I wanted to work in Africa since long before I retired. Vincentian Lay Missionaries allowed me to succeed in this ambition. Many organisations required volunteers to make a one to two year commitment which my own family circumstances wouldn’t have allowed me to. In October 2016 I happily began an eight week adventure with VLM […]
Ethiopia for me is a country that makes biblical history come alive. The beautiful Orthodox Churches, the bearded priests in their hats and robes and the striking devotion of the people vividly conveys the historic reality of Christianity and its direct and tangible links to Judaism. The haunting chanting of the Orthodox Church is the […]
VLM will be at the National 50 Plus Expo in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on October 20th, 21st and 22nd next. Please come along to meet us there to talk about potential volunteering options. Hear from returned volunteers and find a placement that could suit you, your skills, interests and ability to travel. VLM tailor-makes […]
**Looking for something different to do for valentines night. Well why not join us ** DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH RONAN COLLINS He will playing all the showband hits on SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY, THE CELTIC ROSS HOTEL, ROSCARBERY, CO CORK. Tickets for the show and wine reception €23 Dinner and show €45 Or make […]
** Test Your Knowledge and Support VLM** Join us in The Church Cafe Bar (http://www.thechurch.ie/) , Jervis Street Dublin 1 on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30pm. VLM’s annual Table Quiz has been gathering momentum! Why not challenge your colleagues or friends to a trivia night? There will be questions to suit everyone, spot prizes for […]
We accept volunteers of all ages from 21 to 70+ Ideally volunteers should be 21 years old at time of application. We welcome retired people who generally have many skills and much wisdom to share. Volunteers over 70 may have to source their own travel and health insurance.
VLM’s Gala Ball is back by popular demand! It will be hosted at The Gresham Hotel, O’Connell St, Dublin 1 on Saturday October 22nd next. All returned volunteers, supporters and friends of VLM are welcome to join us for what promises to be a great night out and the social event of the year for […]
Sorcha Galvin, from Moate, Co. Westmeath, is a student at DIT who volunteered with VLM in Alemachen, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last June. “In this life, we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love”- Mother Theresa. VLM’s moto is to “do one thing, do something.” Ethiopia has previously been […]
Why not do a skydive for the Ethiopia Deaf Project? The date is Saturday 25th March in Athlone Co. Westmeath. Raise a minimum of €450 (includes the cost of the skydive and a donation to the Ethiopia Deaf Project) Register now on www.skydive4charity.ie/ethiopia-deaf-project/