ATHY TWINNING COMMITEE CONFERENCE

Twin Towns Athy & Grandvilliers Celebrate Volunteering

Saturday 18th June, 2011

On Saturday June 18th, Athy and Grandvilliers Twinning Committees will host a one day conference to celebrate the European Year of Volunteering. 30 Grandvilliers representatives will be visiting to attend the conference and take part in special events in the town.
The conference will be held in Athy Community College, starting at 9.00am with registration and concluding in the early afternoon.
The conference will focus on voluntering in the community, on the many aspects of volunteering and how it can help to create a greater bond in the community.
Among the speakers on the day will be Sr Consilio of Cuan Mhuire,   Cuan Mhuire is Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of Rehabilitation Treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and other related issues.  Since its formation in 1966 by Sr. Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has treated over 75,000 people.  Its main objective is the rehabilitation of persons suffering from alcohol, drug and gambling addictions.
Also speaking on the day will be Anne Byrne, Anne has worked for KARE for over twenty years and was instrumental in the introduction of the Best Buddies programme to KARE.
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Finally on the day, Mick Power of the Kildare Volunteer Centre will present on volunteering and volunteerism, having established the Volunteer Centre in County Kildare, The Kildare Volunteer Centre is the organisation tasked with the development of all aspects of Volunteering in County Kildare, Mick is well qualified to give detailed insights into all areas of volunteerism.
If you or someone from your organisation would like to attend please contact conference organiser David Walsh on 086 8280878 to reserve a place. There are still a limited number of places available for the conference on a first come first served basis.