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.

Dublin Outreach

Dublin Outreach is an assertive street outreach service provided by Dublin Simon Community in partnership with the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. This service engages with adults who are rough sleeping, supports them into short term homeless accommodation, and makes appropriate referrals to permanent housing options especially Housing First.

Dublin & Surrounds

Age Action's Care and Repair Programme

Age Action’s Care and Repair does small DIY jobs, free of charge, for older people to help them maintain their homes and their independence. Operating in Cork, Dublin and Galway, Care and Repair does jobs that might be more difficult to complete as we get older but not big enough to call in a tradesperson.

Cork, Dublin & Galway

Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline - 1800 341 900

It can be hard to talk about what is happening to you if you are being abused, but the Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline is here to help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. National Freephone Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nationwide

Women’s Aid: Annual Impact Report 2024

Record number of contacts with and disclosures of domestic abuse to Women’s Aid in 2024. Women’s Aid, a leading national organisation supporting victims-survivors of domestic abuse, reveals that it has recorded the highest level of both contacts by victim-survivors and disclosures of domestic abuse in its 50-years history.

Nationwide

2into3 expands team and services with Ivan Cooper appointment

The leading consultancy dedicated to supporting and transforming social impact organisations, 2into3, announced the appointment of Ivan Cooper as a Senior Associate Consultant. Cooper joins the Advisory Services team of the all-island consultancy, adding policy and advocacy to its well-established governance, strategy, organisation management, and crisis offering.

Nationwide

Neurorehabilitation Inequalities

A quarter of adults with neurological conditions have never been able to access essential services. ‘The government’s slow response on neurorehabilitation services is creating a postcode lottery and exacerbating health inequalities for those most in need.’ That’s according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland which will launch their Budget 2026 submission.

Nationwide

Belong To’s Summer Project is Back!

Pack a bag and let’s go!! Belong To’s Summer Project 2025 will run throughout July and August with a jam-packed schedule of themed events and activities for LGBTQ+ young people from 14 to 23 years old, all taking place in Dublin City Centre and completely free!

Dublin City

Charities Regulator: Donors to local charities on the rise as 1 in 2 support local charities

Half of respondents who donated in the past year supported a local charity, according to new research from the Charities Regulator. The survey, carried out for the Charities Regulator by Ipsos B&A, shows continued strong public support for the Regulator’s role, with widespread support for increased oversight and tougher action against wrongdoing in the charity sector.

Nationwide

Irish Heart Foundation: Happy Hearts Raffle

Enter the Happy Hearts Raffle for a chance to win cash prizes and support the Irish Heart Foundation. Every ticket sold in the Happy Hearts Raffle will help give someone a better tomorrow. Enter the draw today and help protect hearts in Ireland.

Nationwide

Crosscare Food Services: Volunteer required

Our busy food services help over 3,000 families and individuals every year who need food and support. We are looking for a volunteer to join our team. Times and days are flexible.

Dublin

CLAY Youth Project: Volunteer Chairperson

CLAY is looking for a Chairperson who will bring a new leadership style and a new approach to executing on CLAY’s Strategic Plan, which is currently being reviewed.

Crumlin, Dublin

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