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Volunteering to socialise?

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  • 03-07-2013 12:56am
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    titan18
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    I know it's slightly selfish but one of the reasons I'm considering volunteering is just to get out of the house and meet some people my own age. Now, I'm just not sure where that age group (early 20s) would volunteer. What organisations would attract more young people volunteering (if any)?


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    The Real B-man
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    I Myself Volunteer and would not be Still Doing it with the Same Organisation 12yrs Later if it where not for the People i work with this is a Huge part of Volunteering its a Team effort.

    What Skills/Interests do you have?

    Good Place to Start
    www.volunteer.ie


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    TylerIE
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    titan18 wrote: »
    I know it's slightly selfish but one of the reasons I'm considering volunteering is just to get out of the house and meet some people my own age. Now, I'm just not sure where that age group (early 20s) would volunteer. What organisations would attract more young people volunteering (if any)?


    Do you have any interests of any sort already?


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    titan18
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    I was involved in societies in college, film making, mental health (albeit can't really do anything related to that atm). I'm into computers, building them, software development etc.


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    Santa Cruz
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    titan18 wrote: »
    I was involved in societies in college, film making, mental health (albeit can't really do anything related to that atm). I'm into computers, building them, software development etc.

    Your skills may be of interest to community groups helping people trying to get back to work, community development or organising local newsletters, websites promoting the area etc. While not specifically all your age group there will be a mix of male/female etc. and you will be meeting away from the false atmosphere of pubs and clubs


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    baby and crumble
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    titan18 wrote: »
    I was involved in societies in college, film making, mental health (albeit can't really do anything related to that atm). I'm into computers, building them, software development etc.

    You could try Coder dojo maybe? It's working with kids but most of the other volunteers will be your ages.


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    AnCatDubh
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    titan18 wrote: »
    I'm into computers, building them, software development etc.

    Maybe a chat with the guys in Camara - http://camara.org/volunteer/ireland/

    I always admired what these guys are at.


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    bazkennedy
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    baby and crumble wrote: »
    You could try Coder dojo maybe? It's working with kids but most of the other volunteers will be your ages.

    +1 I've been mentoring with CoderDojo for almost a year now and love it. So rewarding and i've made some great friends locally and further a field.


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