Volunteer for the Countryside Bird Survey with Birdwatch Ireland

What is the Countryside Bird Survey? The Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) is conducted each year by Birdwatch Ireland between the end of Spring and the beginning of Summer . The Survey will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this year, having began back in 1998 for the first time. The CBS is an on-going national project funded … Continue reading Volunteer for the Countryside Bird Survey with Birdwatch Ireland

Dodder Action Group – Volunteer Opportunities in South Dublin!

If you are like myself and live in the South Dublin area of Ireland and would like to get involved in some community-based volunteering that involves the environment, then this may be perfect for you! For those of you who do not know, the River Dodder is a 24 km river in Ireland that runs … Continue reading Dodder Action Group – Volunteer Opportunities in South Dublin!

Fantastic Animal Magic Wildlife Rescue in Limerick!

Animal Magic Wildlife Rescue was set up in 1999 and over the last 18 years the rehabilitation centre has made an enormous contribution to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation for Ireland's wildlife. Animal Magic is based in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, bordering Co. Cork in the south of Ireland. Animal Magic are dedicated to helping injured, abandoned … Continue reading Fantastic Animal Magic Wildlife Rescue in Limerick!

Help Kildare Animal Foundation raise funds for new hospital units!

It is my personal opinion that Ireland have fantastic people that work to create Wildlife Rehab charities, animal welfare and a lot of animal-related protection centres across the country! For such a small island we do have a lot of diverse charities relating to our wildlife such as local county-based animal welfare centres, the national … Continue reading Help Kildare Animal Foundation raise funds for new hospital units!

Becoming a Member of Environmental Conservation Groups

As I first mentioned in my post on becoming a member of wildlife conservation-based groups, it is not always necessary to have to pay to receive benefits from non-profit organisations/charities. There is (in most cases) an option to subscribe to the organisation i.e. 'sign up' to their mailing lists online via your email address. This … Continue reading Becoming a Member of Environmental Conservation Groups

Becoming a Member of Wildlife Conservation Groups

Firstly it should be said that you don't always have to pay the membership fee and become a member of a non-profit organisation to get great benefits! Often, many non-profit organisations will have the option for the public to subscribe/sign up for newsletters, updates and general happenings of that organisation. This is usually done by means … Continue reading Becoming a Member of Wildlife Conservation Groups

Volunteering: Kilkenny

Kilkenny S.P.C.A Where: Norebank Lodge, Greenshill, Kilkenny Phone: (056) 777 1635 Email: info@kilkennyspca.ie Website: www.kilkennyspca.ie/pca.ie Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/KilkennySPCA Inistioge Puppy Rescue Where: Cliodagh, Inistioge, Kilkenny Puppy Rescue is open 7 days a week and all visitors are welcome! Phone: (056) 775 8626 Email: puppyrescuekilkennyATeircom.net Website: http://www.inistiogepuppyrescue.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inistioge-Puppy-Rescue-790351364333318/

Volunteering: Carlow

Carlow-Kilkenny Dog Shelter Where: Garryduff Lane, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10am - 1pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4.30pm Saturday 10am - 1pm Sunday Closed Phone: (059) 972 6785 Email: info@carlowkilkennyds.ie Website: http://www.carlowkilkennyds.ie/  

Volunteering: Louth

Collon Animal Sanctuary Where: Collon Animal Sanctuary, Ivy Cottage, Drogheda Road, Collon, Co. Louth Phone: (041) 982 6749 Email: lynne@collonanimalsanctuary.com george@collonanimalsanctuary.com adrian@collonanimalsanctuary.com Website: http://www.collonanimalsanctuary.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Collon-Animal-Sanctuary-805687742814278/?fref=t Healthy Pets Where: Ard Easmuinn Road, Dundalk, Co.Louth Phone: (042) 93 37763 Email: surgery@healthy-pets.ie Website: http://www.healthy-pets.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Healthy-Pets-Veterinary-Clinic-142536995844609/ Louth S.P.C.A. Where: Walterstown, Co. Louth Phone: (042) 933 5045 Email: info@louthspca.ie Website: http://www.louthspca.ie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/louthspca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louthspca.ie/?fref=ts Dundalk Dog Rescue Where: Dundalk, Co. … Continue reading Volunteering: Louth