The annual Louth Volunteer Fair, which is taking place at The Barbican Centre, Drogheda, on Saturday, May 10th, from 1-3 pm, is a wonderful opportunity for Louth community, voluntary, not-for-profit, and charity organisations to showcase their work, connect in-person with the public, and find new, enthusiastic volunteers to join their team.

If your organisation involves volunteers and is looking to recruit, expand, or strengthen its team, this event is designed for you. The Louth Volunteer Fair offers a unique platform to raise awareness about your cause, engage directly with people passionate about giving back, and highlight the benefits of joining your organisation as a volunteer. Online recruitment is a fantastic tool, but you can’t beat the strength of making personal connections in engaging new potential volunteers. 

Louth Volunteer Centre will be on hand to provide experienced guidance on best practices in volunteer engagement, including training, crafting role descriptions, Garda vetting, and volunteer engagement strategies. 

Why Should Your Organisation Take Part? 

Attract New Volunteers: Meet people face-to-face who are actively looking for meaningful ways to get involved. 

Boost Awareness & Visibility: Showcase your organisation’s mission, impact, and the vital work you do. 

Network with Other Organisations: Strengthen relationships within the voluntary sector and share valuable insights with like-minded groups. 

Access Support: Learn how to improve volunteer retention, structure effective volunteer roles, and develop your team effectively. 

Looking To Maximise Your Participation? 

• To help your organisation gets the most out of the fair, we encourage you to: 
• Bring engaging materials such as leaflets, posters, or photos to capture interest. 
• Have representatives available who can passionately explain your mission and answer questions. 
• Clearly outline volunteer opportunities so attendees understand how they can get involved. 
• Use the event as a recruitment drive to sign up new volunteers on the spot.  

What to Expect on the Day?

• Gain exposure, connect with potential volunteers, and access support on volunteer engagement. 
• Whether you’re a grassroots initiative or established charity, this fair can help you find new supporters.
• Learn about the Louth Community Volunteer Program, which provides flexible volunteering options and event-based support for local initiatives. 

Louth Volunteer Centre is committed to helping organisations build strong, sustainable volunteer programs that benefit both the volunteers and the wider community. Don’t miss this chance to grow your team and strengthen your impact!  

How To Get Involved

Organisations: Reserve a free stand by contacting info@volunteerlouth.ie or calling Drogheda: 041 9809008 | Dundalk: 042 9392934 / 086 0431379. 

Volunteers: Simply drop by on the day to explore the wide range of opportunities available.