Get ready to celebrate as we kick off the European Volunteering Capital 2027 in style—join us in person!

We are delighted to announce that County Clare has been awarded European Volunteering Capital 2027. We have an exciting programme of events planned for 2027 at both local and national level.

Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

Venue: Treacy’s West County Ennis V95 C9CT

Time: 6pm.

The programme of the evening will include:

· Launch of the European Volunteering Capital website www.clare2027.ie (https://www.clare2027.ie)

· Presentations on the journey so far.

· Volunteers sharing their stories and experiences.

· Register for the Clare 2027 Ambassador Programme – this will offer training, workshop and support for volunteers to be placed at the various events throughout 2027.

· Help us to gather ideas to shape the European Volunteering Capital 2027 programme.

· Panel discussion

This is an opportunity to be part of celebrating volunteerism which is at the heart of all our communities. Come along, bring a friend, and see how you can get involved. There will be an opportunity during the evening to meet with stakeholders as well as Organisations that are actively recruiting volunteers.

An Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreter will also be present at the event.

Looking forward to seeing you.

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