Week-long celebration of volunteering kicks off in Offaly

A week-long celebration of volunteering is on the way with National Volunteering Week 2025 just around the corner.

Taking place from May 19-25, this annual event highlights the enormous contributions of volunteers and the powerful impact they make in communities across Ireland.

This year’s theme, "Building Community Together", focuses on the social opportunities that volunteering creates — from meeting new people and making friends, to forging deeper connections within local communities.

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Offaly Volunteer Centre Manager, Deirdre Fox, shared her insights on the importance of the occasion:

“Outside of home and work, volunteering is the ‘third space’ for many people where we connect, empathise, laugh and nurture. The bonds that are built through volunteering strengthen our communities and unite us as we mind each other. National Volunteering Week is an opportunity for the whole country to celebrate how our countless instances of supporting our community connect us into a huge network of care.”

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In Offaly, the week will be brought to life through a series of uplifting and heart-warming events designed to celebrate community spirit and connection. Read on to discover the activities planned across the county during this special week.