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Laois Volunteer Centre is a new service in County Laois. Volunteer Laois has been set up as part of the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP).

We are a registered charity which aims to connect non profit organisations and people to create volunteering opportunities for the benefit of communities and individuals. This programme is designed to counter disadvantage and to promote equality and social and economic inclusion. The programme works with unemployed people, older people, young people, one parent families, people with disabilities, low income families, travellers and volunteers. The LCDP Programme, which encourages partnership with social inclusion groups, agencies and communities, has four main goals:

•To promote awareness, knowledge and uptake of a wide range of statutory, voluntary and community services.

•To increase access to formal and informal educational, recreational and cultural development activities and resources.

•To increase the work readiness of people to enter the labour market.

•To promote engagement with policy, practice and decision-making processes on matters affecting local communities

•Volunteer Laois staff will contact all volunteers and organisations within 24 hours of online registration.

29/10/2026

We are holding the Strategic Planning workshop on Wednesday the 18th of Novemebr from 6pm - 9pm in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Please register your free place, all details are in the article below, all welcome as we would love to hear your thoughts, views and opinions.

Laois Volunteer Centre is hosting a World Café style event to hear from voluntary groups, volunteers and organisations with a stake in volunteering across Laois on how volunteering can be advanced across the county.

29/10/2026

Well done Aoife Dunne, we wish you and all the Artists that have been selected this year the very best from Laois Volunteer Centre, such a fantastic achievement

29/10/2026

28/10/2026

We are holding a Strategic Planning Workshop with Fiona Barry from Carmicheal on Wednesday 11th of November in the Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Portlaoise from 6pm - 9pm, We are starting to develop our Strategic Plan 2027 - 2030 and we would like to hear your views, suggestions and Opinions so all are invited. Volunteers Not for profit organisations, Charities and Community Groups, all welcome to attend.

Please see the link to Eventbrite below, Please register to reserve your space! There is also a QR code in the poster below.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/laois-volunteer-centre-strategic-planning-workshop-tickets-2003350301681?aff=oddtdtcreator

There will be plenty of time for networking over a cuppa and a sandwich.

27/10/2026

Christmas FM Community Hero Awards are reaching out to local Community Groups as they thought you may be interested in a new award they are launching this year for Voluntary Groups that work with children and under 18s. The inaugural Christmas FM Community Heroes Award aims to celebrate volunteer groups across Ireland that make an exceptional difference to children and young people in their communities all year round. They want to recognise a voluntary group that embodies the true spirit of Christmas through kindness, care and dedication. Nominations for the Christmas FM Community Heroes Award can now be made here: https://christmasfm.com/heroes/ There are some T&Cs to agree to, and supporting documentation you will need to provide, all the details can be found on the entry form.

22/10/2026

Join Laois Domestic Abuse Service for this free Purple Hand Champion Training at Portlaoise Library on 3 November at 10.30am. Participants will learn how to recognise the signs of domestic abuse, respond to disclosures with confidence, and direct people to appropriate support services. Open to businesses, organisations, community groups and services across Laois.

To book a place, email [email protected]

Treo Nua Portlaoise Resource Centre Portlaoise Women's Shed Portlaoise Parish

22/10/2026

Parent Support Talk and workshops on Different minds, Bright Futures and Positive Parenting for challenging behaviour, call the numbers below on the posters to book your spot please call sarah on 087 642 5949.

21/10/2026

Midlands Living Links is a registered charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families bereaved by su***de. They currently operate from bases in Nenagh (North Tipperary) and Tullamore (Offaly). They are seeking to further build there capacity to help others through working with local people to establish a service base in Co Laois. For more information or to apply please click the link below https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000V9RLj

21/10/2026

Just a reminder that the Changing gears Course, takes place in Portlaoise Library from Wednesday 1st November and then runs for 5 Wednesdays. There are still spaces available, It’s open to adults 50+ years to attend, to boomk a space please contact Fiona on [email protected] or call 01-9133922

Changing Gears course will be running at Portlaoise Library this November and December.

Changing Gears is an in person course, which supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges (retirement, bereavement, job-loss, ill health, becoming a carer, relationship breakdown) in mid to later life. Its aim is to help participants to identify what has served them well thus far in life, the successes and challenges they have experienced, what supports they have in their lives and what they may need to put in place, and/or discard, for the next stage of life. It takes place over five weeks and is a facilitated group experience that uses a blend of personal reflection, worksheets, and small group sharing, in a safe environment. Flyer attached with further information.

Venue: Portlaoise Library, 23 Main St, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32 N7EP
Dates: Wednesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November and 2 December 2026
Times: 10.30 - 13.00 (Refreshments will be provided)

Please note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions.

20/10/2026

Date for your diary.....☃️❄️🎄
The PCDA are hosting a St. Stephens Day Walk

When: St. Stephens Day
Time: 10am - 12pm
Where: Derryounce (Marion Hill Entrance)
Derryounce Experience

Address

Bloom HQ
Mountrath
R32DT9F

Telephone

0872523171

Website

http://www.volunteerlaois.ie/

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