Clare’s local community heroes set to be honoured for International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day will be marked in Ennis this Thursday with an event celebrating the remarkable contribution made by individuals who have selflessly dedicated their time and talents to a variety of volunteer roles across County Clare.

Hosted by the Clare Volunteer Centre and Clare County Council’s Community Integration Forum, the ‘Volunteer Recognition Event’ is being held at Tracey’s West County Hotel this Thursday, December 5 at 7pm.

The organisers said the ceremony will help to shine a spotlight on the countless hours, skills, and passion that volunteers registered through the Clare Volunteer Centre contribute to communities across Clare.

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Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council reflected on the contribution that volunteers make throughout the county, “This event has been organised to acknowledge the invaluable and sincere efforts of volunteers across Clare and to offer a token of our appreciation for their invaluable service.

"Having this volunteering spirit available to our county is inspirational and testament to the pride and passion the people of Clare have for their county.”

The occasion also will feature a celebration of County Clare’s diverse and inclusive communities, the presentation of prizes to the winners of the Clare Community Art Competition, and musical entertainment by the St Michael’s Choir and the Lisdoonvarna Crew.

Sharon Meaney of the Clare Volunteer Centre commented, “We wanted to recognise the volunteers who are registered with the Clare Volunteer Centre and who have done multiple and diverse roles."

"We have volunteers who held more than 40 different volunteer roles since registering, and this event is about giving back to them, celebrating their achievements, and reinforcing the powerful impact they continue to make in our community.

"In addition to public acknowledgment and thanks, the evening will foster connections among the volunteers, nurturing a deeper sense of community and solidarity.”

For more information about the Volunteer Recognition Event or if you would like to find out more about the work of Clare Volunteer Centre, visit www.volunteerclare.ie  or contact the Centre at 065 68 45517 / info@volunteerclare.ie.