This is Community!
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -This is a podcast from Galway Volunteer Centre / Volunteer Galway. Interviews with people in Galway who are all about having an impact in the their community by changing the world around them one piece at a time.
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It takes a Village…an interview with Anna Kierans from Irish Red Cross on Community Sponsorship
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week Ruth chats to Anna Kierans from Irish Red Cross about their Community Sponsorship programme in Galway. Since 2018 the Irish Red Cross have been involved in supporting and enabling individuals in a community to come together to provide holistic integration for a family coming to Ireland from a war torn country including Syria and Afghanistan. They are currently recruiting for this role in Galway and Anna tells us all about what is involved and the impact a community group can make f...
I'm Never Alone - a conversation with Denise Healy, an Alone Befriending volunteer
November 07, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBThis week Ruth chats to Denise Healy about her Befriending support role in Alone. Denise shares her personal insights into why she got involved with the charity and what she gets out of it including the ongoing support from the organisation. For more information on this role and on this charity you can check out https://alone.ie Befriending Support Volunteer Role https://bit.ly/AloneRole Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://www.volunteergalway.ie/...
No Time for Waste - a conversation on the mission and work of a National Social Enterprise FoodCloud tackling food waste in Ireland
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week Ruth chats to Brian Curtin, Volunteer Manager with FoodCloud. FoodCloud is a social enterprise with a mission to tackle food waste by redistributing surplus food from manufacturers and retailers to local charities in the community. It currently operates three main hubs located in Dublin, Cork and Galway and works with a network of over 600 Irish charities. FoodCloud Website https://food.cloud Current Volunteer Role https://bit.ly/3ywgFTn Volunteering in Galway Check out all o...
From Puppy Power to People Power! A conversation with Susan Hewitt a volunteer fosterer from MADRA
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this week’s episode we chat to Susan Hewitt, a volunteer fosterer with local Galway dog adoption and rescue charity MADRA. Susan chats to us about her work and her delight at being nominated for a Volunteer Ireland award this year. For more information on MADRA www.madra.ie [email protected] 091 577 813 @madradogrescue Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://www.volunteergalway.ie/volunteers/volunteer-vacancies. You can click through on any of the...
Access for All - What is it and how do we get it? A conversation with Lorraine Lally and Marian Moloney
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode we hear from Lorraine Lally and Marian Moloney, two members of Access for All Galway, a network of individuals who have lived experience of disabilities and local disability organisations focusing on improving access and rights for people with disabilities. We also hear about an upcoming campaign International Day for People with Disabilities on December 3rd. FB @AccessforAllGalway Ph 091 773 466 Email [email protected] Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunte...
Why Youth Work works!
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this week's episode Ruth chats to to Jakub Kostanski and Joseph Burke, two members of Youth Work Ireland Galway’s Youth Advisory Committee. We hear their current views on community and their insights and personal experiences on the impact of youth work, as well as what it's like being a young person right now. Links www.youthworkgalway.ie Youth Advisory Committee@YouthAdvisoryCommitteeGalway Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://www.volunteerga...
Why Youth Work works!
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this week's episode Ruth chats to to Jakub Kostanski and Joseph Burke, two members of Youth Work Ireland Galway’s Youth Advisory Committee. We hear their current views on community and their insights and personal experiences on the impact of youth work, as well as what it's like being a young person right now. Links www.youthworkgalway.ie Youth Advisory Committee@YouthAdvisoryCommitteeGalway Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://www.volunteerga...
The secret formula for success!- an interview with Darren Bayliss National Co-ordinator of Coder Dojo
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week Ruth chats to Darren Bayliss, National Co-ordinator of Coder Dojo. Darren’s shares his own journey in starting out as a volunteer ten years ago as well as what he considers to be the secret formula to success not just for young people attending clubs but for volunteers too! Link to Coder Dojo Volunteer Role - https://bit.ly/3hhpMPC https://coderdojo.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteering in Galway Check out all ...
The secret formula for success!- an interview with Darren Bayliss National Co-ordinator of Coder Dojo
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week Ruth chats to Darren Bayliss, National Co-ordinator of Coder Dojo. Darren’s shares his own journey in starting out as a volunteer ten years ago as well as what he considers to be the secret formula to success not just for young people attending clubs but for volunteers too! Link to Coder Dojo Volunteer Role - https://bit.ly/3hhpMPC https://coderdojo.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteering in Galway Check out all ...
Making Space for The Wild - a conversation with Kay Synott
May 18, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode we speak to Kay Synott, an organic horticulturalist, gardener and educator from Moycullen about what is happening to our natural world where we live, and what we all can do about it. One of the ways you can make changes is by looking at your garden, balcony, estate or even your business and see what you can do to help our non-human neighbours like bees, birds, butterflies. We all have probably noticed the natural world a little more this year, and for many people it ha...
A Cup of Compassion - Creating New Spaces in our Community
March 11, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this week’s episode Ruth chats to Rachel Maher and Danni Burke from Galway Community Café, a new out of hours mental health service in Galway city. Rachel and Danni are both peer connectors with the service and talk about how and why the service was created, what it means to them to be involved in it and their vision for the future with this model in our community. www.galwaycommunitycafe.ie Facebook - @galwaycommunitycafe Twitter: @communitygalway Email : info@galwaycommunitycafe....
Building Resilience Through the Outdoors - a conversation with Barry Dillon from Venture Out Wildnerness Project
March 02, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week Donncha speaks to Barry Dillon, Programme Manager with Venture Out Wilderness Project. Venture Out is a charity that provides outdoor activity based mental health and well-being, and personal development focused intervention to people and communities most in need, at little or no cost to the participants involved. Barry and Donncha chat about the benefits of engaging with the outdoors particularly at the moment. More information on Venture Out Wilderness Project Website: htt...
'Tis the season!- an interview with Vincent’s Westside Charity Shop team
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week Ruth chats to Paul, Aggie, and Victoria from the Vincent’s team about the work of the charity, the role that charity shops play in our community and the impact and upsurge of donations over lockdown as they open their doors this Christmas! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/svpwestside and https://www.facebook.com/SVPIreland Website: www.svp.ie Twitter: https://twitter.com/SVP_Ireland Links to their current roles Treasure Hunter Volunteer Role: https://bit.ly/3niqeOh Shop A...
Breathing in New Life- a conversation with local yoga teacher Sinéad Mc Kiernan
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBBreathing in New Life- the quality of your breath can determine the quality of your life- This week Ruth chats to local yoga teacher Sinéad Mc Kiernan about her own personal journey towards wellness after experiencing chronic anxiety and how today her current yoga practice has grown into a thriving business with a very supportive community. www.loveyoga.eu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoveYogaLoveLiving/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinead.loveyoga/ ------------------------...
Hoovering out your Brain - the mental health benefits of staying active. A conversation with Eoin O Donellan
November 23, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis week Ruth chats to local Salthill-based fitness instructor Eoin O'Donnellan on the mental health benefits of staying active and carving out some 'You Time' in the week. With a variety of group activities from choir singing to working out on the beach in Salthill, Eoin speaks about his passion for helping others stay active and engaged in their community. For more information on classes check out https://ubfitsports.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UBFit.Galway Instagram -...
A fresh perspective for November - Sea Swimming with Coldvember NUIG
November 13, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week Ruth chats to Laura and Evelyn, two NUIG students who are organising and taking part in a month long challenge of getting into the sea every single day for November to raise money for a local mental health charity. Now it’s in third year, they speak about what is behind the campaign, what sea swimming does for their own mental health and why they are so passionate about this cause. For more information on Coldvember and to donate to the cause go to - idonate.ie/coldvembernuig o...
Galway - A National Park City - a conversation with Brendan 'Speedie' Smith
October 28, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode we had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Brendan ‘Speedie’ Smith about an amazing new initiative he is kick-starting to make Galway a National Park City. I speak to him a little bit about his previous community activity which spans probably every social issue you can think of, but also I find out about what this whole National Park City initiative is about. To get involved in the initiative you can email [email protected]. You can also check out Nation...
Take Back Control - Meditate! An interview with Sue Redmond about the benefits and power of meditation practice
September 17, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn this show Donncha speaks to Sue Redmond, who is, amongst many other things, an experienced teacher in meditation and mindfulness practice. We take a look at the benefits of meditation, some of the myths around in, and Sue gives some practical advice on how to go about getting started. Next week from the 21st of September we are celebrating National Volunteering Week. If ever there was a year to celebrate volunteering, its 2020. This year the focus of the week is thanking volunteers ...
Yes We Can! an interview with Carly Zimmeran from Galway International Arts Festival
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBYes we can! - a message from Galway International Arts Festival Volunteer manager Carly Zimmerman who speaks to Ruth this week about the newly launched GIAF Autumn programme and how the festival has adapted and continued to move forward in these challenging times For more information on GIAF check out website: www.giaf.ie facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalwayInternationalArtsFest/ twitter: @GalwayIntArts instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galwayintarts/ ----------------------------...
A little time makes a big difference - Fionn Kelly, volunteer with Big Brother, Big Sister
September 01, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week Ruth chats to Fionn Kiely who is a volunteer mentor with Big Brother Big Sister here in Galway. Fionn chats about his experience of being a Big Brother for almost five years and why he would recommend the programme to anyone thinking of this type of volunteer work. For more information on GAP check out website: https://www.foroige.ie/our-work/big-brother-big-sister volunteer role details - https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00D000000LNHxYIAX -----------------------...
Seek out the voices- an interview with Aisling Colreavy of Galway Autism Partnership
July 27, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week Ruth chats to Aisling Colreavy, coordinator with GAP. Aisling tells us about the extent of GAP’s work for families in Galway, the importance of listening when it comes to inclusion and how their plans for summer activities are currently taking shape. Links: Virtual Ladies Day Fundraiser -https://www.idonate.ie/virtualladiesday For more information on GAP check out website: www.galwayautimpartnership facebook: @galwayautismpartnership twitter: @galwayautismpar -----------------...
"Leave no one Behind" Islammiyah Saudique from Amdalah Africa Foundation - AMDAF
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week Ruth chats with Islammiyah Saudique from Amdalah Africa Foundation - AMDAF, on their work with African women in the local community, their mission and how they have adapted during the Covid 19 crisis. Links https://www.facebook.com/amdafpage/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://www.volunteergalway.ie/volunteers/volunteer-vacancies. You can click...
Cycling and recycling - a conversation with Paul O Donnell from An Mheitheal Rothar
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis week we focus on An Mheitheal Rothar, a social enterprise that focusses on bike recycling, training cyclists in bike maintenance and encouraging cycling as a sustainable way of life. The enterprise have just recently moved to a new premises in the Galway Shopping Centre on the Headford Road and Donncha spoke to Paul O Donnell, co-ordinator and one of the orginal founders of the project about its work, its ethos and its growth. More about An Mheitheal Rothar Website: http://www.bik...
Riders of the Storm –an interview with Blood Bike West on their vital service delivery during the Covid-19 crisis
June 08, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this week’s episode Ruth chats to Dave O’ Leary Rider Liaison Officer and Sharon Conroy former Controller and Social Media Manager with Blood Bike West. This entirely volunteer led service has been operating throughout the current pandemic, extending to 24/7 coverage both locally with pharmaceutical deliveries to those cocooning as well as nationally by delivering Covid-19 samples from western hospitals to the national virus reference centre in Dublin for testing prior to local testing ce...
Sustaining the link to good mental health wherever you are- a conversation with Lochlann Scott CEO and Founder of Helplink Mental Health
June 02, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode Ruth talks to Lochlann Scott, CEO of Helplink, a Galway based mental health charity that provides accessible, free or low cost mental health services to the public both locally, nationally, and internationally. Helplink have developed specific services for anyone during the COVID 19 Crisis. Ruth speaks to Lochlann about their work and maintaining good mental health practices in such strange times. Find out more here - - www.helplinkmentalhealth.ie and www.mindhacks.ie Fin...
COPE Galway 2 Riding the Wave- an insight into COPE Galway's determination to continue to serve during the Covid-19 crisis
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode Ruth chats to Geraldine Ryan, manager of COPE Galway's Community Catering service about their work in feeding the most vulnerable in our community during the COVID 19 Crisis. You can also hear Ruth chatting to 2 of COPE volunteers in a separate episode at https://volunteergalway.ie/volunteer-galway-podcast/ You can find more info on COPE Galway at https://www.copegalway.ie/ and you can find out more about Galway Volunteer Centre's services at https://volunteergalway.ie/
COPE Galway 1 Stepping up to the Plate -how two local volunteers have assisted Cope Galway's Community Catering service during the Covid 19 crisis
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBIn this episode Ruth talks to Mairead Geehan and Felicity Geraghty, who have been doing trojan work helping COPE Galway with their Community Catering service cooking the food and delivering meals to the most vulnerable in our community during the COVID 19 crisis. In normal times COPE provide critical services in Galway City and County, and in the past 2 months with the help of people like Mairead and Felicity they have expanded their service to reach out and keep people well fed and healthy...
Episode 11 : The Power of Being in The Same Boat - an interview with Robin Winkels, Row to Recovery Galway
February 14, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode Ruth spoke to Robin Winkels founding member of Row to Recovery Galway, a cancer recovery group which takes place on the river Corrib. Robin speaks about not only the physical benefits of rowing for cancer survivors but also the mental and emotional gains that people experience from taking part in the group. She also speaks about what she has gained personally from being around such inspiring people taking part in an outdoor activity that she loves. Volunteering in Galway C...
Community with Heart - an interview with Neil Johnson, CEO of CROÍ
October 01, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode Donncha spoke to Neil Johnson, CEO of CROÍ Heart and Stroke Charity, about its development from humble beginnings into a charity making a huge impact in the community, with the support of the community. We speak about his own background and his motivations and his life outside work.
Episode 9 - Taking Back Control - An Interveiw with Carrie Budds, Quokka Wellness
September 13, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis week we’re joined by Carrie Budds a local wellness professional in Galway where we discuss how to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle with some simple tips that can enable you take back control in a digital age and sustain healthier habits for life. https://quokkawellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Quokkawellness/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http...
Episode 8 - Business Give Back - an interview with Gill Carroll, 56 Central
September 03, 2019 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode we’re joined by Gill Carroll, a local to Galway and owner of two restaurants here 56 central and 37 west. We talk about what Gill does in the community and what drives her to contribute in a meaningful way. From her positive placement programme with Youth Reach to organising events including the annual Sleep out for Galway Simon and a holistic night held in 56 Central, Gill has a strong sense of community and is passionate about giving back through her everyday work ...
Episode 7 - Broadcasting Trust - interview with Keith Finnegan from Galway Bay FM
July 19, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode our guest is Keith Finnegan, radio broadcaster with Galway Bay FM. We chat about his role in Galway Bay FM, how he got started in radio, and the continuing relevance of local radio in the digital age. Website: : https://galwaybayfm.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galwaybayfm Twitter: https://twitter.com/gbayfm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at h...
Episode 6 - We want to ride our bicycles! - interview with Neil O Leary from Galway Cycle Bus
July 02, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this episode our guest is Neil O Leary, founding member of the Galway Cycle Bus. We chat about why the Cycle Bus was set up, the impact it has had, and plans for the future. Website (volunteer page): https://galwaycyclebus.weebly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Galwaycyclebus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cycle_bus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteering in Galway Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://...
Episode - At the heart of the Arts (Festival) - an interview with Carly Zimmerman
June 25, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOn this episode our guest is Carly Zimmerman, Volunteer Manager with Galway International Arts Festival. We chat about the role volunteers play in the Festival and the impact that involvement has had on the city but also on the volunteers themselves. Website (volunteer page): https://www.giaf.ie/ Volunteer Role - https://sforce.co/2xaz0F0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalwayInternationalArtsFest Twitter: https://twitter.com/galwaycircus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galwaycir...
Episode 4: Circus for All - The Art of Possibility
May 09, 2019 16:00 - 20 minutes - 9.5 MBOn this week's episode our guest is Dani Gill, communications officer with Galway Circus Community. We talk about the work that the circus do, the meaning behind circus skills particularly for young people as well as their recently launched 2020 project 'Wires Crossed' More about Galway Community Circus Website: http://www.galwaycommunitycircus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalwayCommunityCircus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/galwaycircus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g...
Episode 3 - The Horses are the Therapists - an interview Eileen Bennett from Horses Connect
April 09, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MBWe speak to Eileen Bennett CEO of Horses Connect about their fascinating project that works with horses to provide therapy to people from all walks of like and also to provide assistance in team-building to groups of people from across the community. They also often get experienced riders who have lost their mojo for one reason or another and have given up riding - but still have the passion for it. They use a mixture of mindfulness and gentle horse time to literally get them back on the ho...
Episode 2: Dr. Malie Coyne, clinical psychologist, writer, broadcaster, radio presenter
April 02, 2019 23:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBWe speak to Dr. Malie Coyne about her interest and work on emotional and psychological health for all ages. You can find more info on Malie's work at www.galwayparentnetwork.ie and www.drmaliecoyne.ie Check out all our latest volunteering roles at http://www.volunteergalway.ie/volunteers/volunteer-vacancies. You can click through on any of the roles and you can see more information and the ‘apply now’ button to contact the specific organisation advertising the role. If you are already...
Episode 1: Mayor of Galway City Niall Mc Nelis
March 23, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 9.38 MBRole 1 - Kitchen Porter, COPE Galway Role 2 - Charity Shop Assistant, NCBI Galway Role 3 - Café Assistant - The Hidden Gem, Gort This weeks roles - just click on any of the links above and that will bring you straight to the role you have chosen and you can see more information and see the ‘apply now’ button to contact the specific organisation advertising the role. If you are already registered with us, just put in the email address you used to register and confirm your interest. What...