Community Exchange

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University of Galway: MA in Child, Youth and Community

The MA provides students with the opportunity to develop skills-sets that are in high demand. The course equips students with the advanced skills needed to design, implement and assess effective social interventions that make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and communities.

Galway

FASD Ireland Advisory Board Member (Voluntary)

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Ireland has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to become a voluntary Advisory Board Member.

Ennis, Co. Clare

UCC Volunteer Fair 2025 Exression of Interest

This annual fair brings together a wide range of charities, community groups, and non-profit organisations with UCC students eager to volunteer, contribute meaningfully, and gain valuable experience. Whether you're seeking volunteers, raising awareness, or growing your community links, we would love to include your organisation!

Cork

IICP College: Summer Series of CPD Workshops

These courses will be of interest to various psychotherapists, counsellors and counselling students. Please note that some of the courses will be delivered onsite in our Tallaght Campus while others will be delivered online via Zoom. For the online workshops, participants will need a working camera and microphone.

Online / Dublin 24

Young students breathing life in to the Irish language

Primary school students from across the country gathered for an awards ceremony this week in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, where they were presented with a Gaelbhratach, in recognition of their efforts to promote the use of the Irish language in their communities.

Nationwide

National Youth Council of Ireland: One World Week Seed Fund

The NYCI 2025 One World Week Seed Fund applications in association with Irish Aid have launched! The fund is an exciting opportunity for youth organisations to explore an aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals, and to connect young people's personal experiences with their local community and the wider world.

Nationwide

Voice Project Tipperary: Free Disability Equality Training Workshop

Join us on Tuesday, 8th of July from 11am to 4pm at Friars Court, Nenagh for a powerful and engaging Disability Equality Training workshop. This is a great opportunity to explore the social model of disability, challenge assumptions, and build collective solidarity in a welcoming space.

Nenagh, Co Tipperary

HUGG South Dublin - Suicide Bereavement Pop-up Café

If you have lost a loved one to suicide, recently or many years ago, you are warmly invited to join us for a complimentary cuppa and chat with others who understand your grief. Led by trained volunteers with a lived experience of suicide loss, our pop-up café offers a safe, non-judgmental space for social connection, mutual support and shared understanding.

Killiney, Dublin

Abseil for Age Action

Take the leap – literally – with Age Action’s charity abseil! Looking for an adrenaline fueled way to give back? Then this unforgettable experience is for you. By taking part, you’ll be raising essential funds to help Age Action continue our work advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older people across Ireland.

Dalkey, Dublin

Focus Ireland: 40 kilometre for 40 Years

This summer, we’re inviting companies across Ireland to get active and make a difference. To mark 40 years of Focus Ireland working to end homelessness, we’re challenging you to run, walk, cycle or swim 40km this summer. Lets get out and get active all while raising vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness.

Nationwide

September Sea Swim For Childline 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or have never taken the plunge – what better way to challenge yourself, and nurture your mental and physical health all whilst supporting the well-being of children and young people nationwide? Take part on your own or rally your friends and family for a September Sea Swim all in aid of Childline.

Nationwide

Children’s Rights Alliance: Annual Child Poverty Monitor

The Children’s Rights Alliance launches the latest edition of its annual Child Poverty Monitor – the fourth report in a unique series analysing Government progress and action to address child poverty. The 2025 Child Poverty Monitor gives an insight into the lived reality of children and young people experiencing poverty.

Nationwide

Recycle IT Achieves People and Planet First Verification

Recycle IT is proud to announce that we have officially been recognised as People and Planet First Verified, a meaningful step forward in our mission to deliver environmentally responsible recycling services while creating positive social impact in our community.

Dublin 22

Help Shape the Future of Adult Safeguarding Training in Ireland

This is a survey conducted by DCU MSDM students on behalf of Maighread Kelly Consultancy. It should take not more than 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help improve the Safeguarding and Risk Management training courses offered and guide future strategy.

Online / Nationwide

FASD Ireland: Parents & Carers Survey

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are looking to hear from Parents & Carers who to help us develop our Peer Support! This brief online survey is now live and we would appreciate people taking a few minutes to complete it. The responses received will help shape the future services that we offer.

Online / Nationwide

Fusion Training & Development: Ongoing courses in Group Facilitation, Train the Trainer & Conflict Management

Fusion Training offer QQI certified programmes in Facilitation, Train the Trainer, Conflict Management and Wellbeing & Flourishing. They also offer bespoke training. Courses are delivered by Gerard Fitzpatrick, author of the acclaimed books Crossing the Threshold (Fusion Press, 2020) and Effective Group Leadership (Orpen Press, 2016).

Nationwide

HUGG "Say Their Name" Memorial Quilt - FREE Creative Workshop

If you are bereaved by suicide, whether recently or many years ago, HUGG warmly invite you to attend a FREE creative workshop on Saturday August 30th 10.45am to 1pm, Castletroy Park Hotel. We want to create a HUGG memorial quilt, made up of hand-crafted individual fabric squares; each unique square honouring our loved ones who died by suicide.

Limerick

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in The Classroom - Free Training for Educators

In this workshop, we will cover: An overview of FASD. Recognising symptoms of FASD in the classroom. How to support children and young people living with FASD to maintain education. Alternative approaches and strategies to help with teaching. What it is like to experience education in Ireland living with FASD. Best practice when challenges arise.

Online / Zoom

Team Hope: Tea Party

We’re celebrating 15 years of Team Hope! Join in the celebrations with a Team Hope Tea Party! This summer we are inviting our supporters to host a Tea Party with your friends, school, or workplace — and help bring lasting change to children and families through Team Hope’s sustainable development projects.

Nationwide

Social Justice Ireland: Tracking Distributive Effects of Budget Policy, 2025 edition

Each year, on the day after the annual Budget is announced, Social Justice Ireland produces an analysis and critique of that Budget. "Tracking the Distributive Effects of Budget Policy" complements our analysis of Budget 2025. It also provides further assessments of recent distributive choices.

Nationwide

IICP College: Masters of Science in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy

This two-year programme will be of interest to practicing therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in Counselling & Psychotherapy to master’s Level, or who are progressing from another counselling and psychotherapy training programme. Duration: 2 years (part time).

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Masters of Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

This 2-year programme will be of interest to practising therapists and play therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in counselling and psychotherapy to master’s level and work with children and adolescents. Duration: 2 years (part time). Credits: 90 ECTS.

Dublin 24 / Blended

Glenmalure Hostel (An Óige): Volunteer Warden

A Hostel Warden is responsible for the overall management and operation of a hostel and plays a crucial role in creating a secure and supportive living environment for residents.

Glenmalure, Co Wicklow