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The government needs to step up to the challenge, but Individuals can make a difference.

Cork County Public Participation Network NewsSPRING 2019

PPN NEWSLETTER

For every 1cm of rise we loose 1m of beach – the frequency and volume of flooding also increases

For every 1cm of rise we loose 1m of beach – the frequency and volume of flooding also increases

Well done to PPN Secretariat member Helen Barrett who signed up as a Climate Ambassador and delivered a thought provoking and insightful presentation at the Secretariat meeting held in March.

The Climate Ambassador programme is Ireland’s first ever initiative to train and support individuals taking action on climate change.

The Climate Ambassador Programme, founded by the An Taisce Environmental Education Unit, is dedicated to enabling climate actions with communities, secondary schools and campuses across the country.

The Climate Ambassador Programme works on local solutions and raises awareness about climate change, to empower communities to improve their environments while reducing the impacts of climate change.

If your group or community would like to take this great opportunity to promote positive climate actions, you can contact Helen at: [email protected]

Cork County PPN would love to hear about how your group or community are working to promote positive climate actions. Email us at [email protected] with your stories and photos that could be shared on our newsletter.

Climate Ambassador Programme

CORK VOLUNTEER CENTRE

We help people find meaningful opportunities to volunteer in local charities and not for profit organisations. We work with volunteers and organisations in Cork City and County.

www.volunteercork.ie

WHAT DO WE DO?


•  Open Monday – Friday, 9.30 am. to 4.30 pm (closed for lunch 1pm)

•  Volunteers can register online or drop in to see us

•  Support volunteers to find suitable opportunities

•  Promote volunteering

•  Support organisations to recruit, manage and retain volunteers

•  Provide Garda Vetting for Cork based non-profit organisations

•  Provide training on volunteer leadership

•  Support companies to find team building volunteer days

CORK COUNTY PPN Spring Newsletter

PPN Secretariat members welcomed Dr Julie Connelly of Cork Volunteer Centre to the Secretariat meeting held in March. Located in 13 North Main Street, Cork Volunteer Centre supports organisations and volunteers across Cork City and County. Cork Volunteer Centre are funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development to;

1) Increase access to volunteering by providing a support and information service to individuals who wish to volunteer

2) Increase the quality of volunteering opportunities by providing information and supports to volunteer involving organisations.

3) Increase awareness of volunteering by marketing and promoting volunteering.

Cork Volunteer Centre provide supports to volunteers over the phone, in person and via email. Monthly volunteer coffee mornings are hosted in Cork Volunteer Centre on North Main Street and across the county where volunteers can meet and learn about new/urgent volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Centre Cork will also be hosting a Summer Lecture Series on Friday mornings during May and June which will provide a networking and learning opportunity for volunteer managers/coordinators to hear about best practice and current research in your field.

Each morning will consist of one or two relevant short presentations with opportunities to ask questions and have discussion afterwards. For details of all upcoming events and activities please visit http://www.volunteercork.ie/events/.

Volunteer Centre Cork

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CORK VOLUNTEER CENTRE

We help people find meaningful opportunities to volunteer in local charities and not for profit organisations. We work with volunteers and organisations in Cork City and County.


WHY DO PEOPLE VOLUNTEER?

For fun! For school / college

Work Experience!

Free time!

To get out of the house! Gain new skills!

Support a cause!

Make friends / meet people!

They were asked to!

To feel good!

Try something different!


Do Good – Feel Good!

•  Na)onal Survey of Volunteers (2017) •  Following their volunteering experience: •  65% of respondents reported an increase in their self-‐esteem •  55% of respondents reported an increase in their mental health and well-‐being •  45% of respondents reported an increase in their physical health and well-‐being

•  81% of respondents reported an increase in their feeling of making a useful contribu>on to the community

•  59% of respondents reported an increase in their range of friendships •  66% of respondents reported an increase in their sense of belonging to their community

•  60% of respondents reported an increase in their feeling of being included and not being alone

•  h`ps://www.volunteer.ie/wp-‐content/uploads/2017/08/Volunteer_Ireland-‐Report_FINAL.pdf

IN CORK . . .

•  Over 1500 people register with CVC to find volunteering opportunities in Cork each year.

•  Nearly 600 non-profit organisations are registered with CVC seeking volunteers to carry out a variety of different roles.

•  Currently we are advertising nearly 300 volunteering vacancies on our website.



Cork Volunteer Centre also provide a number of other services to organisations as follows;

· Training: CVC provide Volunteer Leadership and other bespoke training services. Please visit http://www.volunteercork.ie organisations/training/ for more details

· Garda Vetting Services – If you require Garda vetting services please contact the team at [email protected]

· If you would like to involve Corporate/group volunteers please visit http://www.volunteercork.ie/involving-corporate-volunteers/

for more details

· Room Hire – If you need a venue in the city for training, interviews or meetings please request a room booking at http://www.volunteercork.ie/book-our-meeting-room/

If you have any questions about the above please contact Cork Volunteer Centre on [email protected] or phone 021-4251572.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE VOLUNTEERING

•  Why do you want to volunteer?

•  How much time do you have?

•  Type of volunteering/volunteering role

•  Your previous experience •  Your skills/hobbies/interests

•  Time commitment

•  Fundraising / Seasonal & Once Off (Festivals)



Cork County Council is delighted to announce Phase 1 of a €3.5 million fund with €1.5 million set to be distributed to community groups from across the county.

Allocating €500,000 per annum over 7 years, Cork County Council has established the Community Development Initiative to fund local community development projects, with support ranging from €1,000 to €25,000 per project.

Cork County Council received 420 applications which were assessed:

• 55 projects from West Cork with a value of €500,000 were approved by the Council’s West Cork Local Community Development Committee. See list of successful West Cork projects

• 64 projects from North Cork with a value of €500,000 were approved by the Council’s North Cork Local Community Development Committee. See list of successful North Cork projects

• 67 projects from South Cork with a value of €500,000 were approved by the Council’s South Cork Local Community Development Committee. See list of successful South Cork projects

See list of all successful North, South and West projects here >>

The projects approved range from the refurbishment of community halls, the upgrading of walkways, equipment purchases such as tables, chairs and mowers, plus many more.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy congratulated the successful groups while reiterating the Council’s commitment to community development,

“I know firsthand how important community and voluntary groups are, not only are they an asset to their own communities but they are an asset for Cork. This fund highlights the support of Cork

County Council while recognising the tremendous work and commitment given by all involved, undertakings which improve the prosperity of both people and places.”

Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey also highlighted how the Community Development Initiative was an example of the Council’s continuing commitment to local community collaboration,

“Through our 3 Local Community Development Committees, we are dedicated to improving the range and quality of community based facilities which will assist in providing the very best quality of life offering to our citizens. Cork County Community Development Initiative offers groups who may not have access to some of our other sources of funding the opportunity to deliver their ambitions for

their communities.”

€1.5 million Council funding allocatedto Cork Community Groups

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https://www.corkcoco.ie/news/eu15-million-council-funding-allocated-cork-community-groups-0


Cork County Council is pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 Anti-Litter Challenge The annual Anti Litter Challenge showcases the energy and dedication of the local communities in Cork County, and is a prime example of what can be achieved by a partnership approach between the Council and the Community. The objectives of the competition are to reduce litter pollution in the county as a whole and to encourage community solutions to the litter pollution. As our local communities are the lifeblood of this competition, Cork County Council is always interested in hearing from communities who have not participated previously, or who have taken a break from the competition and would like to take part again.

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Forty schools including 1200 Transition Year Students attended 3 inspirational wellbeing and positive mental health events, Teen Talk, in Charleville North Cork (Thursday 28th Feb) Little Island (Tuesday 5th March) & Bantry (Thursday 7th March). Organised by Cork County Council and supported by Healthy Ireland, RTE Presenters Kathryn Thomas and Anna Geary hosted the events at which a number of high-profile speakers gave their insights to health and wellbeing for young people. Other speakers included World Champion Athlete Derval O’Rourke, Mindfulness Coach Graham McCormack and Fitness & Nutrition Entrepreneur Pat Divilly.

Speaking at the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy said,

“Young people today face a lot of pressure, through social media, exam pressure and sometimes difficulties at home, among other challenges. Teen Talk is all

about giving people access to information, encouraging them to put the phones down and to do exercise, to consider their nutrition and to have a healthy state of mind too. People like Kathryn Thomas, Derval O’Rourke, Pat Divilly and Graham McCormack share their stories with the students to help and inspire

them into a positive and healthy way of life.”

TEENTALK

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Students were invited to attend the Teen Talks, which were all free to attend.

Speaking at the events, Chairperson North Cork LCDC Cllr Gerard Murphy said,

“It’s great to see so many young people here this morning being motivated by the sportspeople, nutritionists and wellbeing coaches to be

more mindful of their physical and mental health.”

“Highlighting positive mental health, wellbeing, nutrition and fitness for young people, Teen Talks are designed to support students in dealing with whatever challenges they may face, be it at school, at home or online. Cork County Council is delighted to be rolling out these events across the county of

Cork, and we invite all schools to avail of these important and free events,”

said Cork County Council Chief Executive Tim Lucey.

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