 and the volunteer centre team will be out and about with our pop-up volunteer centre in Longford Shopping Centre and Hazelwood Shopping Centre on Thursday and Friday (May 23 and 24) respectively. Hope to see you there!!

For further information contact 043 33 45555 or info@volunteerlongford.ie

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