“A life is not important
except in the impact it
has on other lives.”

Since 1983 our dedicated and enthusiastic members and volunteers of the New Brunswick Irish Association have generously offered their skills and their time to help fulfill the main goal of our organization:  to raise the public awareness of Irish history, heritage, culture and artistic expression in the Province of New Brunswick.

By volunteering with our Association, you will be helping to preserve our underrepresented narratives, build cohesion within the Irish New Brunswick community and help us build and maintain a recognition of the immense contributions our ancestors have made within our province and our country.

In turn, we can help you gain hands-on experience in research, cultural event planning, exhibit development, organizational management, and communications.

Leverage your interest in Irish heritage to develop and use your vision and leadership skills, directly empowering you to be part of the solution, ensuring local Irish cultural contributions are celebrated for future generations. As a volunteer you will play a crucial role in preserving Irish traditions while building strong community connections.

Top reasons to get involved include:

• Community Connection: offering opportunities to celebrate shared traditions, identities, and lived experiences while forging strong interpersonal ties. Connect with, and learn more about our Irish/New Brunswick heritage and local history
• Share your passion for your area and your history and deepen your understanding of how the Irish contributed to where you live.
• Skill Development: Develop new skills and discover new hobbies.  You can build practical skills in event coordination, archival research, digital marketing, or community outreach.
• Cultural Exchange: Fostering mutual understanding and education in a diverse, multicultural society.
• Preserving Lost Voices: Documenting oral and written histories, researching, artifact preservation and encouraging Irish cultural and language traditions within the broader population all contribute to saving our stories and heritage that might otherwise be forgotten.

Using the skills you already have and enhancing them with new learning opportunities can be invaluable for your own personal development and future career prospects.

Make a positive impact.  Volunteer now.

Choose the right volunteer role for you

When applying as a volunteer, be sure to provide us with the areas you might be most interested in.  It will enable us to match you interests with our needs, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.