Credit Unions sponsor National Volunteering Week 2025

Posted on: 16 May 2025

The Irish League of Credit Unions, on behalf of credit unions across the country, is delighted to partner with Volunteer Ireland to sponsor National Volunteering Week. The week, which takes place from 19th – 25th May, is dedicated to showcasing the enormous contribution of volunteers and their impact on our communities.

This year’s theme is Building Community Together, with a specific focus on the social opportunities that volunteering offers such as meeting new people, making friends and connecting with your community.

According to Brendan Jenkins, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions, "We are delighted to sponsor National Volunteering Week, an initiative that aligns perfectly with the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ As member-owned financial cooperatives, volunteerism is at the heart of what we do. It strengthens communities, fosters connection and empowers people”

Volunteer Ireland CEO Nina Arwitz commented, “Outside of home and work, volunteering is the ‘third space’ for many people where we connect, empathise, laugh and nurture. The bonds that are built through volunteering strengthen our communities and unite us as we mind each other. National Volunteering Week is an opportunity for the whole country to celebrate how our countless instances of supporting our community connects us into a huge network of care.”


Pictured at the launch of National Volunteering Week was ILCU President Brendan Jenkins with TV current affairs presenter Miriam O’Callaghan.

More information on National Volunteering Week is available here.

To find out more about volunteering in your local credit union, visit the volunteering section of creditunion.ie

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