Westmeath Volunteer Centre

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Presentation transcript:

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: Our mission is to promote the value of volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Ireland.

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

Westmeath Volunteer Centre What 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.

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

Westmeath Volunteer Centre 2017 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.

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