Committed to strengthening and supporting all aspects of volunteering across the city and county of Waterford
The opportunities below are short-term and seasonal. For all other volunteering opportunities CLICK HERE!
| Volunteer Opportunity | Link | Role summary |
|---|---|---|
| Checking Centre - Christmas Shoebox Checkers & Carton Packers 2025 | Apply | Team Hope are looking for volunteers to check the contents of Christmas gift boxes and lovingly pack them for delivery to children in Eastern Europe and Africa, bringing them joy. Training will be provided. |
| Christmas Shoebox Collector | Apply | Team Hope are looking for volunteers to help collect Team Hope Christmas Shoeboxes from schools and local drop off points. |
| Japanese Gardens Christmas Steward | Apply | Volunteer stewards are required at The Enchanted Garden Winter Lights at the Japanese Gardens in Tramore, from 4.15 - 6.15 pm and 6.15 - 8.15 pm from Thursday to Sunday, between the 29th of November and the 31st of December. |
| Making Christmas Cards for Nursing Home Residents 2025 | Apply | Would you like to make a Christmas Card for an elderly person in your community? There are many nursing homes in Waterford with residents who would love a Christmas greeting from a kind-hearted person. |
| Winterval Ambassador | Apply | The role of Winterval Ambassador involves running the information centre and assisting with queries from the general public, giving directions and offering suggestions on what to do during the festival. |
| Winterval Glow Gardens Attendant | Apply | Join us at New Street Gardens in the heart of Waterford City Centre, where a luminous oasis has been crafted for everyone to relish. As a volunteer, you'll be an essential part of making this beautiful and unforgettable. |
| Winterval Illuminates & Snowball playtime Attendant | Apply | As a volunteer, you'll be at the heart of making this an unforgettable experience for kids and adults alike. You play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. |
| Winterval Photo Stops Attendant | Apply | As a volunteer, you'll be at the heart of making this an unforgettable experience for kids and adults alike. You play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. |
| Winterval Train Attendant | Apply | Join us for a delightful adventure as we take visitors on a fun-filled ride through the historic streets of Waterford. |
The Volunteer Charter is a two-way guide, designed with care to clarify what both sides can expect when a volunteer steps into a volunteer involving organisation.
For more information about the Volunteer Charter and how you can use it have a look at the Volunteer Ireland website
On Tuesday and Thursday from 11.00am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. you can drop in to the centre.
You can call or email us to schedule an appointment for days when we are not open for drop-ins.
We are available for telephone support or can send you a link for an online video conference if you prefer.
The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 provide a statutory basis for the vetting of persons carrying out relevant work with children or vulnerable adults. The Act, commenced on 29th April 2016, also introduced electronic vetting (eVetting).
