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Mike Randall
@m-randall.bsky.social
Manager of Dublin City Volunteer Centre. Supporting organisations in Dublin to recruit and manage top quality volunteers in beneficial, impactful roles.

Otherwise known as getting paid to ask people to work for nothing...
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Do you #DoGoodInDublin?

If you work or volunteer with a charity or non-profit in Dublin, work in or promote public social policy or education, or otherwise post about stuff benefiting the #Dublin community, let me know and I'll stick you in this starter pack! go.bsky.app/3iWmwS5

#Dublin #Ireland
And Minister for Community at @deptrcd.bsky.social Jerry Buttimer reminds us that 10 years ago the third sector supported Ireland to break down barriers and bring about marriage equality - we've a critical role in continuing to support stronger and more equal communities #charitysummit
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Vincent Keenan, chair of @thewheelireland.bsky.social opening the #charitysummit, highlights the power of the charity sector in building a just and fair Ireland
May 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Volunteers drive integration right across Ireland; great for the new Minister for Migration to take the time to see this work first hand!
Great to welcome our new Minister with Responsibility for Migration, Colm Brophy TD, to Citywest today. We were delighted to be able to share the valuable work that our Community Volunteers have done in supporting frontline efforts over the last number of years! #alwaysvolunteering
February 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We're looking for Arabic speakers to #DoGoodInDublin by assisting families fleeing Gaza.

Volunteer with the Irish Red Cross as a language liaison, supporting families with communication during their stay in Dublin. Volunteers will be supported by IRC staff throughout.

More: bit.ly/volunteerlan...
i-Vol: The National Volunteering Database
I-VOL is the national searchable database of volunteering opportunities in Ireland and is owned, managed and administered by Volunteer Ireland and the network of Volunteer Centres across Ireland.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:16 PM
This is really quite something. In public transport world getting improvements of a few percent here and there is the norm - improvements of 25-30% on journey times and 25% on passenger numbers is pretty massive. Dublin is really taking strides on making transport fit for the public!
Bus journey times are:
Down 25% in the morning on the north quays ↘️
Down 32% in the evening on the south quays ↘️

Thanks to the first phase of the City Centre Transport Plan. Dublin bus passenger numbers up 25% since pre-COVID ⬆️
December 4, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Ooh! Look who it is!

@deptrcd.bsky.social fund the core part of volunteer centres' work, and without them there Ireland wouldn't be in the unique position of having a nationwide network of centrally funded centres supporting volunteering.
Hello Bluesky!

We've joined this platform to share news on funding opportunities and information on the range of initiatives that support vibrant and sustainable communities across Ireland.

#OurRuralFuture
November 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM
There's lots of people who #DoGoodInDublin here tonight at the Dublin City PPN Plenary. The Public Participation Network allows groups to network and access training in order to be able to shape public policy across Dublin.
November 21, 2024 at 7:23 PM
What's with this symbol here? It's started appearing in my notifications on my #Pixel 8 Pro since updating to #Android 15. Only for certain apps, but it's like the phone has forgotten which icon is supposed to go with those apps' notifications.
November 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM
And if you want to #DoGoodInDublin from the comfort of your own home, how about taking part in the National Garden Bird Survey? By taking part you’re helping provide important information on how our bird populations are faring during the harsh winter months each year.

www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-op...
i-Vol: The National Volunteering Database
I-VOL is the national searchable database of volunteering opportunities in Ireland and is owned, managed and administered by Volunteer Ireland and the network of Volunteer Centres across Ireland.
www.i-vol.ie
November 18, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Do you #DoGoodInDublin?

If you work or volunteer with a charity or non-profit in Dublin, work in or promote public social policy or education, or otherwise post about stuff benefiting the #Dublin community, let me know and I'll stick you in this starter pack! go.bsky.app/3iWmwS5

#Dublin #Ireland
November 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Dark, cold and raining ahead of the cycle home tonight. I'm going to wear every item of clothing I own.
November 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
Our first break in! Didn't want to post about it earlier until I'd confirmed there wasn't a benign reason for the broken sink... and the grate ripped out of the wall... and the money missing from the till...

🙃 but support would be appreciated right now!
littledeercomics.ie/products/sup...
November 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Reposted by Mike Randall
This is an important news article. Before committing to volunteering you should always try find evidence that you are supporting a non-profit group. Check with your local volunteer centre if you’re unsure or look up www.ivol.ie
November 16, 2024 at 8:17 AM
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If you would like to assist with searches for the missing swimmer this Friday evening, please be at Bearna Church at 8pm
*stay together
*wear a high-vis vest and sturdy footwear
*bring a torch

#galway
November 15, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
Did you know the #SmallTransLibrary Dublin has a #Patreon?

You can help them by new books or help fund trans people in need, or indeed both. Both is good.

www.patreon.com/c/translibdub

#TransrightsAreHumanRights #TransHealthCarNow #BwiththeT #Ireland #SpeirGorm
Get more from Small Trans Library Dublin on Patreon
a lending library, a relief fund, and social events
www.patreon.com
November 10, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
Dubliners! A public consultation is afoot! The pre-design for Dame Street/College Green pedestrianisation project is seeking feedback:

www.dublincity.ie/residential/...
College Green Dame Street Public Realm Project
The College Green Dame Street Project will reimagine the heart of our city as a dynamic, inviting public space for all.
www.dublincity.ie
November 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
In Dublin City Centre tonight? Don’t be shocked if you happen to see a giant 20 metre newt meandering about the place.

Created by Macnas, the giant puppet (named Alf) will appear on Capel Street at 7.30pm this evening.

Alf will then wind his way south over the Liffey, ending up at Dublin Castle.
November 14, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
This trial is currently live!

Please let us know what you think? #CooktopBETA

Many people do not have the space or permission to socially gather or have a barbecue at their home.

Would the addition of public, electric, cooktops to our parks or beaches be a good idea?

dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
November 13, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
Dublin City Council BETA is an initiative to imagine, trial and establish solutions to improve living in the city.

You can read more at www.dccbeta.ie

Reposts would be immensely helpful, thanks! 🙏
November 11, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Got told by @tricianolan.bsky.social to 'sign up for blue sky'.

It didn't work. I want a refund.
November 14, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Reposted by Mike Randall
Winter sunsets in Dublin get pinker & pinker!
November 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM
<Opens the door and peers cautiously round it...>

Oh, hi! This is where all the sane people went to is it? Nice to be here!
a penguin is standing on top of a snow covered field and says `` oh , hi '' .
Alt: a penguin is standing on top of a snow covered field and says "oh , hi".
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November 14, 2024 at 12:21 PM