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Vacancy: Cork Volunteer Centre
Cork Volunteer Centre is currently seeking applications for the position of Placement Officer & Community Volunteer Coordinator. Cork Volunteer Centre provides a service matching individuals

Building Blocks: a Toolkit for LGBTI+ Inclusion in Youth and Family Services
On March 22nd we were delighted to launch ‘Building Blocks Toolkit for LGBTI+ Inclusion in Youth & Family Services’. Produced by New Leaf Consultancy, this

Trans Day of Visibility
Today is Trans Day of Visibility, celebrating the accomplishments and lived experiences of Transgender and gender non-conforming people around the world, while raising awareness of

Getting back out there – a social event to help Reconnect after Covid 19.
Getting Back Out There Reconnecting after Covid 19. Easing of restrictions has allowed us to get back to the people and things we love, but

Living Well: course for people living with long term conditions and their carers
There is a Living Well Programme starting with Session 0 on Thursday 31st March at 10am and there are some places still available! Please contact

LGBT+ Youth Needs & Supports: free training session!
This training is part of an ongoing training and development band led by Seeding the County LGBT+ Development Project through Cumann na Daoine. We aim

Vacancy: Cork Culture Night Coordinator
Cork County Culture Night 2022 Request for quotation for Project Co-Ordination services, The seventeenth edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday 23rd, September

International Anti Racism Day: some useful links
The International Day for the Elimination of Racism is today, 21st March. Check out these links and see what you can do to help combat

Wild Work Biodiversity Training in South & West Cork
Information regarding the exciting new Wild Work (LEADER Co-operation) project! The Wild Work project is about to be rolled out across South Cork, West Cork,

Apprenticeship Open Day: Cork Training Centre. Book now!
Cork College of FET – Bishopstown Campus (formerly Cork Training Centre) will be holding an Apprenticeship Open Day at our Bishopstown Campus on March 31st (9.30 a.m. – 14.00 p.m.) On the day we

Safe Homes for All: recording discrimination in housing
The Irish Anti Racism Network (INAR) have launched the SAFE HOMES FOR ALL PROJECT Have you experienced discrimination when accessing accommodation? As part of our Safe Homes

‘Never Too Deep in the Woods’: domestic violence support in Arabic and English
Cork North Community Work Department have developed an animation on domestic abuse in English and Arabic. This resource was developed to address many issues facing

We’re recruiting! East Cork Traveller Project Development Worker vacancy (maternity cover)
Would you like to work with the Traveller Project based in Cumann na Daoine? Here’s your chance – full details below!

Closing tomorrow: vacancy for Cork City PPN Resource Worker
Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN): Full Time PPN Resource Worker St. Joseph’s Community Association and Cork City PPN invite applicants for the post

Interested in fostering?
The Fostering Resource Unit Cork Tusla is holding an information session on line on Wednesday, 23rd of February 2022 at 7 p.m., register your interest with fostering.ie or phone,

Drinks Container Deposits are coming to Ireland!
As part of Ireland’s efforts to promote a wider circular economy, a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is due to be introduced to Irelandat the end
AT PRESENT OUR BUILDING IS CLOSED FOR THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF PUBLIC AND STAFF. CONTACT DETAILS FOR ALL STAFF ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS SITE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU ALL AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
STAY SAFE, AND STAY WELL, PEOPLE. WE WILL COME THROUGH THIS.
Cumann na Daoine is a community based organisation in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. We set out to provide programmes that will empower people to help themselves and each other. We strive to give people a voice, building community confidence and creating awareness of social issues. The spirit of the project is to reach out to all, enhancing skills and giving people belief in their own dignity and self worth. We aim to break down barriers by listening to, and accepting, each others differences. We work from the principles of equality and inclusion and adhere to the community development principles of empowerment, participation, education and collaboration. We are committed to providing a safe, accessible, welcoming and confidential environment for people to explore and value their own power.