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Go on, Give it a Swirl...
19.09.08
VOLUNTEERS in community
groups, schools, family centres and workplaces
across the peninsula are being invited to celebrate
their role as part of the national 'Give it a Swirl
Day'.
Inishowen Women’s Outreach (IWO) is co-ordinating a
scenic walk on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 2pm
from the Diamond, Carndonagh and want volunteers
from all groups around the peninsula to take part.
“Volunteers are the heart of our organisation and
from what we have seen, they are at the heart of
most groups in Inishowen so it’s time we shouted
about the vital role they play in our community,”
said IWO manager Mary Doherty, “Please join us in
celebrating volunteering in Inishowen by taking part
in a wee walk round the town, with some tea and
craic afterwards.”
Ms Doherty said people may also use the occasion as
a sponsored walk.
The Carndonagh event is one of many taking place
across the county and country the same day.
“People of all ages and from all walks of life give
up their time, energy and skills to help others in
Donegal and we want to highlight their efforts,”
added Donegal Volunteer Centre (DVC) manager Colleen
Boyle.
“We also want to let everyone know about the wide
range of volunteering opportunities in Inishowen and
across Donegal – you can paint, cook, plant trees,
walk a dog, tell stories, offer training or
coaching, visit the elderly, organise a clean-up or
a collection…..whatever you choose. Everyone has
something to offer,” she added. If you would like to
contact the DVC, call 074 9126740. For more
information about the Carndonagh walk please call
Anne or Kath on 93 73337. |
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