Become part of a welcoming, inclusive community where your time and support can make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Volunteering with Camphill Communities of Ireland offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference while becoming part of a vibrant and inclusive community.
Our volunteers play an important role in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. By sharing your time, skills, and enthusiasm, you help create supportive environments where individuals can grow in independence, confidence, and connection.
Volunteering with Camphill is more than giving your time — it is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and experience community life in a way that is both personally rewarding and deeply impactful.
We welcome volunteers from Ireland, as well as participants joining us through our established volunteer pathways from Europe.
Local volunteers support Camphill communities across Ireland in a variety of ways. Opportunities vary depending on the needs of each community and may include:
Supporting daily activities in residential homes, Assisting with day service programmes and community activities, Helping with arts, crafts, and creative workshops, Supporting gardening, farming, or nature-based projects, Assisting with social events and community initiatives
Local volunteering is ideal for individuals who want to contribute to their local community while gaining meaningful experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
Camphill Communities of Ireland works closely with partners in Germany to welcome volunteers through structured programmes such as IJFD (Internationaler Jugendfreiwilligendienst) and similar pathways.
These programmes allow young people from Germany to spend a year living and volunteering in a Camphill community in Ireland. Volunteers become part of daily community life and gain valuable experience supporting individuals in residential and day service environments.
Participants are supported throughout their placement with orientation, guidance, and practical support to help them settle into community life.
For these placements, accommodation and meals are typically provided within the community.
This programme offers participants the opportunity to gain valuable life experience, develop new skills, and immerse themselves in Irish culture while contributing to inclusive community living.
While volunteering roles are unpaid, we aim to ensure that volunteers have a meaningful and supportive experience. Depending on the placement, volunteers may receive:
Accommodation and meals, Orientation and training in social care and community support , Ongoing guidance from experienced staff and community teams, Opportunities to participate in meaningful daily activities and programmes, Cultural and social experiences within the community, The chance to develop valuable personal and professional skills
Most importantly, volunteers become part of a welcoming community where their contribution is valued and appreciated.
We welcome individuals who are:
Compassionate and respectful, Interested in community living and inclusion, Motivated to support others in meaningful ways, Open to learning and working as part of a team
Experience in social care is not always required — what matters most is a genuine interest in supporting others and contributing to community life.
Volunteering with Camphill Communities of Ireland offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections, develop new skills, and contribute to communities where everyone belongs.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, we would love to hear from you.
