Claire Carroll

Creativity and Social Innovation. Manager - DLR Volunteer Centre. All views my own

[Womenscouncilireland @NWCI]

🧵This morning many of us will wake up feeling less safe.

NWC is appalled that following a horrific knife attack, far right elements mobilised to cause a riot in Dublin city centre, and interfered with the investigation.

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[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

What an amazing day we had at the Dublin Volunteer Managers Conference! Our staff team were so busy listening, connecting and running sessions on the day that we didn't have a chance to post on social.

A quick round-up of some of the highlights:

[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

Our wonderful Community Volunteers supported @AnTaisce with their Autumn clean up of Booterstown Nature Reserve. So glad to do our bit to protect biodiversity and build community. Thanks to Rebecca and team for lovely tea and cakes afterwards!

[Changing Ireland @changingireland]

People new to Ireland have brought...

✅ varied skillsets
✅ enthusiasm to work and volunteer
✅ resources that help businesses struggling with staff shortages

Our #GrowingCommunities benefit all.

@pobal @DeptRCD @theILDN @voluntireland @changingireland
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[Tim Smith @TimSmith2021]

Such a thoughtful & constructive message in a local cafe, aimed at supporting young people embarking on their first part-time jobs…

[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

We're teaming up with @dlrcc to run a Christmas Donation Hub to collect for Ukrainians in our local area. Can you help?

📱Check what's needed: https://t.co/0YV4YYqFPK

🧭Drop donations to Ballyogan Parish Hall

⏰ Limited Opening Times:
• Fri 9 Dec 11-2
• Sat 10 Dec 12-4.

[Claire Carroll @Claire_speak]

My 30 something self - "The capacity to be amazed, overwhelmed or sucker-punched by music remains a constant presence and ecstatic joy in my life." Great piece by @DanielDylanWray https://t.co/7Y3RNF7W1w

[Claire Carroll @Claire_speak]

@SueeCarroll Didn't we grow up in the same house!

[The author, Séamas O'Reilly @shockproofbeats]

Been about five years since I first read this, on the English language's *completely universal but totally invisible* adjective hierarchy, and I can honestly say I've thought about it most days since.

[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

Amazing vibes @FestivalUCD today! Having such a great day with all our wonderful dlr Community Volunteers, thank you all for making this day possible 💜

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

At the root of our polarization problem is a deficit of intellectual humility. Too many people refuse to admit that they might be wrong.

Diversity of thought opens minds. Intensity of conviction closes them.

Knowing your knowledge is incomplete is a prerequisite for learning.

[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

This week, we're running a donation hub at Ballyogan Parish Hall to gather essential hygiene supplies for refugees arriving in Ireland from Ukraine. Can you help?🧴

Check what's needed here: https://t.co/RTIlrHXjIP
Drop-off your donation during one of our hub opening times!

[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

Census 2022 is a vital opportunity to get concrete data on volunteering in Ireland. But we know that so many people who give back don't think of themselves as volunteers. So we need your help!

If you are a volunteer or you know a volunteer, help us spread the word before Sunday!

[Richard R Clark 🇺🇦 @rclarkie]

Lovely twitter people - I don't know how many of you are also #instagram users but I'm looking for a wee favour. I've a 12yr old who loves woodwork. He spends hours on his lathe making bowls and creating chopping boards which he's sells to save up for a mountain bike. 1/3

[WoodstownWildlife @wildwoodstown.bsky.social @WildWoodstown]

Please remember the ban on hedge cutting comes into effect on TUESDAY! After that, it's an offence to trim hedges/trees, even in garden! It's also an offence any time to intentionally disturb a nest. All to protect our dwindling bird species who provide free pest control + song!

[The Wheel @The_Wheel_IRL]

🎁����Do you know of any charities or social enterprises that are selling sustainable Christmas gifts this year? We'd love to include them in our 2021 Christmas gift guide.🤗 #SustainableChristmas

[flossieandthebeachcleaners @flossiebeachcl1]

Super sleuth Friday🕵️‍♀️Look at this perfectly good bike - it’s a little dented but works. If you know anyone who had their GIANT bike stolen, please let us know. It washed in at Seapoint!

[DLR Volunteer Centre @VolunteerDLR]

Interested in working with us?

We are now hiring a Volunteer Programmes Officer find out more here: https://t.co/XxgOswm2uJ #jobfairy