LCRL currently host the pilot Longford Volunteer Centre and its Volunteer Co-ordinator. Funding was secured following a submission made by LCRL, in consultation with the Longford Community & Voluntary Forum, Longford Women’s Link and Longford CBD, from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, which ran out in August 2008. The LCRL Board made a commitment to fund the post until December 2008. An application has been made to the Department of CRGA to secure continuation funding, as the project supports volunteering efforts of community groups and identifies and trains volunteers, etc. An Audit of Volunteering Need of Community Groups and Volunteers in the County was conducted and completed in early 2008, funded by the Community Forum. The future work of the project is based on the findings.

The Longford Volunteer Centre operates from 6 Earl Street, Longford and is open Mon - Wed from 9:00-5:00. It is affiliated with Volunteer Centres Ireland and is a registered authorised signatory for Garda Vetting.

A volunteer is a person who freely contributes time and skills for their own enjoyment and for the benefit of the people in the community. 

Community development and activities within local communities rely heavily on volunteerism. There has been a reduction in the level of volunteering and in this light we acknowledge and are extremely grateful for the huge contribution volunteers have made to the work of Longford Community Resources Ltd, specifically to our work with young people.

All members of the community are welcomed as volunteers, regardless of age, colour, nationality, etc., but for the safety of the participants involved in some activities, to become a volunteer, it may be necessary to have Garda Vetting, or a reference check.

Some of the benefits you can expect from volunteering include:

• Ensuring vital local services take place
• Making a real difference
• Witnessing first hand the enjoyment your involvement has brought to others
• Having fun
• Learning a new activity
• Meeting new people
• Building confidence
• Getting training
• Gaining work experience
• Making new friends

Do you have some time to spare along with an interest in becoming a volunteer? We currently have a need for volunteers in the newly established Youth Service.

If you would like to register, please download one of the forms below.

If you would like to search volunteer opportunities, you can do it here.

For more information on volunteering log on to www.volunteer.ie.

If you are interested in volunteering in this area or any other area or you need further information on volunteering please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator at 087-2915367 or email at volunteering@lcrl.ie.