The Irish Cancer Society is urgently seeking volunteer community organisers to bring Daffodil Day to Boyle, Co Roscommon, on March 28th, 2025.
The charity is seeking people with good contacts and a strong connection to their local community who would be willing to coordinate fundraising activities.
Daffodil Day will see people across the country conduct street sales and shake buckets to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and give hope to cancer patients and their families.
It is estimated that across Ireland, in excess of 10,000 people volunteer their time on this day each year to help support Daffodil Day in their community. Recruiting, coordinating and managing these volunteers, and the delivery of local Daffodil Day street sales, requires the support of local organisers to make it a success.
In a press statement, the Irish Cancer Society said: “The Irish Cancer Society typically receives only 5% of its income from the Government, so it’s thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors, fundraisers, and volunteers that we can provide services and support to ensure nobody in Ireland has to face cancer alone.
“The public’s generous donations on the day will fund cancer research and support services for people around the country affected by cancer. The funds raised will help to deliver free information, support, and care to people affected by cancer across Ireland”.
Mary Quinn, Irish Cancer Society Volunteer Manager, said: “We want people to get involved and take a lead in organising fundraising activities for Daffodil Day in March 2025 in their local community with their own team of volunteers, family, and friends. We are open to all applications we receive but are particularly interested in setting up Daffodil Day activities in Boyle, Co. Roscommon”.
If you’re interested in applying to be a Daffodil Day community organiser, please visit www.cancer.ie
