About Care After Prison
CAP-Care After Prison is a peer led charity organisation (the first of its kind in Ireland) which provides information, referral and support services to people who have been affected by imprisonment. This service offers ex-offenders a safe environment where they identify areas of need within their lives where support is needed to continue with their goal of leading crime free lives.
We believe in the ability of all people to change given the right circumstances and supports. As part of our information and support service we also work closely with the families and loved ones of people under sentence and awaiting sentencing. CAP also provides services for youth groups & schools around the country and works directly with victims of crime.
What's Involved
Care After Prison is Ireland's first peer-led charity providing information, referral and support services to people who have been affected by imprisonment (current and past prisoners, their families and victims). We support over 600 people per year, mainly by providing one-to-one support sessions.
This year we raise funds to continue providing support to our service users. In particular, we would like to set up a family support group and employ an addiction counsellor.
As a fundraising volunteer, you will be involved in assisting with organising or participating in fundraising events (such as a concert or bucket collection), seek out fundraising opportunities and liaise with relevant individuals and organisations.
What's required for this position
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, friendly and energetic, and who enjoys meeting new people.
We welcome applications from once-off volunteers as well as more long-term volunteers.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Locations across Dublin
Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2.
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- References
- 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
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will gain extensive insight into running the fundraising aspect of an Irish charity with a difficult sell.
