Volunteering opportunities for everyone
Volunteer with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) and become part of the largest and oldest voluntary charitable organisation in Ireland. Our greatest strength is our volunteers/Members!
You know the issues in your community and can address immediate needs as well as help families and individuals, young and old, move towards self-sufficiency and equal opportunity through friendship and support.
Offering a little help at the right time can give people hope for the future. Sharing your time and your skills can change lives forever.
Area of Interest
Overseas Police Clearance
Please Note: For certain roles which require Garda Vetting or Access NI (e.g. Visitation or Child and Family Services), individuals who have lived outside the island of Ireland for 6 or more continuous months since the age of 16 years are required to submit an original police certificate(s) from the country or countries of residence (with authenticated translation where necessary).
Frequently asked questions
The SVP is a lay Christian Organisation. Membership is open to anyone who respects the ethos and rule of the Society. You do not need to be a Christian in order to join the SVP.
The National Office, Special Works Managers and Shared Services work in partnership with the National Management Council to further the mission vision and goals of the S.V.P. adding value to the volunteer membership through the resources and expertise of paid staff.
Our focus is on practical approach to dealing with poverty, alleviating its effects on individuals and families through working primarily in person-to-person contact by a unique system of family visitation and seeking to achieve social justice and equality of opportunity for all citizens. In addition to providing direct assistance to those in need, caring for the homeless, providing social housing, operating holiday homes and other social support activities, the Society promotes community self-sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation in Ireland. Its membership of over 10,000 Volunteers throughout the country offer friendship and support to individuals and families living with poverty to achieve self-sufficiency while, working for social justice.
A genuine concern for those in our community who are in need and a willingness to do something about it, whilst preserving total confidentially. Patience, kindness and compassion are important.
