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National Day of Volunteering 1st October 2010

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This year the National Day of Volunteering takes place on 1st October 2010 and we would love to see everyone getting involved.

If you are a voluntary or community group why not reach out to your community and organise a volunteering event in which everyone can get involved.

If you are a business why not look take a look at your community and see where you can volunteer for a day, or give your employees time to volunteer on a project of your choice.

If you are an individaul, why not give an hour of your time to a project near you.

To discuss your options, why not give us a call on 01 2040885  

 
August Once Off Opportunities

 

Wicklow County Council - Seashore fun at libraries

Once again the County Council are running Seashore and Water Fun workshops for children in the local libraries where there will be storytelling, puppet making, crafts and quizzes to explore and learn about the coast of Wicklow. Volunteers are needed to help out on either 3rd August in Arklow or 4th in Wicklow from 10.30 am to 1.00pm.

Comhairle Na N'Og - Bands Showcase

Comhairle Youth Councils organise various actvities like gigs and arts festivals as well as working on campaigns such as the abolition of mosquito alarms. Their next event is a Young Bands of Wicklow Showcase in the Mermaid Theatre, Bray on Saturday August 7th. Volunteers are needed to steward, help on the door and with the set up and take down of the event.

Arklow Skatejam and BMX Day

Arklow is celebrating the opening of the new skatepark with an action packed day for teenagers on Wednesday August 11th from noon to 5.00 pm. The will be skating and BMX competitions and demonsreations, music, graffiti demos, drumming workshops and much more. The event is being organised by Arklow Coastcare and the Town Council. Volunteers are needed for a range of duties.

Arklow Heritage Week

As part of National Heritage Week, Arklow is planning a number of events with which you may be able to help. These include a Pet Blessing on Saturday 21st August at 3.00 pm at St. Peter's BNS followed by a talk from the Wicklow Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Funtime for young children at the Duck Pond on Monday 23rd August from 2.30 to 4.00pm.

For further information on these and our other opportunities please contact Yvonne on 01 2022244, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Fiona on 0404 25430/0402 91519, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it