Volunteering

Come join me in cleaning up litter in Kilbogget Park in South Dublin. I will supply a cart, bags/buckets, litter grabbers, and occasionally a dog (for morale). Feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it. Here's the plan: 1. Meet near the Playground by the Cafe/Seapoint Rugby Club at 10:00. I'll be standing in the area with a cart and dog, so should be easy to spot. 2. Collect litter along the path illustrated in the link below in the description. Note we will be going into the trees along the way. 3. Circle back to the starting point when finished. Note that we will walk in wet grass/mud on occasion and will be handling litter, so best to wear appropriate clothes, footwear and gloves. Please check weather before attending to ensure you're dress for it. Feel free to drop in or out at whatever time suits you. I'm typically out for an hour or two or until the area I'm focused on has been cleaned. There is a tesco and cafe near by, so feel free to leave the group for a break or coffee whenever suits. Feel free to message me with any questions. See below for the general route we will be walking. https://www.komoot.com/tour/2727861167?share_token=aQ1oUamALxNplVIO7RFwQJDgnztQrCIACzngMnETOazQ8jwx04&ref=wtd

Social Entrepreneurship Meetup 🌳 As the afternoon light settles over the city and the garden of the Museum of Literature Ireland comes alive with its quiet charm, we gather at MoLI Café for the meetup — to dream, to connect, and to create together. We welcome those who are interested in making a positive difference — through projects, creativity, entrepreneurship, purpose-driven work, art, education, or technology. Whether you have an organization, a plan, or just a quiet impulse to make things better — you're welcome. The only thing that matters is the desire to make positive change — and to find others who feel the same. To find your tribe. \-\-\- 🌀 The format This is a casual, open meetup — no agenda, no speakers, no pressure. You can talk about projects, ideas, visions — or simply enjoy being around people who dream and feel like you do. \-\-\- ✨ What starts as a coffee can grow into something greater.

A New Year’s Lunch to kick start 2026 @ Jay Kay’s Café (Millennium Walk).

Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to improve your hiking experience in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond ! Mountain Skills is the course for you. During those 2 days, You will learn how to hike safely and responsibly by any kind of weather conditions during day or night time in a mountain environment. Each course is €130/person, €100 for groups up to 6 people, under 18s and students. The course includes: \- 2 full days course \- Breakfast and tea breaks \- full course notes \- maps and compass provided \(maps and compass for sale too\) \- route maps for you to practice\. Mountain Skills 1 and 2 is a nationally accredited course by the Mountain Training Board of Ireland and is delivered in an upland environment. At the end of this course, you will have taken a big step forward in developing your own self-confidence and enjoyment in hiking in the Irish mountain wilderness, the UK and the rest of the world pretty much! Some hiking experience is essential before joining the scheme however, you don’t need to be an expert. Book your place at [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com/) Additional Mountain Skills Dates with mountainadventures74 MS2 Jan 24-25 MS1 Feb 14-15 MS2 Feb 28/March 01 MS1 March 07-08 MS2 March 28-29 For more dates go to: MountainAdventures74

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 Reserve QR code and Show staff the QR code when at the venue.
We have FREE COVER until 10:30pm in the Venue. The first 50 people will also receive a Free Drink Ticket Paid by Extremely Shy base on 46,000 members group [meetup.com/extremelyshy](http://meetup.com/extremelyshy).
 **Reserve link, Location and details will be announced in WhatsApp group when get ready. Stay tuned.**

If your new year's resolution includes but is not limited to: swim more, feel less warm, socialise with other weirdos, this may be the swim you have been looking for. It's cold! Wear layers before and after, bring a hot drink, hand warmers, scarves, hot water bottles. Also, please check that your transport is running smoothly. We meet at the lifeguards'. ✅ Tide 👍high ✅ Water temperature 8.5 °C ✅ Weather 👍 dry and cold 1ºC ✅ Company 👍 interesting **\-\-\- For the swim \-\-\-** 👙🩳 Wear whatever is comfortable to you for the swim (wetsuit or not) 👕 Bring layers to warm up afterwards 🍵You may also want to have a flask with a hot tea or coffee 🦺All activities are at your own risk. There are no lifeguards, we are not lifeguards. **\-\-\- After the swim \-\-\-** 🫖 Some of us will stay around for a while and chat, or come along to a local café for food, drinks and a chat. Sea you soon F r a n c o i s

WE MEET @ 8:30AM & ON THE TRAILS NO LATER THAN 8:45AM. EARLY START SO WE ARE BACK WELL BEFORE MIDDAY ROUTE - JOHNNY FOX’s, THE GAP, FAIRY CASTLE, TIBRADDEN & BACK. HIKING GEAR, HATS, GLOVES, TRAIL SHOES / LITE BOOTS RECOMMENDED. REGULAR BLAZER HIKERS WELCOME & NEW JOINERS ALSO. SEE U THIS SUNDAY MORNING 😀

Please PREPAY for this game either by Revolut https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 18. Please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand so unfortunately, failure to show will result in you being automatically removed from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and an agreement to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.

Sunday Walk in St. Anne’s Park. We will be meeting at the Red Stable Gate in St Anne’s Park, how to get there you can get the 130 Bus there and yes, there is a car park too. We can go to the Olive Room Cafè before or after the walk, there is toilets inside and outside the premises. The walk will be around 1 in half hours long, dogs are welcome too on leads! It is optional to do Dollymount Beach too, where is there is a Cafè there called Happy Out, there is inside and outside seating too, if you want to go their. Every event is €5 but that pays for the month and you do to pay anymore for the month. I hope to see you there Thomas

**A look into Dublin's lesser-known gems, including several great local spots.** Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hidden-gems-of-dublin-free-walking-tour-tickets-923824753707](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hidden-gems-of-dublin-free-walking-tour-tickets-923824753707) ## **Discover a different side to Dublin 🚶** Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small town, Dublin certainly has its fair share of secret spots and dodgy stories. Starting from O’Connell street, our guides will share the story of one of the Rising’s lesser known heroes, how Dublin’s aging buildings have been utilised (for better or worse), and some of the crazy nights of Dublin’s past. Whether new or old to the city, come find a few new spots to socialize and discover and Alternative Side of Dublin. The Alternative Side of Dublin Tour is free to all and we are dedicated to keeping it that way, tipping if you can is greatly encouraged! Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor. **TOPICS** * Easter Rising and the O’Rahilly Crusade * Historic Building Preservation in Dublin * Rise and Fall of Moore Street * The Chocolate Factory * Homelessness in Dublin * Capel Street Hotspots * The Hacienda * The Vegetable Market * The Complex * Nirvana & Drug Shenanigans * Panti Bliss’ Noble Call * Icon Walk * **PRIVATE TOURS** We are also now doing private tours for groups, if you want to host your own tour get in touch with us. We can do tours for friend groups, work parties, educational tours or community tours.👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?** We host art nights, pottery, walking tours, workshops, rug tufting and lots of whacky events. Join us for Drink & Draw Ireland's art party or one of our many experiences. 🎨 **SUPPORT LOCAL** After each tour we will send you a link to each artist featured and also bring you to a gallery where you can support artists by buying prints, paintings or commission them for work! ***FAQ?*** **What happens if I'm late?** We encourage anyone who is late to still join the tour, after you get a ticket you will get an email that will have instructions. 📩 **What happens if it rains?** All tours proceed even if it's raining, please bring an umbrella or rain jacket just in case.☔ **Is this wheelchair accessible?** Unfortunately, parts of the tour is not accessible, the first location is accessible to everyone. **Should I Tip?** If you enjoy it you can tip your guide if you want! Our guides keep all tips from tours so it gives artists and creatives a chance to do something they love. **FREE TOUR? Really?** Yes this tour is free, if you enjoy it you can tip your guide if you want. We also offer a selection of paid walking tours that explore different facets of the city's history that you can check out.

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.