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Make a change: become a volunteer!

This resource provides an example volunteer leaflet designed to encourage young people to get involved in volunteering. It outlines key information about volunteering, including benefits, opportunities and ways to get started.

The leaflet supports organisations to communicate clearly with potential volunteers in an accessible and engaging format, particularly for youth audiences.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • support people to start volunteering
  • understand volunteer motivations to participation
  • understand key considerations and barriers for volunteers.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when developing promotional materials, engaging young volunteers, or supporting outreach and recruitment campaigns targeting youth audiences.

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National organisation supporting volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations across Ireland.
info@volunteer.ie Contact Volunteer Ireland
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