Poll: Do you volunteer in your community?

The CEO of Volunteer Ireland says we have the power to change Ireland by giving a bit of time to each other and to community causes. Do you have the time/inclination to volunteer?

THE NATIONAL DAY of Volunteering is coming up on 30 September. More than 8,000 people participated in last year’s event – and over 15,000 Irish organisations and groups are mainly run by volunteers.

Yvonne McKenna, CEO of Volunteer Ireland, wrote this powerful argument for TheJournal.ie today in favour of volunteering as a way of tackling our social problems.

Do you volunteer in your community?

Poll Results:

No, but I would like to. (440)

Yes, but only occasionally. (231)

Yes, for more than 5 hours a week. (212)

No, and I wouldn't like to. (160)

Yes, for more than 5 hours a week.
Yes, but only occasionally.
No, but I would like to.
No, and I wouldn't like to.

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Susan Daly

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