Voluntary Organisations
Aontas - http://www.aontas.com/
The National Association of Adult Education - independent national organisation representing all aspects of adult education.
Consumer's Association of Ireland - http://www.consumerassociation.ie/
A voluntary consumer organisation, its website contains a useful section on FAQs.
Directory of National Voluntary Organisations (Comhairle) - http://www.cidb.ie/comhairlevcs.nsf
Comhairle's Directory of National Voluntary Organisations and other agencies gives details of over 550 organisations in Ireland.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) - http://www.flac.ie/
This non-governmental organisation campaigns for full and equal access to justice for all and promotes and operates a range of services to meet the legal needs of those living in poverty.
Integration of African Children in Ireland - http://www.iaciyouth.org
Money Advice and Budgeting Services (MABS) - http://www.mabs.ie/
MABS provides free and confidential advice, assistance and support to people experiencing financial difficulty.
NANI - Nigeria Association Network Ireland - http://www.nigeria.ie
NANI is a representative national organisation championing the Nigerian cause and Nigeria Associations in Ireland with chapters in Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway
National Adult Literacy Agency - http://www.nala.ie/
Priorities include training, research and continued emphasis on the need for well-run and adequately funded adult literacy provision throughout the country.
National Database of Voluntary Sector Research - http://www.volsec.ie/
This is link to the Department of Library & Information Studies, UCD.
The Carmichael Centre - http://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/
Provides headquarters accommodation and services to small voluntary groups.
The Local Development Training Institute of Ireland (LDTI) - http://www.ldti.ie/
Provides relevant workshop training for individuals and groups involved in local development.
The Wheel - http://www.wheel.ie/
Networked movement of groups and individuals working in the community and voluntary sector in Ireland.
Volunteering Ireland - http://www.volunteeringireland.com/
Promotes high quality voluntary activity, by encouraging organisations which involve volunteers to adopt good policy and practice, and by acting as a link between such organisations and individuals who wish to undertake meaningful voluntary work.
Workway - http://www.workway.ie/
Workway is a joint IBEC/ICTU partnership initiative designed to raise awareness, address barriers and promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Youth Information Services - http://www.youthinformation.ie/
Youth Information Centres (YICS) provide a free, confidential information service to young people and those who work with them on a wide range of subjects.