Purpose
Our volunteer programme is designed to give UCD students and community members the chance to contribute, learn, and grow while supporting our outdoor teaching space, gardens, and makerspace. Volunteers are an important part of our team — you gain skills, recognition, benefits and meet new mind-liked friends.
Grow your skills, make an impact, and take home more than memories!
✨ Recognition that counts
⏰ Your time, your way
🥦 Tasty perks
🌍 Community & experience
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Interested in growing with us?
Sign up through studentvolunteer.ie
Lead or support hands-on workshops at Greenacre to share skills, knowledge, and creativity - from gardening and mushroom growing to sustainability talks, crafts, or other new community activities.
Showcase Greenacre’s activities by creating and sharing digital content. This role focuses on highlighting projects, events, and volunteer contributions to engage the UCD community and raise awareness of sustainability initiatives.
Help maintain and improve Greenacre’s edible and pollinator-friendly garden - a shared space that supports biodiversity, sustainability learning, and community wellbeing.
Support the daily operations of Greenacre’s circular mushroom farm - a hands-on sustainability project that upcycles coffee grounds and explores urban food production.
Bring Greenacre to life through art, storytelling, and creative expression - from signage and social media to installations and educational materials.
Help track and enhance biodiversity at Greenacre. This role is perfect for those that are interested in ecology, environmental science, or simply passionate about understanding and protecting the natural world.
