volunteering
Through volunteering, members and friends of New Acropolis around the world express their social commitment in humanitarian actions, social and educational projects, ecological and heritage restoration activities, organised by the association itself or in cooperation with other organisations and many international NGOs.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, New Acropolis integrates volunteering as a pillar of our educational program, teaching not only skills but the spirit of volunteering, an attitude of citizenship and collective responsibility.
In line with those SDGs, New Acropolis Ireland focuses on 4 of the 17 development goals.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Philosophy proposes a lifelong methodology of continuous education. The classes in New Acropolis provide a basis for understanding and applying the timeless wisdom of humanity as a way of life, accessible and practical for all.
This form of education empowers the individual to progressively improve, overcome limitations and develop confidence and autonomy.
All our class instructors are New Acropolis volunteers, contributing to dozens of hours of education each month.
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
For the natural philosophy on which New Acropolis bases its principles, human beings are not the owners of nature, but part of it.
New Acropolis Ireland has held a long standing partnership with Dublin City Council to engage in ecological clean-ups of our nearest stretch of the canal, from Portobello bridge to Harold’s Cross bridge.
The objective is not merely statistical, to reach a quota of rubbish bags filled, but rather to be at the service of the community and in the company of others, to share in that experience and learning.
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
We invest a significant part of the institutional efforts in our program of studies to teach our members and volunteers the value of different demographic groups, teaching respect of cultures and world views of all the peoples of the world; to know their art, history and symbolism in order to generate inclusive and global citizens.
Through all our cultural activities we promote intercultural respect and peace skills. Our centres are laboratories of civic coexistence for the development of skills and attitudes of co-responsibility and peaceful coexistence.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
We are not interested in working in a bubble. Meaningful and lasting change will only come through open collaboration. As such we partner with other institutions to further the development of sustainable ecological and humanitarian projects.
Close partnerships with local civil authorities and fellow charities such as St Vincent de Paul’s represent our willingness to connect with others in all spheres.
As part of a highly diverse global community, New Acropolis in Ireland reflects our international principles of solidarity and union beyond differences.
