Kilkenny Volunteer, Brendan Hoyne has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Children & Youth Category of the 2022 Volunteer Ireland awards.

Brendan has been a member of Scouting Ireland for 44 years. He has volunteered as a scout leader, a venture leader, a rover leader, a cub leader, a group leader, a County Commissioner, and is currently a Deputy County Commissioner.

Brendan started as a member of the 1st Kilkenny scout group when he was a child and has lived his entire life by the principles of scouting – helping others and teaching young people ethics and skills that will last a lifetime.

Brendan spends much of his time working with, teaching, and traveling with scouts, as well as fixing the den, tents, and scouting equipment. He also volunteers at Scouting Ireland events throughout the year.

Brendan guided the groups under his care through the pandemic via Zoom, and came up with financial aid funds to help scout groups struggling during the pandemic.

This year, Brendan arranged for his group’s scout den to be used to temporarily house displaced Ukrainian people – sourcing beds, clothes, and other essential items.

“Brendan has put his heart and soul into scouting,” says his nominator. “He is an enthusiastic, caring person and one who will always help others in need. He is the very epitome of a volunteer.”

Congratulations to Brendan on being shortlisted for a Volunteer Ireland Award in the Children & Youth category!