Volunteers

The Cú Chulainn monument in Derry City Cemetery

Hundreds of republicans to gather in Derry for annual Volunteers Sunday

Laura McCauley.

Laura from Derry shares how volunteering has enhanced her life

Conor, a Samaritans Volunteer from Belfast.

Report highlights constant demand for Samaritans’ support services in Northern I...

Conor, a Samaritans Volunteer from Belfast.

Report highlights constant demand for Samaritans’ Support Services in Northern I...

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods

Join the team at the Ballykelly shop.

Volunteers call for new Hospice shop

Therese Forester is calling for local people to consider volunteering with Childline Foyle and describes how doing just a few shifts every month can make a real difference.

Waterside woman Therese Forester speaks of love of work at Childline Foyle

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Foyle Search and Rescue's premises at Prehen.

FSR attend over 230 incidents in 2024

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Clockwise from top left, Ethel Lynch, John McDaid, Antoine Mac Giolla Bhríghde, Danny Doherty, William Fleming and Kieran Fleming.

Republicans to mark major anniversaries of six Derry IRA members

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

SVP will host an information meeting in St Mary's Community Centre in Ardaravan, Buncrana from 6.30pm-8.30pm on September 17 for people interested in joining the conferences around the Inishowen areas. WavebreakmediaMicro - stock.adobe.com

St Vincent De Paul to hold new volunteer information meeting in Inishowen

The late Paddy Bowen who passed away this week.

Foyle Search leads tributes to much-loved volunteer Paddy Bowen

Head of FSB NI, Roger Pollen addressing lunch with Joe Kennedy

Helping others: join a Parkrun to help FSB mark 50 years

Ni Water volunteers on the grounds of Foyle Hospice.

Volunteers lend a hand at Foyle Hospice
A team of volunteers from NI Water recently helped out with a spot of gardening and maintenance at the grounds at Foyle Hospice.
Brendan McDaid

West Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan will be the guest speaker on Sunday.

Hundreds of republicans to take part in annual Volunteers Sunday commemorations

Some of the volunteers enjoying a cuppa and a sandwich during the celebrations as part of Volunteers Week.

Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr says NW Migrants Forum volunteers have ‘changed lives’

Supergran Mary Lamb to 'climb' the Three Peaks with her assistance dog Sheldon.

UK’s first female wheelchair user to ‘climb’ the Three Peaks

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Fiona, middle row, far left, with her husband and children.

Derry mother-of-ten reflects on 25 years as an NSPCC volunteer

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin are recruiting volunteers

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin launches volunteer scheme for Irish Language enthusiasts

These are the nation’s top 20 unsung heroes

People are being invited to come along to Magee.

Derry event aims to preserve Second World War memories

Performers invited to bring the magic to Derry Halloween Carnival Parade

Performers invited to bring the magic to Derry Halloween Carnival Parade

Loch Ness Monster 2023: Volunteers wanted for biggest ‘monster hunt’ in 50 years - how to apply

Volunteers wanted for biggest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 years

Foyle Search and Rescue is celebrating 30 years.

Foyle Search and Rescue celebrating 30 years with gala ball in Everglades
Foyle Search and Rescue will celebrate its 30th anniversary at a gala ball in the Everglades Hotel, on Saturday, September 30 with tickets now on sale.
Staff Reporter

Louis the Jack Russell with his owner after being rescued

Dog rescued after falling down one of UK’s biggest waterfalls

Wreaths are laid at the republican plot on Derry Volunteers Sunday.

9 photographs of annual Volunteers Sunday commemorations in Derry

Cú Chulainn stands over the republican plot in the City Cemetery.

Republicans to commemorate dead during Volunteers Sunday events

Volunteers pictured at the Childline Foyle open day, held in the Derry office, on Friday morning last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 38

Derry Childline opens its doors to recruit new volunteers

Hard working Foyle Hospice shop volunteers.

Foyle Hospice volunteer encourages others to get involved this Volunteer Week

Volunteer Molly Magee

Western Trust in Derry marks Volunteers' Week

PD Arnie has graduated as a police dog despite harsh conditions in his early life

Puppy graduates as police dog after being found during raid

The cast for the highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been revealed. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - full cast

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

Just Stop Oil protesters guilty of conspiring to cause public nuisance at Silverstone British GP

Just Stop Oil guilty over British GP track invasion - watch protest

A dead 12ft whale was washed up on the banks of a British river last week.

Huge dead whale found washed up British river bank

Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, have gone missing in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Two British men who volunteered in Ukraine go missing

A walrus called Thor was spotted having a rest at Scarborough Harbour ahead of the New Year

Walrus pays a visit to Scarborough harbour en route to the Arctic

Meet some of the volunteers at Trussell Trust food banks in the UK

April Jones went missing in October 2012 - her body was never found.

Mystery of April Jones as Channel 4 documentary revisits murder

Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)

Trussell Trust foodbanks need people to donate these items

Flossie, pictured here with new owner Vicki, has been named the world’s oldest cat by the Guiness Book of World Records.

UK cat Flossie officially named world’s oldest moggie

Lindsey Stockton (far right, holding framed document) with food bank colleagues

National World campaign: A day in the life of a Trussell Trust worker

Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)

National World launch Trussell Trust winter fundraiser

Martin Murphy is a Red Cross volunteer from Derry.

'I love getting out and about': Red Cross volunteer Martin Murphy

EasyJet is bringing its Fearless Flyer course back to Gatwick Airport on Sunday, November 27, to help nervous flyers take control and overcome their fears. Picture by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

Passenger dies during flight between Cyprus and London

History of Londonderry Militia to be uncovered in new book.

History of Londonderry Militia to be uncovered in new book

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat

Culmore Youth F.C. fears losing its pitches

‘We are determined to bring about Republic’

New EPIC awards for North West Volunteer Centre

The debris clustered at Magee’s Pool along the Crana River.

Volunteers sought to help with Magee’s Pool restoration in Donegal as 2017 big f...

News you can trust since 1772

©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice