About High Hopes Choir
The High Hopes Choir raise awareness and change the public perception of Homelessness through music within a well known choir.
What's Involved
We are looking for a volunteer Event Manager to advocate and secure events for the High Hopes Choir to perform at. You will be promoting the High Hopes Choir to festivals and events big enough to raise awareness of Homelessness. By securing events, you will help choir members have a platform to achieve their vision and have their voices heard through performing concerts festivals etc.
The Choir is an independent entity which operates in Dublin, Waterford and Cork and has been supported by the staff, volunteers and customers of a wide range of homeless organisations. The Choir handles its own bookings, management and finances. Find out more about us and our members here or on our Facebook page.
What's required for this position
Networking, building relationships and gaining an understanding of Choir members.
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 4hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The address starting out will be in Dublin.
Also available in these counties
Dublin - South Dublin County
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Reimbursement of expenses
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
They will gain an understating in event management but also gain an insight into putting events together for Ireland's first ever homeless choir. They will also gain an insight into communities and gain a knowledge of Homelessness.
