About Sharing the Journey
Sharing the Journey is a parent led organisation, offering support to all parents and families of Deaf and hard of hearing children, irrespective of communication, education.
What's Involved
Sharing the Journey is a totally volunteer organisation. Over the past four years we have grown from a local support group to a National support network, supporting parents of Deaf and Hard-of-hearing children throughout Ireland.
We now need a dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator to take responsibility for recruiting, processing, orientation, training and support of our expanding volunteer team. Based at our Parent Resource Centre, The Volunteer Co-ordinator will work closely with our Executive Committee to develop a comprehensive Volunteer Policy.
What's required for this position
The ideal person will have some Admin or HR skills and a willingness to work in a learning and developing environment. Training will be provided.
- Business/ HR/ Management
- Community Development/ Social work
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Marian Campus, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Sharing the Journey is a supportive, progressive, rapidly expanding organisation. Our volunteers gain experience of Deaf awareness, Irish Sign Language, experience based learning and reflective practice.
Getting there
Dublin Bus 120 stops outside
