Heritage Council

A Volunteer Programme for National Heritage Week was launched today (14th May 2010) by the Heritage Council, coordinators of the week.
 
Speaking about the Programme, Rebecca Reynolds, National Coordinator of the week at the Heritage Council said, “this Volunteer Programme is being launched as reaction to the increasing demand during National Heritage Week for volunteering opportunities. Many times people wish to get involved in their local community projects or conservation work and are unsure how to go about it”.
 
“Volunteering provides an excellent opportunity for those that may be out of work and find themselves with spare time and capacity to get involved in their community. In addition there are also a number of community groups and ENGO’s who have extensive knowledge to impart and who are in need of volunteers for all sorts of projects. The Heritage Council is delighted to facilitate this”, added Ms. Reynolds.
 
Any organisations or event organisers who need help during National Heritage Week are asked to submit their volunteer requirements to the Heritage Council. A list of all volunteer opportunities in each county will then appear on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie.
 
The diverse range of events that take place during National Heritage Week offer opportunities for volunteers to learn about and gain experience in a huge variety of disciplines, from event management and PR to archives, genealogy, wildlife, archaeology, folklore and everything in between.
 
You can contact National Heritage Week on www.heritageweek.ie, email events@heritagecouncil.ie / CallSave 1850 200 878 / check us out on Facebook and Twitter (@HeritageWeek).
 
National Heritage Week 2010 takes place nationwide from 21st – 29th August 2010. Organisers are also being reminded to register their event online by the 31st deadline for inclusion in the National Heritage Week Event Guide.
 
Heritage Week is co-ordinated by The Heritage Council and funded by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in over 49 countries across Europe.
 
ENDS
 
Note to Editor:

The Heritage Council is the statutory body charged with identifying, protecting, preserving and enhancing Ireland’s national heritage. National heritage includes Monuments, Archaeological objects, Heritage objects, Architectural heritage, Flora, Fauna, Wildlife habitats, Landscapes, Seascapes, Wrecks, Geology, Heritage gardens and parks, and Inland waterways.

Established under the Heritage Act 1995, and operating under the aegis of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the Heritage Council provides advice to the Minister, and partners and networks with Local Authorities and a wide range of other organisations and individuals to promote Ireland’s heritage.

Heritage Week is co-ordinated in Ireland by the Heritage Council in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in over 40 countries across Europe.

Further information
Michelle Guinan
MKC Communications
T. 01 703 8604
M. 086 384 6630
 
Rebecca Reynolds
National Coordinator of the week at the Heritage Council
T. 056 777 0777
M. 086 1719 467