St Vincent de Paul needs to double its Cork membership to maintain services

Volunteers are required to help in all aspects of the charity’s work – from administration, data input and managing basic accounts, to home visitations

As it launched an appeal for volunteers, the charity said it needs at least 300 new volunteers to continue its work. File picture: Larry Cummins

St Vincent de Paul says it needs to double its membership in Cork City to maintain its services amid mounting calls for help.

Membership numbers in the St Vincent de Paul South West region were decimated during the covid pandemic when they lost about 240 members since 2021 to stand at just over 270 members in Cork City today.