Community Exchange

This is the Activelink Community Exchange noticeboard.

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EU Just Transition Fund: Local Economic and Community Plans

Funding of up to €1 million is available for projects that build on the strengths of the local area, have an identified need, and create new job opportunities or increase the sustainability of existing jobs in the territory. Applicants need to demonstrate alignment with 'Local Economic and Community Plans' of their respective county.

Various Locations
  • Funding

Department of Social Protection: Work and Access

An employer can apply for funding to arrange and pay for Disability Equality and Inclusion Training for their staff. Work and Access supports Disability Equality and Inclusion Training for employers/organisations. The training courses should be tailored to address the specific needs of a workplace.

Nationwide
  • Funding

VSI Youth for Climate Justice Project 2024

VSI is welcoming applications to take part in their ‘Youth for Climate Justice Project’ this autumn. This 2-week project is a mix of online and in-person sessions and is open to 18-25 year olds living in Ireland. It will take place from 21st September – 5th October and support is available for those who need extra support to participate.

Online / Dublin
  • Training

Hospice Coffee Morning

Gather your friends, family, colleagues or neighbours and stick on the kettle for a good cause this year. Register now to host a coffee morning on Thursday 26th September 2024 in aid of your local hospice or homecare group.

Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

The Wheel: Leadership Academy Breakfast Club

The Leadership Academy Breakfast Clubs are back for Series 3! The Leadership Academy Breakfast Clubs are back with an event discussing Leadership & Accountability on Thursday 19th September.

Dublin
  • Events

Wildlife Crime Conference 2024

This Conference aims to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration for wildlife and environmental protection. It hopes to bridge the gaps between government bodies, conservation groups, legal experts, and community stakeholders. Date: 17th October in Johnstown House.

Co Meath
  • Events

SOSAD Messaging Service: Volunteer

The role entails listening to the service user, providing support, care and where needed offering practical advice on available services. Full training provided.

Home Based
  • Volunteering

Mental Health Roscommon: Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed: Be a part of Mental Health Roscommon. Interested ? Get in Touch! More information can be found on our website and social media.

Co Roscommon
  • Volunteering

Irish Second-Level Students’ Union & Youth Work Ireland: Be Well Workbook

By providing a Be Well Workbook The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union and Youth Work Ireland are working to support the wellbeing of young people. This initiative is supported by the RTE Toy Show Appeal. The workbook is a simple guide to managing your stress, worry and anxiety.

Nationwide
  • Services & Requests

Narrative 4: Story Exchange Facilitator Training - Free Spaces Available

We currently have a bursary available for post primary teachers in DEIS schools in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow, with thanks to Consilient Health. Training is normally priced at €150 but we are delighted to offer the opportunity to train FOR FREE as a Narrative 4 facilitator.

Dublin, Kildare & Wicklow
  • Training

Meet and Code 2024 – Applications are Open

Enclude, the Irish Partner for Meet & Code, is inviting applications for Meet & Code 2024. Grants of €500 are available to Irish non-profits hosting events designed to introduce young people aged 8 to 24 to technology and coding. Events can take the form of in-person workshops, webinars, hackathons and more.

Nationwide
  • Funding

Ultimate Irish reading guide to be launched at family-friendly Culture Night event

Children’s Books Ireland will launch its annual reading guide for young people at a special Culture Night event at Dubray Books on Grafton Street. The free event will feature readings and signings by authors, an interactive window drawing display led by illustrators, and a Book Clinic where children are prescribed with their next read.

Dublin 2
  • Events

A series of free and community friendly 'Friendship Cafes' in Cork City Library

SERVE is pleased to co-host a series of Friendship Cafes in Cork over the next few months with Think Speak Do Community Engagement. Friendship Cafe is a welcoming social space where people from all community backgrounds can share their experience and ideas.

Cork
  • Events

Cork Life Centre: Volunteer Tutors

The Cork Life Centre works with young people from 12-18 years. We are currently looking for volunteers to work with our young people across all subjects.

Cork
  • Volunteering

Mid West ARIES: Online Workshop Timetable September 2024

Mid West Recovery Education Service (ARIES) are delighted to announce our free September 2024 online schedule.  Mid West ARIES aims to provide the Mid West Region with an inspirational and inclusive educational programme on recovery and wellbeing in mental health.

Online
  • Training

Camphill Community Mountshannon: Live-In Volunteers

We are looking for mature, caring and like-minded individuals or couples of any age (21 to post retirement) with plenty of energy, creativity and a love of quiet rural life.

Co Clare
  • Volunteering

Irish Hospice Foundation: Time to Talk - Tomorrow Starts Today Campaign

Time to Talk: Tomorrow Starts Today is a campaign by Irish Hospice Foundation which aims to normalise conversations about dying and grieving. Death and grief affect us all. It’s important that we explore and think about our end-of-life wishes, and that we discuss them with our loved ones.

Nationwide
  • News

SOSAD Ireland: Board of Directors Opportunity

As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in guiding SOSAD Ireland through its next phase of growth, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality services and support to those in need.

Online
  • Volunteering

Youth Work for All – Youth Work Ireland’s National Consensus Conference 2024

The conference will feature inputs, interactive workshops and panel discussions and is targeted at youth workers, youth work managers, volunteers, educators, policy makers, community development workers, students and anyone interested in learning more about universal youth work.

Dublin 1
  • Events

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind: Charity Cycle - Oranmore

The event has 3 options to choose from - a longer sportive (116km) route, a shorter sportive (78km) route and there will also be a kids/family spin around Oranmore village.

Oranmore, Co Galway
  • Fundraisers

LauraLynn: 100 Skips in September Challenge - #TeamLauraLynn

LauraLynn Children's Hospice is inviting you to take part in our 100 Skips in September Challenge. Join hundreds of others who’ll be completing the 100 Skips in September. By taking part you will be supporting children with life-limiting conditions in LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice.

Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

September Sea Swim For Childline

Ready to dive in for Childline in September? Challenge yourself to 10 Sea Swims anywhere in Ireland in 30 days, and support Childline’s 24/hr listening service for children nationwide. Sign up now and we'll provide you with everything you need to raise funds to support Childline.

Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

HSE: safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Lucan

safeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants (over the age of 18 yrs.) to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide. Participants learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe).

Lucan, Dublin
  • Training

HSE: safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Tallaght

safeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants (over the age of 18 yrs.) to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide. Participants learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe).

Tallaght, Dublin 24
  • Training

UCD Access and Lifelong Learning: Lifelong, Open Learning & University Access programmes 2024-25

Open to learning something new? Come to UCD in 2024-25. UCD Access and Lifelong Learning are excited to share with you our Lifelong, Open Learning and University Access programmes 2024-25. UCD has a long tradition of recognising the wider benefits of lifelong learning, which are reflected in our vibrant and engaging part-time programmes.

Dublin
  • Training