The Irish Volunteering Index

The Irish Volunteering Index is a national survey on volunteering in Ireland. It explores who volunteers, whoe does not, what motivates people, what barriers they face and how volunteering can be better supported in the future.

Are you a member or volunteer with a participating organisation?

The best way to take part is through the invitation link shared by your organisation, so your response can contribute to their results.

Not connected to a participating organisation?

Your voice still matters. You can take part via irishvolunteeringindex.ie.

Getting involved as local government or organisation?

Organisations, government bodies and local groups can still sign up to participate. After registering, you will receive a unique survey link to collect responses and access personalised results, completely free of charge.

Interested in participating? Watch the kick-off session for more information and sign up.

With the survey going live on 14 September, our kick-off webinar covered everything you need to know to be ready on day one. We walked through the timeline, the communication pack and answered frequently asked questions.

Missed the live session?

You can download the presentation (PDF) or watch the recording.

What the Irish Volunteering Index is and why it is being launched in 2026. What the survey will explore, including motivations, barriers and support needs. How organisations, charities, community groups and local bodies can take part. What participating organisations can expect, including support materials and results. The project timeline, from sign-up to survey launch and publication of results.

Watch the recording

Can you still participate as an organisation?

Yes, even when the project is live you can still sign up as an organisation, charity, community group...

Sign up by completing the sign up form Receive your unique, personal link Spread the word using the communication toolkit Get your results

Next week, the Irish Volunteering Index goes live. Thousands of people across Ireland will have the opportunity to share their views on volunteering through a national survey. More than 100 organisations have already signed up to take part and help spread the word.

What’s in it for your organisation?

Whether you are an organisation, community group, local authority or sectoral body, you can sign up for the Irish Volunteering Index.

Help shape the future of volunteering in Ireland. Receive a bespoke analysis for your organisation or county. Compare your own results with national, representative results. Strengthen your policy work, advocacy and impact. How to sign up and join over 100 organisations Sign up by completing this form. You will receive your unique survey link to collect responses. Spread the word using the communication toolkit. Receive your own results after the survey has closed.