News from GIY Ireland Mayors Coffee Morning in aid of Marymount this Thursday. Does your non-profit organisation need some short-term help from a team of volunteers for a once-off project? News from Suicide or Survive How Volunteering helps you! You learn a lot. Volunteers learn things like these: Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change your view on your self worth. Government: Through working with local voluntary groups, volunteers learn about the functions and operation of local and national government. Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local and national  resources available to solve community needs.