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Welcome to our October Newsletter.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can browse the full list of volunteer opportunities through our website www.volunteercarlow.ie . You can contact us on 059 9173033.
Regards,
Helen, Natasha and Sinéad
Carlow Volunteer Centre
Spotlight on Volunteer Opportunities
Spotlight on Volunteer Opportunities
Can you volunteer for 26 hours in 2026?
Can you volunteer for 26 hours in 2026?
Tell us about it & become a Carlow '26 Volunteer.
For more information, email sinead@volunteercarlow.ie
Information for Organisations
Information for Organisations
Browse trainings offered by Volunteer Ireland on their website www.volunteer.ie/training.
If your organisation needs help involving volunteers, please contact us. We offer full guidance on the process of involving and managing volunteers for the benefit of your community or voluntary group.
Grab a cuppa and join us for our digital give-and-get for leaders of volunteers. Chat and connect with your colleagues in the sector.
Join the team at Volunteer Ireland as they take a coffee break and informally chat about all things volunteering. Please note that these small groups will be participant-led, so please come prepared to share and ask questions about volunteer engagement and management in a safe space.
This monthly online event is aimed at all Leaders of Volunteers / Volunteer Managers / Coordinators (paid and unpaid, from Ireland and overseas) who engage volunteers in their organisations.
Click HERE to register for October 2nd at 11am to 12pm.
October Events
October Events
Harvest Festival takes place in An Gairdín Beo on Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 3pm. There will be lots of activities and stands to suit the whole family. There will be fresh produce, preserves, sweet treats, apple pressin, seed saving, pizza, music and lots more.
Mensana takes place in October with a number of events taking place over the month. They are also running a series of Coffee Shop Conversations for five Thursdays starting on October 8th. Each session runs from 6pm to 7pm and will have a guest speaker. Visit Carlow Mental Health Association Facebook page for more information.
Join the 4-part Farming Roots Programme in Tullow Mart and gain practical skills, recognised training and the confidence to stay safe and get more from life on the farm. Complete all four parts and participants will receive four accredited training certificates, along with a Graduation and Health Information on completion. You can also choose which parts of the programme you wish to complete.
TAMS Farm Safety Course – 22 October
Manual Handling – Monday 5 October
Chainsaw Training – Monday 12 & Thursday 15 October
First Aid Training – Thursday 8 October
Participants must register and have a DAFM identifier / Herd Number or an approved link to fa arming/farm family. Email communitysafety@carlowcoco.ie or contact
Laura Kelly on 087 1025640/Donna Humphreys on 059 9129714.
Let's Talk Menopause takes place on Tuesday October 6th from 9:30am to 2pm in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Guest speaker is Catherine O'Keeffe. The event is free but registration is required. Click HERE to register.
Carlow Town Library are hosting a series of Parenting Talks starting in October.
Parenting Positively: Building Relationships and Positive Behaviour Management (2 Session Talk) on Tuesday, October 6th and Tues October 13th from 9:45am to 11:45am.
Parenting in the Digital Age. Tuesday, October 20th from 9:45am to 11:45am.
To register or for more information, call 056 7732018.
Samhain Festival 26 is a celebration of Folklore, Fire and Fun at Halloween with a number of events taking place from October 22nd to November 1st. Visit Visual for a list of all events and information on how to book.
The Big Barn Bash - Family Food Festival takes place from October 31st to November 1st. Visit the Facebook page to see what's taking place.
Carlow Volunteer Centre
Carlow Volunteer Centre
C/O Carlow Local Authorities
Athy Road,
Carlow.
R93 E7R7
Tel: 059 9173033
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