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Mon, 11 May 2026

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Irish Volunteering Index webinar now available on demand

16-06-2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar introducing the Irish Volunteering Index 2026, the largest survey on volunteering in Ireland.

During the session, we explained why the Irish Volunteering Index is being launched, what the survey will explore, and how organisations, charities, community groups, local authorities and sectoral bodies can take part.

The webinar also covered the practical steps for signing up, what support materials will be provided, and how participating organisations can receive insights from the results.

Missed the live session?

You can now watch the webinar on demand to learn more about the project and how your organisation can get involved.

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Sign up now to take part in the Irish Volunteering Index and receive your unique survey link ahead of the September kick-off.

The Irish Volunteering Index is coming!

11-05-2026

The largest research project into social engagement and volunteering is coming to Ireland for the first time.

We aim to gain an understanding of what is happening in volunteering across communities. This research into engagement and volunteering highlights what is already going well, but also where the priorities lie for the coming years.

You can participate if you're a Local Authority, a sectoral body or an organisation that engage volunteers.

Questions about the Irish Volunteering Index?

info@volunteer.ie

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Accessibility Statement of the Bpart participation Platform

Bpart is committed to providing an accessible web platform.

What is web accessibility?

Web accessibility means that websites and applications are accessible and usable for everyone. Access to information and services is not always guaranteed for everyone. This includes individuals with visual impairments or blindness, older adults with reduced vision, as well as individuals with limited hand function or reading ability.

How does Bpart strive for accessibility?

We adhere to the current relevant accessibility standards in our ongoing efforts to maximize the accessibility and usability of our platforms for all users. These principles are applied when developing new features or improving existing modules.

Which guidelines do we follow?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) gather the standards applicable to accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. These guidelines are divided into three levels: A, AA, and AAA. Bpart follows the WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines when developing platforms.

What can you do?

Enlarge text

If you find the font size on the site too small to read comfortably, you can easily enlarge it using your browser's built-in function.

Use a screen reader

A screen reader is a form of assistive technology that provides speech or braille output of text and image content.

Optimize your platform

If you are a user or administrator of a project or Bpart, be sure to check the information on "web accessibility in practice" from the Flemish government.

Exceptions

We strive to make our content accessible to everyone. However, in some cases, there may be inaccessible content on the platform, such as:

External tools

Bpart allows the integration of external tools and platforms, such as survey software. These third-party software may not be accessible.

Branding – custom CSS

The guidelines are applied to the Bpart platform. However, when used, third parties may add branding or custom CSS. Bpart cannot guarantee that these will be applied in an accessible manner by third parties.

Maps

Projects have the option to display their input in a map view, which may not be easily accessible. However, there is always an alternative list view available, which is accessible.

User-generated content

Users can upload their own content and documents to their Bpart project. Bpart cannot guarantee that users will adhere to all guidelines. It is possible that individual users or organizations may upload non-accessible PDF files, images, or other multimedia. These documents may not be fully accessible.

Assistive technology

Bugs with screen readers may occur with different combinations of browsers and screen readers.

Publication date

This accessibility statement was published on May 1, 2023.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our platforms. You can contact us at wcag@bpart.be. We will try to respond within 3 working days.
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Terms and Conditions

The goal of Bpart's online participation platform is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to be involved in policy or policy making. Bpart wants to make online participation as accessible as possible. On this page you will find the general terms and conditions of Bpart BV.

Each administrator (client) of the online platform can add his or her own privacy statement. Please consult the privacy page of the platform in question. If you have any questions, you can contact us via support@bpart.be.

Your data (first name, last name and e-mail address) are managed by the client and possibly used for its participation projects.

Bpart does not share any data with third parties other than the client managing the data.

Login and registration

Depending on the use and setup of the platform by the administrator (client), an account can or must be created at some point to participate in the online discussion. You can register via an email address or create an account by linking it to your Facebook or Google profile.

Bpart and the administrator (client) reserve the right to refuse, suspend or delete accounts, for example when a user does not comply with the rules of the online platform, performs illegal actions or was previously refused or deleted.

Authentication with Google

You can use a Google account to log in or register. When registering, we request first name, last name and email address. These are used to create an account and are stored as such.

You can use a Google account to log in after registration. We then request first name, last name, email address. We only use the e-mail address to find your account. The data is not stored.

Your data (first name, last name and e-mail address) are managed by the client and possibly used for its participation projects.

Bpart does not share any data with third parties other than the client managing the data.

Authentication with Facebook

You can use a Facebook account to sign in or register. When registering, we request first name, last name and email address. These are used to create an account and are stored as such.

You can use a Facebook account to sign in after registration. We request first name, last name, email address. We only use the e-mail address to find your account. The data is not stored.

Your data (first name, last name and e-mail address) are managed by the client and possibly used for its participation projects.

Bpart does not share any data with third parties other than the client managing the data.

Property rights of Bpart

Bpart's platform is protected by intellectual property rights which include content, source code, database … The use of this platform in no way implies a transfer of these intellectual rights to the users or administrators of the platform.

Each user or administrator must be aware of these rights and must act accordingly. It is therefore also forbidden to reproduce, distribute, modify or transmit the platform or its contents without permission.
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