Studentvolunteer.ie/ucc is a one stop-shop portal connecting higher education students with charities and civil society organisations with fantastic volunteering opportunities! UCC’s main platform for promoting volunteering opportunities. How to use Studentvolunteer.ie and receive an EmployAgility award?

• Register with studentvolunteer.ie/ucc
• Browse and apply for volunteering opportunities that you are passionate about.
• Connect with community organisations for local, national or international volunteering opportunities.
• Manage your profile & Log your volunteering hours on studentvolunteer.ie.
• Remember log minimum 20 with your volunteering organisation, and follow the steps detailed here to receive your EmployAgility award!

Volunteering in Ireland

There are countless ways to volunteer and many organizations across Ireland seeking help. Start by browsing opportunities on Student Volunteer.ie or the national database.

Volunteer Ireland 
The national volunteer development agency supports local Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services. Their goal is to ensure everyone who wants to volunteer can do so.

Active Link 

A professional hub for Community and Voluntary groups, NGOs, Charities, and the Non-Profit Sector in Ireland to: 

• promote their work / activities / campaigns;
• advertise vacancies and volunteering opportunities  

Volunteering abroad

Volunteering overseas demonstrates adaptability, resilience, and independence. Check with the Department of Foreign Affairs for safety. Specialist organizations provide support, training, and information, and maintain a database of opportunities.

Irish Aid 

A Better World, Ireland’s new policy for international development, was formally launched by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and then Tánaiste Simon Coveney in 2019. A Better World charts a clear way forward to achieve our ambition of a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world, shaping and protecting our stability, our prosperity, our shared interests and our common future. Get involved and make a difference around the world. 

Where do I start?

• Ask for written information about the charity's programmes, finances, and credentials.
• Ensure you are comfortable with their fundraising methods and expenditure policies.
• Choose a charity or group that matches your skills and provides supervision or appraisal sessions.
• Research causes that are important to you and consider the skills you can offer.
• Prepare for interviews, application forms, and vetting procedures for working with children or at-risk populations.