Volunteer Galway

27/08/2026

Do you hold a full clean D1 Driving licence and are looking for a flexible volunteer role where you can support your communtiy, meet people and gain experience in community event support? Galway City Partnerhip has the volunteer opportunity for you!

Galway City Partnership is looking for a volunteer Community Bus Driver to drive their community bus for occasional events and outings, transporting community groups to various destinations. This is not a regular role and drivers will be contacted only when an event or outing requires a driver, and participation is completely optional each time.

To find out more, go to https://bit.ly/gvcgcpbus

26/08/2026

Tuam Fáilte Isteach are looking for volunteers to help with conversational English sessions - go to https://bit.ly/EnglishTutorTuam to find out more and apply.

25/08/2026

Studio C is an art and creativity studio for adults with intellectual disabilities located in Ballybane, Galway City run by Corlann (formerly Brothers of Charity Services Ireland) and they are looking for volunteers for the role of Buddy.

Volunteers will be matched with, and become a Buddy to an adult with an intellectual disability. A Volunteer Buddy will provide friendly, one-to-one personal support, social connection, and practical guidance to help the individual they are matched with in a range of ways, such as settling into a new environment, building confidence, or participating in social activities.

To find out more, go to https://bit.ly/BuddyStudioC

24/08/2026

Come speak to Edel if you would like to volunteer or are looking for volunteers in the Ballinasloe area!

19/08/2026

The Kilskeagh Heritage Committee are looking for volunteer Conservationists to join their team to help clear the graves and archaeological ruins at the Kilskeagh early medieval monastic site outside Athenry, which dates back to possibly the 6th century. This is a great opportunity to get involved in history in the making!

To find out more, go to https://bit.ly/gvckilskeagh

17/08/2026

RehabCare are looking for volunteers for the role of Spanish Tutor. This role involves an informal meeting once a week for 1 hour to tutor simple conversational Spanish and Spanish culture to a person with a disability. If you are interested in delivering one to one tutoring in Spanish then this may be the role for you!

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This role involves an informal meeting once a week to tutor simple conversational Spanish and Spanish culture to a person with a disability. The role also provides a social interaction for our client, who is a female in her thirties and is seeking a Spanish language experience. The format would be s...

14/08/2026

Beyond the Labels: A Cross-Cultural Forum on Community Participation and Social Cohesion.
📅 Monday, 24 August 2026
🕚 11.00 am–4.00 pm
📍 The View, Áras na Mac Léinn, University of Galway
🎟️ Attendance is free
The Forum will bring together Ukrainian, wider migrant and local Irish communities alongside public bodies, community organisations, academia, businesses and civic leaders for dialogue, cultural connection, networking and practical action.
The day will include a panel discussion, Ukrainian cultural celebration and lunch, the Tree of Belonging, and facilitated Community Dialogue Circles.
The event is organised by Women for Integration and Wellbeing (WIW), together with the University of Galway and Galway City Partnership, with the support of Community Foundation Ireland. Everyone interested in building stronger, more connected and inclusive communities is warmly welcome. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-labels-tickets-1995631825511

12/08/2026

Grow Remote are looking for people to join their team of volunteer Local Leaders. Grow Remote aims to create and foster communities of remote workers across Ireland. Local Leaders play an important role in this by organising and hosting social connection events for remote and hybrid workers in their local community.

No previous volunteer experience is necessary and Local Leaders are supported by a peer network of a hundred other local leaders nationwide as well as a website full of supports and tools.

Becoming a Local Leader is a great way to feel connected to where you live and gain personal and professional skills while also contributing to the social, economic and environmental impact of remote work.

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Grow Remote Local Leaders will take the lead in hosting a social connection event for remote and hybrid employees in their local community. Grow Remote volunteers run things like after-work socials, community partnerships, and remote work support groups. Volunteers will liaise closely with the Grow....

11/08/2026

Studio C are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help maintain their patch in the Ballybane Community Garden.

Studio C is an art and creativity studio located in Ballybane, Galway City run by Corlann (formerly Brothers of Charity Services Ireland), and offers a supportive space for adults with intellectual disabilities to develop their artistic potential and exhibit their work.

Studio C participants also maintain their patch in Ballybane Community garden and would love to receive a helping hand with work needed there. Garden volunteers would help maintain the shared green spaces and cultivate produce along with people supported. Volunteers would help with planting, weeding, watering, and composting.

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Studio C are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help maintain their patch in the Ballybane Community Garden. Studio C is an art and creativity studio located in Ballybane, Galway City run by Corlann (formerly Brothers of Charity Services Ireland), and offers a supportive space for adults with in...

10/08/2026

The Architecture at the Edge Festival will take place across Galway City and County from Thursday 17th-Sunday 27th of September and they are looking for Festival volunteers to help make it a creative, welcoming and engaging experience for all.

Volunteer roles may include Gallery and Exhibition Support, welcoming visitors, providing information, event assistance and supporting artists and speakers.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in architecture, arts, culture or event management, as well as those looking to gain event experience while contributing to a community-focused cultural event.

To find out more, go to https://bit.ly/AATEFest26

At Galway Volunteer Centre people interested in volunteering can find out more about volunteering without having to make a commitment, get information on a wide range of volunteering opportunities; and get advice and support on opportunities to suit you.