An organisation has referred to an application or screening process – what does this mean?
Most organisations will look to do some level of screening depending on the volunteering opportunity you are looking to get involved with. There
How long does it take for vetting forms to be processed?
The Garda Vetting process can take between 2-4 weeks. To keep things moving quickly we advise you to be very careful when
Can I get vetting for myself?
No. Vetting is conducted only on behalf of relevant organisations that are registered with the National Vetting Bureau and is not conducted for
How do I make an application for vetting?
Your first step is always to make an application to volunteer with an organisation, for a role that requires vetting. After that the
What is Garda Vetting?
The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 commenced on 29th April 2016. The Act makes it mandatory to
I can’t find a volunteer role that is right for me or I’m seeing no results in the opportunity search
We're sorry to hear you haven't spotted a volunteering opportunity yet! If you're not seeing any search results it might be a
How much time will I have to commit to my voluntary work?
This depends on the role(s) that you are interested in. Some roles are a short term and ask you to commit to a couple of
How long will it take for me to get started volunteering?
It varies depending on the role. There are some once-off informal roles where you can get started straight away, but other roles take longer.
How many roles am I allowed to apply for?
We usually recommend you apply for a maximum of 3 roles to start. If you are not sure how to apply online, what
How can I search I-VOL?
Go to the I-Vol database page. Location You can search by location by simply putting your town, county or even your Eircode