The Féile Volunteer Investment Project (VIP) is based in the Gasyard Centre and was set up in September 2006 to engage residents to take part in events and activities in their local communities of Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop’s Street, The Fountain and Creggan.
Every year, the Féile benefits from the help and support of the volunteers from these communities, without which the Féile would not be possible.
We are very grateful for the time our volunteers have given us over the last few months, from the 2023 Féile, the Jog in the Bog, the Papyrus Hope Walk and most recently the Halloween family day in Long Tower Youth Club. We really appreciate all their help with these events!
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2024
Check out this video of our fantastic volunteers and particularly our young people who selflessly give their time every year!
Volunteers Week: 3th – 9th June 2024
Today marks the beginning of Volunteers Week 2024, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year!
Volunteers Week is a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and society as a whole.
All week we be sharing some videos and photographs of the amazing volunteers across Volunteer Investment Project and Gasyard Wall Féile, who give up their time and offer support to so many in the community.
We want to say a massive thank you to all our volunteers!
ALTNAGELVIN PARENTS GROUP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT
Our Volunteers were delighted to once again be giving their time and support to the annual Altnagelvin Parents Group Christmas Event in the Everglades hotel last Sunday 26th November!
A big thank you to them all!
HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN DAY 2023
Our Volunteers striking a pose whilst helping out at the Féile & Surestart Edenaballymore Halloween Family Fun Day in Long Tower Youth Club!
JOG IN THE BOG 2023
This year’s annual Jog in the Bog race took place on Sunday 15th October. We were very grateful for our volunteers for turning up on a cold morning to help us organise the event and ensure the runners were able to take part safely!
VOLUNTEERS AT FÉILE 2023
Féile and Volunteer Investment Project were delighted with the response and enthusiasm from our Volunteers once again. Each year the Féile greatly benefits from the time and dedication given by our local volunteers who contribute so much to the events that take place in the festival!
A CALL OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS
It’s that time of year again! The Gasyard Wall Féile will take place this year from 12th – 19th August. The Féile would not take place without the volunteers who make all these events happen.
This is a call out for volunteers to help with events such as family, health & wellbeing, older people, music, film, discussions & debates.
If you would like to volunteer (or know someone who would) please fill the google doc form below or contact [email protected]
https://forms.gle/qTvvxdYNAKtEWiWH8
Or head to the Volunteer Investment Project Facebook page here!
Thanks to everyone for the continued support! Please get in touch if you have any questions.
MEN’S HEALTH WEEK
Men’s Health Week 
Volunteer Investment Project supports Men’s Health Week, which takes place from the 12th – 18th June.
One man in five dies before the age of 65. TOGETHER we can change that.
VOLUNTEER’S WEEK 2023
Volunteers Week! 
Volunteer Investment Project recognises that Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the hard work and contributions of Volunteers, as well as the positive difference they make every day win their own communities.
By volunteering in your own community, you gain new skills, have new experiences, meet new people and boost your confidence!
If you’d like to volunteer, please complete the Google Doc form below:
and share with all interested parties!
Thank you!
BEALTAINE CARNIVAL PARADE
Our amazing Bealtaine event is made even better by the contribution of some of our Volunteers, who have taken part in the parade and helped show everybody why Creggan has some of the best community spirit in Derry!
SPRING IN THE PARK
A big thank you to our Volunteers for helping out at Féile’s Spring in the Park fun day on Saturday 25th March 2023! We are so lucky to be able to avail of our Volunteer’s help on a year round basis!
Thanks to
Triax – Neighbourhood Management Team
Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership
DEEDS – Dementia Engaged and Empowered in Derry & Strabane
North-West Carnival Initiative