Between those unable to work because their place of work has simply shut down, or those who have more free time than ever during this Covid-19 pandemic, well, why not volunteering ?
We have met a woman, Jeanne, a French woman who has used a bit of her free time to be involved in a charity “Les petits frères des pauvres”, which means “the younger brothers of the poor.” The goal is simple : the volunteers visit elderly people who get a very low pension, and are mostly lonely with a family visit once a year.
Every age are present in this charity, but it is more common to see volunteers over 40, Jeanne admits.
Many people would like to be more involved but do never take real actions. Why is that ? Well, 43% respond that they do not donate because they do not have the financial resources. What about volunteering then ? 52% of the non-donors worldwide are actually volunteering locally but no as much as donors, who represent 67% to give and volunteer.
“You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.”
Seth Parker
We have found different kind of organisations to help you find the most convenient one in Ireland :
Volunteer Ireland
Volunteer Ireland makes sure that anyone can volunteer about anything they are interested in, and at any place in Ireland. You will surely find the work that you would like to do locally.
Active link
Active Link works for a better world. You will find volunteering opportunities in non-profit organisations in Irish communities. Many events are organised as well, you will undoubtedly find what you are looking for.
Volunteer with SpunOut.ie
If you do not have much time and you are between 16 and 25, there is even a way to volunteer from home. SpunOut.ie always needs people to write for their website to talk about important topics which affect especially young people. You will not only help people in need, but also get a new experience and help your CV.
Now, you know what to do instead of scrolling down your Instagram and TikTok feed endlessly. During your boring times at home, think that some people live in terrible conditions, and yes, this precious time would help them. They need you !
