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policy and through the empowerment of citizens and local groups to
protect local natural resources. In promoting these objectives, VOICE
collaborates and co-ordinates with other national and international
environmental organisations to achieve the common goal of protecting
the natural environment.
Publications: Water for Living – a book for transition year students; Waste
working group.
Voluntary Arts Ireland
12 English Street, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6AB
Tel: (048) 4483 9327, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Email: info@vaireland.org Web: www.vaireland.org
Enterprise and Technology Centre, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Encourages people to take part in the arts or crafts as a means to transform
lives and communities. Informs the public and encourages local arts groups
to grow so there are opportunities for everyone to participate. Provides
support, information and advice to volunteer-led arts groups and represents
their interests to the government. Works throughout the island of Ireland
and is part of the Voluntary Arts Network with sister organisations in
England, Scotland and Wales.
Publications: Foundations: An Initial Nature, Needs and Supports Analysis
of Voluntary Arts (2006); Health and Safety at Outdoor Community Events
(2006); VAN Briefings; VAN Update.
Voluntary Drug Treatment Network
4 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
Tel: (01) 645 6534, 9.30am – 5.00pm
Email: janekenny@vdtn.ie
Made up of voluntary groups who provide treatment, recovery and
training programmes to individuals, families and communities affected by
problem drug use. The network represents the continuum of approaches
from harm reduction to drug-free models. Aims: network and share
information within the voluntary drug sector; act as a resource to voluntary
drug treatment services; lobby on policy and practice issues in drug
treatment; act as an independent and representative voice for the voluntary
drug treatment sector.
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