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National Volunteer Week 2025
National Volunteer Week takes place from 19th to 26th May 2025.
The Gaelic Games Associations are using National Volunteer Week 2025 to recognise and acknowledge one of the most valuable resources we have - the thousands of volunteers generously giving up their time, expertise and energy, to support and develop our games and Associations. Volunteers are so crucial to all we do - from the thousands of weekend nursery programmes in our Clubs to All-Ireland Finals in Croke Park, none of it would be possible without volunteers.
Starting this Monday, a series of activities are planned to help recognise and celebrate the selfless contributions of volunteers across Gaelic Games and we want all our Clubs to get involved by:
Sharing your Volunteer stories and experiences - Use the templates available in the documents section of this page to tell the story of Volunteers in your Club or County.
- Engage with our Lunch Time Learn - Throughout the week (Monday to Friday at 12:30pm) a series of short vodcasts highlighting themes and topics to support both volunteers individually and the units they are involved with will go up on this page. Please note, Friday's vodcast is a live episode and you can register for it HERE
Feel free to use the social media templates attached to the documents section of this page to highlight and thank volunteers within your own Club!
A guide on how to use the templates can be found HERE
Lunch Time Learn Vodcasts
Monday: The Positive Impact of Volunteers on a Player's Career
Roisin McCormick (Antrim Camogie) and Ciara O'Sullivan (Cork Ladies Football) discuss how volunteers have positively impacted their careers.
Tuesday: Creating Volunteer Networks in Your Unit
David Denieffe (Chairperson, GAA National Planning and Training Committee) discusses the benefits and advantages of creating volunteer networks.
Wednesday: What do you get from Volunteering?
Hear from Leona Tector who is involved with the Shelmalier Club in Wexford on why she volunteers and what she gets out of it.
Thursday: Appreciating Our Volunteers
Vivienne Nee (LGFA National Volunteer Development Officer) discusses approaches to thank and appreciating your volunteers.
Friday: Recruiting and Supporting Volunteers
Join this live session with members of staff from GAA, LGFA and Camogie to allow you to engage with questions on this topic.