If you are an international protection applicant, a displaced person or a refugee, volunteering is a good way to get to know your new community and build your confidence and wellbeing.
We can help you find volunteering that suits your circumstances and your goals.
Create a free account on i-vol.ie, the national volunteering database.
Read each role carefully. Check you have the skills it needs and that you can get to the location easily.
When you find a role that suits you, click the pink Register Interest button. We’ll email you about next steps.
Follow the steps in our emails to continue your application. Check your spam folder too.
On I-VOL’s search page, these filters can help:
New to volunteering? Read our guide to getting started.
Yes. Volunteering is a good way to take part in your community, build skills and help others while you wait.
We are not involved in the international protection process, so we can’t tell you what might affect or help an application.
We do know that volunteering helps people learn about Irish culture and meet new people, which can be good for your wellbeing while you wait.
Volunteering gives you a chance to meet people in your local community, build relationships and feel that you belong.
Not at all. Many roles don’t need a long-term commitment. On I-VOL, check the “Time and Commitment Required for this Role” section to see whether a role suits your circumstances.
Most roles need a basic level of English so that you can understand the information you need to volunteer. Roles with more contact with people, such as mentoring, tutoring or office work, need a higher level.
If your English is basic, choose the “Suitable for Basic English” category when you search on I-VOL.
Some roles need Garda vetting and some don’t. Check the “Screening Details for this Role” section on I-VOL, or use the “No Garda Vetting” filter.
Organisations must use Garda vetting when a volunteer will work with children or vulnerable people. You’ll need to give:
It can take a little longer to start a role that needs vetting. Read more in our Garda vetting FAQ.
Read our guide to getting started, or email info@volunteerdublincity.ie to arrange a chat with one of our team.
Read how volunteering helped one newcomer settle into Dublin in Nine Months in Ireland: My Volunteering Journey.
Email info@volunteerdublincity.ie or call 01 473 7482.
