It is so incredible to see Padraig O'Rourke taking the initiative to form a voluntary men's singing group which raised funds for Vita House Family Centre. The group performed at several events over the holiday season and presented a cheque to the organisation yesterday evening.

It's amazing to have come across this heartwarming article in Roscommon People which thanks volunteers for their efforts. It means the world to volunteers to feel appreciated and we appreciate the time the writer took to voice their thanks.

Volunteering has a large financial impact on charities and the services they provide. Ivan Cooper notes that 'our willingness to give back is a selfless act and a way of finding more purpose in our lives'. bit.ly/3NPivWR

Networking done through volunteering opens doors. Iryan Skakun was able to meet some local artists in Roscommon through her experience of being a volunteer. This led to her being invited to collaborate on a Christmas play supported by Roscommon Town Team!
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Befriender Jim explains why he volunteers: “It seems the right thing to do, it seems the good thing to do”; his befriendee Majeed says it has “eased the burden of loneliness” at Spirasi ‘s wonderful #IVD2023 event. #IfEveryoneDid

It's #InternationalVolunteerDay 2023! To mark the day, we in Roscommon Volunteer Centre wanted to share with you this case study of two volunteers from Nicaragua who relocated to Ballaghaderreen and got involved in their community through volunteering: bitly.ws/34pN5

We're so delighted to have Olena Kovalevych volunteer her time to help Roscommon Volunteer Centre usher in the festive season. Her floral design in the Petrikovka style is beautiful! Thank you Olena!

Feedback is being collected from community organisations and individuals (particularly from a migrant background) to inform the next Migration Integration Strategy. Please complete the survey (available in multiple languages) at: research3.ipsosinteractive.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.…

We would like to thank all members of the public who took the time to nominate a volunteer or community group for the Roscommon Volunteer Awards. The submissions are now being coded and will be sent to judges who have the difficult choice to select winners for each category!

The closing date for submitting nominations for the Roscommon Volunteer Awards is fast approaching! Nominate an outstanding volunteer or community group by 5 p.m. on 17th November!

There are so many volunteers that give their time to creating a healthier and better community in ways large and small. Say 'thank you' by nominating them for the Health and Well-Being Volunteer today. bit.ly/48Wb4pC

Know someone that creates awareness around an important community cause? Why not nominate them for the Community Cause Champion today? Animal welfare, health issues, environmental causes, heritage work, LGBTQI+ rights, etc. will be considered. bit.ly/48Wb4pC

Roscommon Volunteer Centre are delighted to have been mentioned in the Roscommon Tidy Towns Adjudication Report. The beautiful floral artwork of Olena Kovalevych has indeed attracted much attention and has added a more inviting feel to the town centre.

We're so excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Roscommon Volunteer Awards. What better way to say 'thank you' than to nominate a volunteer or community group for the hard work they do throughout the year to improve our communities? bit.ly/48Wb4pC

Autumn is here and there's much to look forward to. We're delighted with local Ukrainian artist, Anna Honcharenko who volunteered her time to paint our window front. It looks fabulous and perfect for the season! See other works of hers on Insta: instagram.com/design._.avenu…

'We just wanted to send you our most heartfelt thanks for supporting our Autumn Fete yesterday, we really could not manage these larger events without the support of Roscommon Volunteer Centre' -- Sabrina Brady, Events Coordinator at Strokestown Park.

'Volunteers play a vital role in enabling charities to deliver benefits to users of their services... The economic value of volunteering is significant.' See Charities Regulator Report on the Social and Economic Impact of Registered Charities in Ireland 2023: bit.ly/3PyASix

We were delighted to support the Roscommon Agricultural Show this weekend. Over 20 #CommunityVolunteer came out to support activities throughout the day. Wonderful event for the community!

Less than a week is left to apply for the Events Coordinator role with Roscommon Volunteer Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to meet and support community groups working in County Roscommon. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Holy wells are sites of heritage, cultural and religious interest and significance. The Roscommon Holy Wells project invites members of the public to volunteer a bit of their time to sharing their knowledge of holy wells in their vicinity: bit.ly/47Xz0Z3