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Westmeath Volunteer Centre Michelle Raleigh Coordinator

Westmeath Volunteer Centre Michelle Raleigh Coordinator. Our Vision: A vibrant Irish society; where every person feels connected to their community through active participation in voluntary activities . Our Mission:

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Westmeath Volunteer Centre Michelle Raleigh Coordinator

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  1. Westmeath Volunteer Centre Michelle Raleigh Coordinator

  2. Our Vision: A vibrant Irish society; where every person feels connected to their community through active participation in voluntary activities. Our Mission: Our mission is to promote the value of volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Ireland.

  3. Key Objectives • Raise awareness of volunteering by offering a Support Service to the Public and to Community and Voluntary Organisations. • Increase access to volunteeringby increasing the capacity of Community and Voluntary Organisations, to engage volunteers and enhance their services. • Increase quality in volunteeringby promoting and developing best practice in volunteer management through information, training and consultancy.

  4. Westmeath Volunteer CentreWhat we do • Placement service - offer advice and support to individuals about different volunteering opportunities. • We also support organisations who involve volunteers and help them to develop quality volunteer opportunities. • Promote volunteering around the county. • Provide a Garda Vetting service for groups who do not have access to their own liaison person. • Provide training to Community and Voluntary groups specific to volunteering.

  5. Sample Volunteer Opportunities/Roles/Vacancies • Website design • Befriending • Administration • Social Media • Support worker • Videographer • Stewarts • Activities Volunteer • Fundraising • Maintenance • Radio presenters • Event managers • Researchers • Youth Leaders • Adult Literacy • Animal welfare

  6. Westmeath Volunteer Centre2017 Statistic’s • 280 – New volunteer registrations in 2017. • 34 –New organisations registered in 2017. • 13,765 - volunteers hours recorded in 2017 • 59- Organisations supported to develop 139 new volunteer opportunities. • 882 – Garda vetting applications processed.

  7. ANY QUESTIONS?

  8. Westmeath Volunteer Centre Contact details: Westmeath Community Development, Unit 1, Rockdean, Blyry Industrial Estate, Athlone, Co.Westmeath. N37 P668 Westmeath Community Development,Mullingar E.T.I. Ctr, Mullingar Business Park,Mullingar,Co. Westmeath. N91 X012 www.volunteerwestmeath.ie Phone 044 93 48571

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