Community Exchange

This is the Activelink Community Exchange noticeboard.

You can advertise here, volunteering positions, news items and many other advert types are carried free of charge. See our advertising information page.

Mercy Law Resource Centre: Fundamentals of Housing Law

Our training offers a solid legal grounding for anyone working at the frontline of housing and homelessness. This training is for Frontline workers in housing and homelessness Legal advisors, NGO staff, and policy professionals Community advocates and support workers.

Online (via Teams)

New MIPEX 2024 report show setbacks for migrant inclusion in Ireland

Ireland’s once-promising trajectory on migrant integration has reversed, according to the newly released Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) 2024. The country’s score has dropped by 5 points compared to previous years, reflecting the absence of a new national integration strategy following the expiry of the 2017 Migrant Integration Strategy.

Nationwide

Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial International Development Scholarship

Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial International Development Scholarship (€2500) - now taking applications for September 2025. The Department of International Development, Maynooth University welcomes applications for a Masters bursary, which is worth €2500 for the winning student.

Nationwide

Ring Of Kerry Charity Cycle

The Ring Of Kerry Charity Cycle is back on the road Saturday, July 5th, 2025. This iconic cycling event now in it’s 43rd year takes place along one of the world’s most renowned touring routes THE RING OF KERRY, a 170 KM circular route starting and ending in the beautiful town of Killarney.

Co Kerry

Mental Health Matters: National Poster Competition 2025

Join our initiative to integrate the importance of mental health into everyday life! Create a poster design to bring public voices into this vital conversation and create a meaningful resource. Individuals or groups can apply (Anybody, of any age, from anywhere in Ireland, of any background).

Nationwide

Research reveals 60% of people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease face financial difficulty

Patients spend an average of €3,264 annually on managing their IBD including treatment and dietary needs. Nearly half (47%) have avoided seeking necessary medical care due to cost. 60% of people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Ireland face financial difficulty as a result of the disease, according to a new report published.

Nationwide

Doras: Hike for Rights - Mount Brandon 2025

Join us as we hike one of the highest mountains in Ireland, Mount Brandon, and help us raise funds for our work with migrants and refugees building their lives here. Every step taken during Hike for Rights supports Doras’ mission to protect and promote the rights of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Ireland.

Co Kerry

SHEP: Reflective Practice for Practitioners Courses (In-person & Online)

These courses will be of interest to a wide range of practitioners, paid or voluntary, involved in various roles in Community and Voluntary groups, social service agencies, public or local authority (e.g. education, youth and community work, social work, childcare, healthcare, housing, inter-agency work etc.).

Cork City & Online

Carers Week - 9th - 15th June 2025

Care Alliance Ireland is looking forward to coordinating another Carers Week for 2025. All our partners will endeavour to make this week inclusive for all family carers across the country, continuing to offer both Online and Face-to-Face events.

Nationwide

Gerri’s Place: Technical Support Volunteer

We are transitioning to Microsoft M365 suite and looking for someone with specific technical knowledge in this area to support us. This will be an ongoing role.

Nationwide

Saolta Training of Trainers Peace Building through Outdoor Education

This training is free and open to all adult and community educators across the island of Ireland to build their knowledge of, and capacity in, Global Citizenship Education. This Outdoor Summer Edition includes: 3 online sessions, 2 full Experiential Peacebuilding days and individualised coaching and mentoring sessions.

Online / Co Wicklow / Co Down

YMCA Dublin: Summer Volunteering Opportunities

We are launching brand new summer programmes for children. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring these vibrant new spaces to life and make a real impact during the school break.

Dublin 13 & Dublin 17

Samaritans Ireland: Impact Report for 2024

Samaritans volunteers across Ireland answered 50 calls every hour last year, as new research revealed it is the only form of support for over half of callers. The Ireland Impact Report for 2024 showed that volunteers provided 100,000 hours of support to callers during the year.

Nationwide

Loreto Playgroup: Voluntary Board Members

We are inviting expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about supporting children, families, and community development to join the voluntary Board of Directors.

Dublin 24

Barnardos Report Reveals One in Two Parents Have Experienced Poor Mental Health

Barnardos children’s charity has released findings from their survey in their latest report: ‘Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children’. The children’s charity commissioned Amárach research to carry out a nationally representative survey of 390 parents across the country in March 2025.

Nationwide

Free NALA Webinar

Join the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) on 20 June from 10:00am - 11:00am for a free interactive online workshop for people working with members of the public. You will learn top tips on how to use plain English guidelines when writing for leaflets and publications.

Online

PACE: Volunteers @yourPACE

Make a Real Difference: Volunteer with PACE @your PACE and work alongside people with offending histories, helping them to rebuild their lives, avoid reoffending, and contribute positively to society. Make a lasting impact on someone’s life.

Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin

Abseil for Shine

Take on the Croke Park Abseil and Support Mental Health with Shine. Join us for a once in a lifetime adrenaline rush and help shine a light on mental health. On 11 July, you’ll have the chance to abseil 150ft from the iconic Hogan Stand at Croke Park while raising vital funds for Shine.

Dublin