Volunteering for Concern

Concern believes in working directly with local people. In as far as possible, we try to recruit staff from the communities in which we work.

In many countries, our local staff are very skilled and this lessens the need to recruit internationally. Our international vacancies tend to be specialised or require senior experience and may not be suitable for someone seeking their first opportunity in an international humanitarian organisation. For these reasons, we don’t take on volunteers in our overseas locations.

Volunteer in Ireland

There are, however, lots of ways to volunteer with Concern right here at home! Check out the options below.

Street collections

We’re always on the lookout for people to join our street and church gate collections. The collections are held nationwide at different times throughout the year; click here to find out more.

Organise your own fundraising event

Fancy having your own event for Concern? For tips and advice on running a fundraiser click here. Please register your event with us so we can give you any assistance you need.

Debates

You can become an adjudicator or timekeeper with our secondary schools debating competition. If you decide to help, you’ll get all the support you need from our ever-so-friendly Debates team.

The debates run in the evenings, from October to March at various locations nationwide. Click here to find out more.

To find out more, contact us at volunteerireland@concern.net