News for Volunteers

Louth Volunteer Centre has launched an exciting new initiative called the Louth Community Sharing Project. This project is aimed at supporting people from migrant backgrounds to connect with their local community through volunteering. The project will bring together both people who have recently arrived in Louth and those who have been living in the area for a long time, to work on a variety of different volunteer projects.

Louth Volunteer Centre has announced a week of events to celebrate National Volunteering Week, which will take place from the 15th to the 21st of May. The events aim to celebrate volunteers and their contributions to the local community, as well as to promote volunteering as a rewarding and fulfilling activity for people of all ages. The week will kick off on Monday, May 15th with the launch of Louth Volunteer Centre's new website, which will make it easier for people to find volunteering opportunities in their local area. The website will feature a range of new resources and tools to help volunteers connect with local organizations and find opportunities that suit their interests and skills.

On Monday, June 26th 2023, Louth Volunteer Centre held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in the organisation's journey of fostering volunteerism and community engagement. The AGM successfully took place on Zoom, showcasing Louth Volunteer Centre in its commitment to transparency and accountability. The meeting featured the presentation of the annual report and audited accounts, highlighting the incredible impact and collaborative efforts of the organisation over the past year.

Louth Volunteer Centre is celebrating a major milestone this year, as it marks its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2003 as Drogheda Volunteer Centre, the Centre was launched by President Mary McAleese and has since become one of the 29 Volunteer Centres across the country and an affiliate of Volunteer Ireland. Since its inception in 2003 as Drogheda Volunteer Centre, Louth Volunteer Centre has expanded its operations beyond its original location. In addition to its main office, the Centre has opened another office in Dundalk and an outreach office, both of which operate under the umbrella of Louth Volunteer Centre.  

Louth Volunteer Centre, in collaboration with Louth Public Participation Network (Louth PPN), is proud to announce the winners of the county’s Volunteer Leader Awards for 2024. This prestigious event took place on November 5th at the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk, coinciding with International Volunteer Managers Day. The awards recognize the invaluable contributions made by volunteer leaders, who empower and inspire others to make a difference in their local community.