Ireland is a popular vacation spot, but there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference while enjoying the sites and sounds of this beautiful country. Volunteering in Ireland is a great way to give back, while creating rewarding personal memories at the same time. As you will see in our listings below, there are plenty of excellent opportunities for you to give back as a volunteer in Ireland. Filling your passport with the stamp of the Republic of Ireland is a worthy (and fun!) endeavor, but giving back as a volunteer in Ireland is truly something to be proud of.
Commonly described as the land colored with 40 shades of green, most people travel to Ireland for the sole purpose of taking in the gorgeous scenery. Ireland is a charming island with a population of 4.5 million people which enjoy more than 3,000 miles of coastline. With pubs as the centers of operation, the Irish have built a strong social life focused around music and food. A pub is, of course, a place where one might enjoy a few pints of Guinness, but its also the ideal location to catch up with a good friend, debate politics, and feast on food. So, enjoy your drink, but remember, that is only one aspect of this vibrant culture. As a volunteer in Ireland you will find much to experience on this unique and historic island. Volunteering in Ireland is an ideal way to both get in touch with the local community and provide them with a necessary service.
Get started on your search to serve as a volunteer in Ireland by searching through the program listings below. Remember to ‘pay it forward’ and review your experience as a volunteer in Ireland when your program has finished. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including over 25 throughout Ireland each summer. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community... Learn More!
Travel for Teens believes that teen travel should be both fun and enriching. Our programs feature choice in what you do, see, and experience, a dynamic that sets us apart from superficial tours that herd large groups from one site to another. We... Learn More!
The Intl Internship & Volunteer Network (IIVN) helps undergrad & graduate students identify, develop and prepare for an international volunteer, internship or premed opportunity that will strengthen their professional experience, make them... Learn More!
Meet new people, learn valuable work and life skills, become part of an Irish community and contribute to worthwhile causes. This program combines a family homestay with volunteer placement in a local organization.
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Volunteers will befriend people with disabilities during a wide range of activities. Volunteers will live and work in our respite houses, where different people with disabilities are welcomed each week. Each volunteer is assigned one person with... Learn More!
Intense project work and development ranging from being involved in the international Charleville Castle Management Team, Sustainable Conservation, Event Management & Implementation, PeaceZone Activities and Organisation, Meeting with public and... Learn More!
In our community we work together to create an environment that encourages each person to develop his or her full potential and volunteers play a very important role. Volunteers help us with the day to day care of adults with special needs, which... Learn More!
LArche invites Assistants to come and share life with people with intellectual disabilities building a community where everyone is valued regardless of ability, creed or culture.
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Are you interested in the process of peace? Would you like to gain first hand experience of facilitating programmes and group work focussing on peace-building and education? If so this project can give you a great opportunity to immerse yourself in... Learn More!
This is a very unique project which gives you the opportunity to utilise your sporting skills in order to encourage & inspire young lives in one of Dublin’s deprived areas. This project’s focus is to recognize that every child is a winner – just... Learn More!
These projects aim to create an environment where people of all abilities live together and respect each others unique gifts and individual value. It is a place of friendship, family, fun and laughter, a place where everyone works together as a unit... Learn More!