SVP provides a variety of support services to children, families, adults and older people throughout the country. Some of these services include childcare, youth clubs, community resource centres, daycare centres for older people and Meals on Wheels services.
Volunteer roles vary from management committee members, Meals on Wheels drivers, activity support roles for children or adult services etc.
If you are looking to share your skills, and passions and give back to your community, please read more about the available roles in your regions below.
1. Once you find a role and location suitable for you, please fill in the expression of interest form.
2. You will then receive a link to complete the full application form.
3. One of our members will be in touch with you to organise a meeting for an opportunity to learn more about the service and the volunteer role, and to make sure this is the right role for you.
Once all are happy to proceed with the volunteer role, we will then;
4. Complete Garda Vetting (and International Police Clearance where applicable)
5. Contact your references
6. Organise training.
1. To SVP Induction Training – 3 online modules
2. Local Induction- In-person training.
3. You will receive a Volunteer Handbook with all you need to know.
4. Safeguarding training – Relevant to your role.
5. Ongoing support and training as required
Benefits of Volunteering
- Develop confidence, patience, adaptability, leadership, communication, and much more.
- An opportunity to develop friendships and meaningful relationships with like-minded peers.
- Contribute positively to the lives of others in our community.
East Region
Donnybrook Youth Club - Volunteer Activity Leaders - working with children 7 to 18 years old.
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Newbridge Day Care Centre – Meals on Wheels Driver.
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Newbridge Day Care Centre – Activities Leaders - Special Skills, music, arts, drama, pottery, gardening, etc.
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St Conleths Day Care Centre, Kildare – Meals on Wheels Driver.
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St Conleths Day Care Centre, Kildare – Activities Leaders - Special Skills, cooking, music, arts, drama, pottery etc.
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South West Region
Castleisland Family Resource Centre, Kerry - Literacy Assistants - after-school tutors with an emphasis on literacy for school-age children.
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Listowel Meals on Wheels, Kerry – Meals on Wheels Driver.
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Lough Meals on Wheels, Cork – Meals on Wheels Driver.
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Mid West Region
Limerick Drop in Centre - Centre Volunteers – Assisting with welcoming our service users and helping at the coffee shop.
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West Region
Ballina Resource Centre, Mayo - After School Tutors - for primary and secondary school children.
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Ballina Resource Centre, Mayo - Parents Group - Irish Language Volunteer, to help parents with their Irish language skills, so parents can support their children with homework, reading etc.
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North West Region
Bundoran Ozanam House Residential Unit, Donegal – Meals on Wheels Driver.
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South East Region
St Jospeh's Childcare, Waterford City - Activities Leaders - Special Skills, cooking, music, arts, drama, pottery etc.
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