Giving your time, skills and experience can make a real difference to individuals, organisations and communities across County Mayo.
No matter your experience, age or availability, volunteering creates positive change for both communities and volunteers.
A volunteer is someone from the community who contributes to the development of the community.
Volunteers are valued as individuals who bring a unique contribution to the group with whom they work.
Volunteers work for no reward other than the development of themselves and the community.
They accompany others towards a common goal.
Mayo Volunteer Centre aims to encourage and promote volunteering and believes volunteering is an important expression of civic engagement.
We endeavour to make volunteering accessible to everyone by listening to volunteers’ needs and helping them find opportunities that match their interests, skills and location, while supporting their personal development.
There are so many ways to volunteer, from becoming involved in a youth club, fundraising for a local charity or working in a charity shop, bus driving, community clean-ups, visiting the sick or elderly, or giving support with basic information technology, social media or PR.
There is something for everyone, and everyone has some skill or talent that will allow them to give back to their local community.
There are volunteer opportunities for everyone, whether you are young or old, male or female, in employment or not currently working.
Some people volunteer a few times a year when they have spare time.
Others make a regular commitment of several hours each week.
Some even volunteer on a full-time basis.
Whether you’re looking to support your community, meet new people or develop new skills, we’ll help you find the right volunteering opportunity.