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Volunteering Ireland Is Hiring
Development Manager Position Open with Volunteering Ireland
Volunteering Ireland is looking for a Development Manager - a highly skilled and motivated individual, with significant experience in the areas of corporate fundraising and event management, to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that supports current programmes, new initiatives and key events including the IAVE Conference 2012, the European Year of the Volunteer 2011, Safeguard Programme and Ireland Involved Online.
This is a role for someone who truly believes they have the skills, drive and energy to develop new initiatives, materials, stewardship plans, communications tools, partnerships and contacts from scratch.
Please click for further details and full qualification specifications.
IAVE Conference 2012 boon to Irish economy,says Sunday Business Post
Conferences bolster tourism sector; soft-funding still needed for completion
26th July 2010
A story in the Sunday Business Post reported the IAVE conference is projected to bring in €2.5 million to Ireland's economy.
The paper interviewed Volunteering Ireland's own chief executive Elaine Bradley, who secured Dublin as the location for the 2012 International Association Volunteer Effort (IAVE) biennial conference, to be held at the Dublin Convention Centre. It will bring " in a spend of €2.5 million," Elaine was quoted.
The following excerpt is from the Sunday Business Post story and can be read in full here: "Business ambassadors give tourism €33m boost"
"Bradley said she would ‘‘never have dreamt’’ of hosting such an event in Ireland before, but that the support and goodwill offered by all involved in the bid carried it over the line. ‘‘Ireland beat off the likes of Canada, America and South Africa to host this, and there was an unanimous vote by the IAVE to have it here," said Bradley.
She said that for the pitch, they had letters of support from high-profile individuals such as the Taoiseach, and they settled on a theme of human rights and dignity for the event.
'Ireland has people such as of Bono, Bob Geld of and Mary Robinson working for these causes. [We also] highlighted the beauty, diversity, history and culture that Ireland has to offer as a destination...We beat the competition hands down with this,' said Bradley.
Since the success of the bid, Bradley has formed a hosting committee that includes Fergus Finlay, Colm O’Gorman and Mary Davis - among other leading human rights advocates - and now needs to raise about €750,000 in ‘‘soft funding’’ to host the conference.
(As reported by the Sunday Business Post, 25 July 2010)
One Family Seeks Culwick Choral Christmas Volunteers
26th July 2010
One Family, Ireland's leading organisation for one-parent families, has been named as the benefiting charity for this year's Culwick Choral presentation of the Messiah at St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1 and 2 December. They are seeking volunteers to assist with ticket sales, program ad sales, VIP party organisation, logistics, public relations and marketing.
The volunteer committee will present individuals with an opportunity to network with others interested in music and the celebration surrounding Christmas. First committee meeting will be held in mid-August. Because it will have an event focus, it will be focused on phases leading up to the event (beginning, middle, end), with lots of fun in between and the ability to make a difference in the lives of those parenting alone or sharing parenting. A great opportunity for anyone wanting to get involved with a charity, on a fun project.
For more information, please contact Adrian O'Keefe or Nancy Ward at 01-662-9192, or email development@onefamily.ie.
13th July 2010
Call for Volunteer Journalists at EYV 2011
Sarah Williams moving to Educate Together
We are very sad to say goodbye this week to Sarah Williams, our Programme Manager and manager of the Dublin City North Volunteer Centre. Having been a member of the Volunteering Ireland team for almost four and a half years, Sarah is embarking on the next chapter of her career in the community and voluntary sector by joining the Educate Together National Office team. She will be working on developing their volunteer programme across the 58 Educate Together schools around the country. Having studied early childhood education and previously worked in the youth sector, in a way Sarah is returning to her roots with her new role.
We wish Sarah every success in her new role, and look forward to continuing to work closely with her and Educate Together as Sarah will be involved as a member of PAVMI and the roll out of the Ireland Involved volunteer management system.
Brothers of Charity - Galway to keep funding, says HSE
8th July 2010
Crowds protested health budget cuts Wednesday in Galway, Dublin, and Co Mayo, after it was reported that The Brothers of Charity - Galway warned of the imminent impact these cuts would have to frontline services, in as little as two weeks.
According to the Irish Times, "Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability John Moloney has insisted the Brothers of Charity Services in Galway will not have to reduce expenditure by a further €2 million this year.
A delegation from the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland met Minister for Health Mary Harney and Mr Moloney yesterday. A spokesman for the brothers said the meeting was to discuss an additional €2 million in cutbacks in Galway which the Health Service Executive had “indicated” last Friday. Afterwards, Mr Moloney confirmed “that will not go ahead”. He said there had never been an intention to target frontline services, particular respite care." Read more about the initially proposed cuts here.
Read the full story here, from the Irish Times website.
The Brothers of Charity Services, Limerick Seeks Volunteer Applicants
6th July 2010
The organisation invites applications from persons who might be interested in voluntary work with and on behalf of its service users. Opportunities may exist that might suit persons who wish to gain experience in the areas of social work, psychology or social care. The Brothers of Charity Services, Limerick would also like to hear from people who may have some free time on their hands and wish to make some of it available to assist and work with intellectually disabled adults.
Volunteers work closely with staff of the Brothers of Charity Services, Limerick and will be given clearly defined role descriptions. Relevant and necessary training will also be provided. If you are interested in availing of an opportunity to work as a volunteer with the Brothers of Charity Services, Limerick please contact volunteer coordinator email Sean Gallagher or call him at (087) 9817956 for an application form and other details.
Community and Volunteer Sector To Lose €80M, 4500 Jobs
29th June 2010
Community and voluntary organisations are in crisis, with more than €80 million in direct state support to be removed from the sector this year, as reported by the Irish Examiner.
The cuts include:
- €6m from schemes dealing with educational disadvantage
- 70% drop in funding for sports in disadvantaged areas (from €1m)
- Over €30m taken from childcare programmes and RAPID scheme for urban area development
Read the full story at the Irish Examiner website. This story appeared in the printed version of the Irish Examiner Monday, June 28, 2010.
RTÉ TV Show Searching for Ultimate Volunteers
29th June 2010
A new RTÉ TV series is searching for two ultimate volunteers to work overseas for a year on the frontline of global development, traveling to some of the most underdeveloped area’s in the world where they will work on aid projects like building schools in Africa, protecting endangered turtles in Costa Rica and working with street children in Calcutta.
All expenses are paid, allowing winners of 'DO THE RIGHT THING' to see the world whilst doing meaningful volunteer work. No previous experience required. Applications are now being accepted to try for the Ultimate Volunteer position. Applications and full terms and conditions available online.
For queries and more information, call (01) 864 1444 or email dotherightthing@vipmg.tv.
Ben & Jerry's sweet idea for corporate-sponsored volunteerism
28th June 2010
Corporate partnership has made for a sweet swirl of promotion for volunteerism in America.
Ben & Jerry rolled out two promotional ice cream flavours to help raise awareness for VolunteerMatch, an American website that helps volunteers find short-term projects in their community.
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