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After celebrating successfully its 25th anniversary at the end of May, Athlone Toastmasters will be back for another year of fun and entertainment on Tuesday September 11 in the Prince of Wales Hotel, at 8.15pm.

The search is on to find Ireland’s outstanding volunteers with the launch of the Panadol supported Volunteer Ireland Awards 2012.

Leading researchers from across Europe will discuss findings from the latest research into aspects of gender and employment at a conference in NUI Galway today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) Sept 6 and 7.

NUI Galway’s 11th annual volunteering fair will take place on Wednesday September 26 in the Bailey Allen Hall, from 1pm to 5pm, with more than 2,000 students, staff, and members of the general public expected to attend.

Petworld is sponsoring a National Furry 5k Charity Walk, benefiting a number of local charities on Sunday September 16 from 10am to 12pm, at Petworld locations across Ireland. The Petworld Furry 5k Walk will be a fantastic, fun event, combined with the opportunity to help really worthwhile charities.

The welfare system is vital for protecting people from poverty and enabling social cohesion in a recession, according to Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for social protection, Fidelma Healy Eames.

Mayo Volunteer Centre has seen some 230 volunteers register with the centre so far this year. Following the success of Ireland’s first National Volunteering Week in May, interest in volunteering remains at a high.

Galway-based SIPTU members have welcomed the decision of the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to partially restore material and training funding to Galway Community Employment Schemes. This decision will ensure schemes will remain open and continue to deliver vital services to local communities.

At a time of growing scepticism about the future direction of the EU, Galway people should play a part in making their views on such issues known by taking part in the 2013 Citizenship Report.

People can learn about the facts and myths surrounding mental health at a special tent available during the Volco Ocean Race.