Events

6th European Transplant & Dialysis Games (8 - 15 August)

The Irish Kidney Association is hosting the 6th European Transplant & Dialysis Games from August 8th- 15th 2010. Games Logo

It is the first time for these games to come to Ireland. 400+ people from 24 counties will join us in the week long celebration of life through sport. All of the participants will either be transplant recipients or be receiving regular dialysis treatment. DCU will house all the guests. The accommodation is set up in apartments and the teams will be staying together. For more information on the games please visit their web site.

Volunteers needed for Operational Trails at Dublin Airport (July - October)

Trials of individual processes and systems will commence in early July and build through the late summer to a number of advanced trials in September and October. Advance trials will involve the simulation of full passenger journeys through the new terminal and boarding gate pier.

Certificate in Community Interpreting (August 7 )

C 1 volunteer ertificate in Community Interpreting, accredited by the Open College Network Level 3 which is the recognised level for University entrance. The course will take place over seven Saturdays

Volunteers wanted by Oxfam for Trailtrekker (September 4-5)

Mournes to Carlingford 4-5 September 2010
Take up the TRAILTREKKER volunteer challenge!

TRAILTREKKER challenges teams to complete a 100km route across Irish terrain in less than 36 hours and we need your help! We estimate that we will need 200 volunteers for TRAILTREKKER 2010. We have over 100 teams of 4 walkers taking part in the event and each checkpoint needs volunteers to motivate and help the courageous walkers. Do you have what it takes to be part of the Oxfam Team? If so, read on!

Meet your local organisations (September 16 & 23)

logofingalleaderpart Fingal Leader Partnership present their local area meetings for Summer 2010. Two more events are planned for 2010 and take place as follows:

Ballyboughal: Thursday 16 September 1700 – 2100
Donabate: Thursday 23 September 1700 – 2100

Come along and meet the various organisations from your area as well as meeting with the staff of Fingal LEADER partnership and Fingal Volunteer Centre staff. As well as learning about the local organisations in your community you can also view some of our latest volunteering opportunities or learn about volunteer management practice. Whatever your interest; as a volunteer or volunteer involving organisationthere will be something for everyone at these events.

A number of other agencies and organisations proving services and supports to individuals and communities will also be present. So you can also find our what is going on in your community. Further details on venues and programmes will be available online shortly.

Autumn Volunteer Management Training (September / October 2010)

Our next four module Volunteer Management Training takes later this year in September and October 2010..

We will have 4 morning modules (Tuesdays in September, 0930 - 1330) or 4 evening modules (Tuesdays in October / November 1830 - 2130) to choose from. If you are interested in attending please view our volunteer management page for dates and a booking form.

To book a place on either course please complete an application form pdf Download a booking form for the Autumn 2010 Volunteer Management Training Course.

National Day of Volunteering (1 October 2010)

Now in its fourth year, the National Day of Volunteering 2010 will take place on Friday, 1st October and promises to be bigger than ever, building on the success of last year when more than 4,000 people got involved, volunteering in more than 170 projects across the 26 counties.

JCI Active Citizenship Week (3 - 10 October)

JCI Active Alfie JCI (Junior Chamber International) is a worldwide, not-for-profit organisation that contributes to the advancement of the global community. JCI Ireland are now promoting their Active Citizenship Week 2010.

International Volunteer Managers Appreciation Day (November 5)

Universally, people recognise the contribution of volunteers – in sport, health, emergency services, faith communities and the environmental lobby …in fact volunteers are involved in just about every aspect of service delivery in all walks of life. However, volunteering does not succeed in a vacuum.Behind this army of volunteers lies an equally dedicated group of individuals and agencies who are reponsible for the coordination, support, training, administration and recruitment of the world’s volunteers – skilled professionals who are adept at taking singular passion and turning it into effective action.That is why we celebrate International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day every year on November 1. It is important to let those professionals know that the spirit of volunteerism is enhanced and enabled by them, and to thank them. We urge you to mark your calendar and, whether you are an administrator, a volunteer, a community leader or someone who receives the benefit of volunteer help, to make sure the people who act as leaders and catalysts get the recognition they deserve!

A SHORT HISTORY OF IVMA DAY

International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day (IVMA Day) was founded and observed for the first time in 1999.It was developed in order to bring recognition to individual managers of volunteer resources and to promote a greater awareness of the catalytic role that VPM’s play in the mobilisation and support of the world’s volunteers.Over the years the day has grown to now receive support by volunteer involving agencies – both large and small – from right around the world.

Up until 2005, IVMA Day shared its day of celebration with International Volunteers Day on December 5. However, in 2006, IVMA Day moved to a stand alone date and was celebrated for the first time on November 1

2006 also saw the formation of a new ‘International Supporters Group’. This specially invited collection of invited key leaders and groups from around the world are helping to spread the word about IVMA Day internationally

Fingal Volunteer Centre is a proud Supporter of International Volunteer Managers Appreciation Day Universally, people recognise the contribution of volunteers – in sport, health, emergency services, faith communities and the environmental lobby on December 5, which in UN International Volunteer Day. In fact volunteers are involved in just about every aspect of service delivery in all walks of life.

Fingal Volunteer Managers Forum (November 5)

November 5 is International Volunteer Managers Appreciation Day and to mark the day Fingal Volunteer Centre is inviting all past and current participants in our Volunteer Management Training to a Volunteer Managers Forum to be held in Fingal County. Please note the date of Friday 5 November in your diary now and we will have more details shortly. Come along and meet your colleagues and peers in the sector.

International Volunteer Day (5 December)

International Volunteer Day - 5 December
International Volunteer Day -December 5

International Volunteer Day is a chance for individual volunteers, communities and organisations to promote their contributions to development at the local, national and international levels. By combining UN support with a grassroots mandate, International Volunteer Day is a unique opportunity for people and volunteer-involving organizations to work with government agencies, non-profit institutions, community groups, academia and the private sector.

European Year of Volunteering 2011

Major European civil society networks welcome decision of the European

Commission to work towards the European Year of Volunteering 2011

In a meeting held on 18th February 2009, it was announced that the European Commission, on instruction of President Barroso, has started preparing the European Year of Volunteering 2011.

This announcement follows an intensive two and a half year campaign led by an alliance of nineteen European networks active in volunteering and coordinated by the European Volunteer Centre (CEV).

We are delighted to see that the European Commission has taken up a civil society initiative. We believe that the decision to work towards 2011 as the European Year of Volunteering brings the Commission closer to the people of Europe and to their real concerns. It has responded to the voice of its citizens: over 100 million Europeans contribute to society as volunteers, putting into practice shared values

of solidarity, social cohesion and active citizenship.

Since volunteers contribute to so many EU policies, we welcome this move to acknowledge, celebrate and promote their engagement. We want the European Year of Volunteering 2011 to make an impact at every level and we are ready to support the Commission in its efforts to organise and deliver a meaningful and successful Year.

A number of European bodies (the European Economic and Social Committee (2006); the Council of Education and Youth Ministers (2007); the Committee of the Regions (2008) and the European Parliament, with a Written Declaration adopted by 454 MEPs in 2008) have already declared their support for this Year.

Note to the press:

The meeting hosted by the European Commission’s DG Education and Culture, brought together Pierre Mairesse, Director, Risto Raivio, Head of Unit, and representatives of “European Year of Volunteering 2011 alliance”.

This alliance includes the European Volunteer Centre (CEV), the Social Platform, the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (European Region), the Red Cross/European Union Office, the European Youth Forum (YFJ), the older peoples platform AGE, Caritas Europa, volonteurope (CSV), Solidar, the Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES), ENGAGE business network, EURAG, Johanniter International, the European Association of Voluntary Service Organisations (AVSO), the European Non-Governmental Sports Organizations (ENGSO and ENGSO Youth), Youth Action for Peace (YAP), the Euclid Network and Eurodiaconia.

> 100 Million Europeans = 100% Volunteers

=> 2011 European Year of Volunteering

Major European civil society networks welcome decision of the European Commission to work towards the European Year of Volunteering 2011. This announcement follows an intensive two and a half year campaign led by an alliance of nineteen European networks active in volunteering and coordinated by the European Volunteer Centre (CEV).