Kildare Credit Union invites people to find out more about the volunteering opportunities within the credit union

Kildare Credit Union, along with credit unions across Ireland, are delighted to partner with Volunteer Ireland to celebrate National Volunteering Week. The week, which takes place from the 19th to the 25th May, is dedicated to showcasing the enormous contribution of volunteers and their impact on our communities.  This year’s theme is Building Community Together, with a specific focus on the social opportunities that volunteering offers such as meeting new people, making friends and connecting with your community.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Judith Boyle, Chairperson of Kildare Credit Union states "We are delighted to sponsor National Volunteering Week, an initiative that aligns perfectly with our values. We commend the commitment of not only the people who give their time to their local credit union, but to all those who volunteer with local schools, community groups, sports clubs and not-for-profit associations.   

On a personal level, volunteering at the credit union has been one of the most rewarding parts of my life. Every month, our Board of Directors discuss how we can enhance the services which we provide to our members. It is so rewarding to see the difference which the credit union can make in the lives of people within our community and it is powerful to know that we play an important part in that”

As member-owned financial cooperatives and with a philosophy of ‘people helping people, volunteerism is at the very heart of the work of credit unions. More than 3,200 people across the country volunteer with their local credit union to help make a difference in the lives of credit union members and the communities they serve.

There are a multitude of reasons why people volunteer with their local credit union. For some, they will feel that they have specific skills that the credit union would benefit from or they would like to give something back to my community. Others will volunteer to gain experience and training opportunities or to meet new people and to expand their social and professional network.

To learn more about volunteering opportunities with Kildare Credit Union, please visit www.kildarecu.ie or arrange a chat with the nomination committee.