About VMM International
VMM International is an international development and volunteering organisation, and we love doing what we do! We have placed thousands of volunteers on overseas development projects in the past 50 years, which has led to astonishing results for communities and for the volunteers themselves. We help volunteers of all ages to step into communities and get stuck into projects of real value to local people and our partnerships are with strong and well-established organisations. We also offer project planning support to NGOs in development countries, helping them increase their operational capacity and become even better at what they do.
What's Involved
• Organising fundraising activities such as sponsored or promotional events, prize draws and street collections
• Recruiting and coordinating the work of volunteers
• Approaching individuals, schools, universities, local authorities, shops and commercial organisations for sponsorship and donations
• Developing new fundraising ideas and events
• Developing strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
• Managing a budget and meeting fundraising targets
What's required for this position
Communication skills, Excellent people skills, IT skills, Administrative skills, Resourcefulness, Creative thinking, Effective problem solving
- Accountancy/ Finance
- Event management/ Fundraising
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 6hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
68 Abbey Street Middle, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
We make sure all of our volunteers are well recognised publicly for the hard work they do. We are also part of a wide network of international development organisations which the volunteer would have access to for networking and personal development.
