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.

IICP College: Summer Series of CPD Workshops 2024

Workshop include: Working with C & A in Bereavement and Loss, Trauma Informed Therapy, An Introduction to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder, The Overcoming Anxiety Process, CBT with Anxiety, Working with Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Introduction to Art Therapy.

Dublin 24 & Online
  • Training

Suicide or Survive: Free WRAP 2-day Training in Charlemont Street

SOS are delighted to be bringing a 2-day WRAP training for the community, starting on Friday 17th May 2024. This workshop is designed to be highly interactive and encourage participation and sharing from all present. This workshop also lays a broad foundation for building a peer workforce.

Dublin 2
  • Training

Suicide or Survive: Free WRAP 2-day Training in Waterford

This free, 2 -day educational course is for anyone who wants to learn about WRAP® and begin to incorporate it into their life to improve personal wellness and achieve an improved quality of life. This workshop is designed to be highly interactive and encourage participation and sharing from all present.

Waterford
  • Training

Ireland in harmony: Nationwide community singing initiative to be rolled out to promote integration

A new national programme to establish multicultural singing groups in towns nationwide will be rolled out by the Family Resource Centre National Forum across Ireland. The initiative – ‘One Town One Voice’ – has a specific focus on bringing members of the community together, whether they are long-time residents or new to the community.

Nationwide
  • News

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland: The May 50k' Challenge

Walk, run or roll 50 kilometres in May whilst fundraising for life-changing research into Multiple Sclerosis, improving access to treatments and supporting people living with MS in Ireland. Together we will change the future of MS and leave MS where it belongs, behind us.

Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

The Dublin to Clifden Cycle for Cancer Fund for Children

Grab your helmet and join the Dublin to Clifden Cycle for Cancer Fund for Children! Complete the two-day challenge from Dublin to Clifden and help raise vital funds in support of children and young people living with cancer. Friday 7th - Sunday 9th June 2024.

Various Locations
  • Fundraisers

Cork School of Music: Creativity & Change, Deep Dive

Creativity & Change, Deep Dive. Power Play: Creating change through Forum and Legislative Theatre with Julian Boal and José Soeiro. This Deep Dive will engage participants in exploring and addressing social justice issues through theatre.

Cork
  • Training

Mentoring Programme for CEOs, Senior Managers and Board Chairs

Mentoring is a process of accompaniment that enables the mentee to have someone with whom to share their concerns in confidence, and who is outside the team or organisation. The Mentor: Justin Kilcullen is the former CEO of Trócaire. He has a post-graduate diploma in Executive and Business Coaching and Mentoring from UCD Smurfit Business School.

Online / Dublin
  • Training

Maynooth University: Certificate in Global Citizenship Education

This one year 20 ECTS postgraduate programme is designed for educators working with learners at all levels - from early childhood to youth, in adult and community education and in schools. Addressing the major global challenges facing our world, it offers participants a unique learning experience and training in GCE, shaped by peer reflection and applied learning.

Co Kildare
  • Training

Our Rural Future: 2024 Community Recognition Fund

The Minister for Rural & Community Development has announced a further €50 million in funding under The Community Recognition Fund, to deliver projects over 2024- 2025. The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced last year to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland.

Nationwide
  • Funding

Cultúr Migrant Centre: Volunteer Mentors Wanted To Befriend Migrants

Cultúr Migrant Centre wants you to join our team of volunteer Mentors for an exciting project aimed at supporting 19-30-year-old male asylum seekers in Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan.

Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
  • Volunteering

7 Day Regeneration Process Method Retreat Course

Get Engaged with Regenerative Change! 7 Day RPM Residential Retreat Course—In-depth exploration of the 6 phases of the Regeneration Process Method [RPM] created by Dr. Ame Cutler. This course is designed to be personally regenerative and growth inspiring.

Tullow, Co Carlow
  • Training

Diabetes Ireland: Type 2 Diabetes Support Programmes

Diabetes Ireland has 3 free online interactive diabetes support programmes for those diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - CODE (Community Oriented Diabetes Education), Diabetes Smart and Wellbeing Workshops for Type 2 Diabetes.

Online
  • Training

Alzheimer’s Tea Day May 2nd 2024

Put on the kettle and make a real difference for our 30th anniversary Tea Day. With just one simple act you can help bring care and comfort into the lives of people living with dementia. On May 2nd you can join the party and host your own special anniversary Tea Day to provide essential life-changing services for those living with dementia.

Nationwide
  • Fundraisers

Age Action’s Getting Started Computer Training

Age Action’s Getting Started is a free digital literacy programme, helping older people to get online, or use their smart device with confidence. Age Action’s Getting Started is the first competency-based digital training for older people in Ireland.

Nationwide
  • Training

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
  • Services & Requests

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
  • Services & Requests

Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s 2024-25 Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme is now open and accepting applications until 3.00pm sharp, Thursday 18 April 2024. The purpose of the grants scheme is to support projects by civil society and trade unions that promote human rights and equality.

Nationwide
  • Funding

Mid West ARIES: Online Workshop Timetable April 2024

Mid West Recovery Education Service (ARIES) are delighted to announce our free April 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 / Roscrea, Co Tipperary
  • Training

Diabetes Ireland: 10K Challenge - Get Active this May Bank Holiday Weekend

This May Bank Holiday Weekend, seize the opportunity to get active with your family, and friends, or make new connections along the way! Lace-up those shoes, dust off your bike, or prepare for a brisk jog as we extend a warm invitation to you to participate in completing a 10 km walk, run, or cycle.

Dublin, Cork & Sligo
  • Fundraisers

NALA: Free introduction to literacy webinars for the community and voluntary sector

The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is organising free webinars for the community and voluntary sector. These each provide a 1-hour introduction to literacy, numeracy and digital literacy in Ireland. There are two dates to choose from: 21 March and 25 April.

Online
  • Training

South Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Board Members

We are seeking Directors for their voluntary Board with expertise in Community & Voluntary Sector, Service Delivery & Social Policy, Finance/debt management, Legal and Human Resources.

Cork & Kerry
  • Volunteering

Barnardos: Parent & Toddler Group Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer with an interest in play & positive parenting to join our team in the Barnardos Lorien Project. Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm. Min commitment of 9 months.

Dublin 24
  • Volunteering