Call for Louth volunteers at Barnardos fundraiser
Children’s charity Barnardos launched a local call for volunteers in Louth.
The charity, who work with more than 15,300 children each year, need valuable volunteers for their national collection day, on September 14th.
By shaking a bucket or joining an instore bag pack for just two hours, each volunteer can raise up to €100 for vulnerable children in their community.
Barnardos seeks to trans- form the lives of children in Ireland by providing services to help them meet their milestones and get ready for school; by providing family supports to those facing challenges such as poverty and homelessness; and by helping parents to create a better home life for their children.
Volunteers are needed for any two hour shift between 8am - 9pm at locations in Dundalk: Tesco Extra, Stapleton Rd, and Longwalk Shopping Centre.
To volunteer on Friday 14 September please call 01-7080418. For more information, email buckets@ barnardos.ie or visit www. barnardos.ie.
Barnardos CEO Fergus Finlay said: ‘Each year I am overwhelmed by the surge of support we receive in counties and communities across Ireland.’
‘A sea of green volunteers, each coming together at a bag pack or shaking a bucket with a friend. Everyone who takes part makes a real difference for the children in their community, and enjoy the benefits and feel good factor that volunteering can bring - we’ve had volunteers return year after year and who have a ball on the day themselves. But we always need more, and I hope the people of Louth get behind us this year for the event once again sponsored by Dell.
Join us on September 14th to help a child in your community www.barnardos.ie/buckets.’