volunteering Archives

From ClassRoom to ClassZoom with volunteer Larry Monaghan

dhenehanApril 9, 2021East & Dublin

Standard Life volunteer Larry Monaghan provided his thoughts on his experience as a virtual volunteer in Castleknock National School “Whilst COVID has had a serious impact on our schools and students (not forgetting parents and carers either), Standard Life’s partnership … Read More

J&J Volunteers Showcase STEM in Cork Schools

dhenehanApril 9, 2021South

One of the first virtual JA activities delivered in Cork was a series of WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Design) workshops for 5th and 6th class students at Our Lady of Lourdes National School and St Luke’s … Read More

BNY Mellon ‘Choose to Challenge’ on International Women’s Day

dhenehanApril 8, 2021East & Dublin, National, South, South East

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 more than 1,200 students nationwide benefited from JA Inspires careers talks kindly supported by BNY Mellon. Embracing the ‘Choose to Challenge’ theme, 18 eager BNY Mellon volunteers from Cork, Dublin and Wexford stepped up … Read More

The Power of Design in Galway

dhenehanApril 7, 2021West

MathWorks volunteer Karen Jacobs recently facilitated the Power of Design programme with 6th class students in Gaelscoil Riada, Athenry. The experience was all the more unique as Karen delivered the programme virtually while the students were each at home. The … Read More

Facebook Empowers Students to Succeed

dhenehanApril 6, 2021East & Dublin, Mid West

Facebook Community Development Manager Aoife Flynn recently introduced 150 Transition Year students from Castletroy College, Limerick to her career path and working life during a JA Inspires workshop. The 60 minute workshop provided a space for Aoife to tell her … Read More