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20th December 2016
12:10am GMT
Christmas is for spending time with loved ones, enjoying ourselves and, most importantly, it's a time for giving back.
Whether it be in our communities, in our families or to help those less fortunate and those in need – the majority of us want to give back in some way, shape or form at Christmas, but aren't always sure how to go about doing it.
Well, luckily for you, we have created this lengthy, but easy, step-by-step guide on how you can help out some of Dublin's wonderful charities this Christmas. Big or small – every little helps.
So now you have no excuses!
We all admire their work greatly – from their daily soup runs to their persistence in securing accommodation for those sleeping rough.
Ways you can help:
If you would like to become a part-time volunteer with Simon, helping out on soup runs or with the social club, the next round of volunteers will be recruited in February 2017, apply here.
Pieta House have helped thousands and thousands of people in the last decade.
And here's how you can help them:
Every little helps.
Jigsaw, The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, provide crucial services in Ireland ensuring that no young person feels alone, isolated and disconnected from others around them.
Vital.
Ways you can help:
Dogs Trust go above and beyond looking after dogs and their rights every single day. They are working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of abuse and mistreatment.
Ways you can help:
Most importantly, remember dogs are for life – not just for Christmas.
Humans Too run outreach services in Dublin city, including soup runs and the running Brú hostel and cafe. They have over 100 volunteers working daily to prepare meals, provide warm clothes, sleeping bags and emergency supplies around the city.
Ways to help:
Helping the homeless and those in need week in week out, this Christmas Walking in their Shoes have launched a major appeal.
Fill Christmas stockings with goodies like sweets, nuts, mince pies, a slice of Christmas cake, McDonald's vouchers and chocolate and then simply drop it off.
For more info read: You Can Give Christmas Presents And Stockings To The Homeless With These Wonderful Appeals
Love kitties? Then help these great guys out...
They're a voluntary, non-profit organisation who rely on donations to survive and under great pressure at this time of year.
Ways to help:
Most of us are fortunate enough to be warm, fed and showered with gifts at Christmas – but remember those who are not and do your bit this festive season.
Whether it's donating €2 via text or giving up a few hours of your day to help out – every little helps and we encourage all of you to choose one (or more) of the above and give it a go!
