Minister of State in the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’ Brien TD, recently launched the Volunteer Ireland nomination web portal which will accept nominations from relevant organisations of volunteers who have made a contribution to their community during the pandemic. Selected volunteers will then be invited to attend events in their County during national volunteer week. In line with the National Volunteering Strategy, the events will help to promote and highlight the unique value and contribution of volunteers to Irish society, they will also provide an opportunity for Government to acknowledge how important volunteering is to the well-being of our
The Portal now open at www.volunteer.ie/about-us/covid-19-volunteer-recognition/
Local authorities, PPNs, volunteer involving organisations and volunteer centres asked to nominate volunteers from their communities before the closing date of 20th April
Events will take place during national volunteer week to recognise their contribution communities.