About Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society is the national charity dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer through patient care, research and education. The main work of the Society is the delivery of nursing services to patients with cancer throughout Ireland, including funding hospital based Oncology Liaison Nurses, community based Night Nursing for patients in their home, and Home Care Nursing teams. The Society also operates a FreeFone Cancer Helpline, staffed by fully qualified nurses, and is the largest single voluntary supporter of cancer research in Ireland.
What's Involved
Would you like to assist with the organising of a national volunteer summit, taking place in January 2019?
Relay For Life is a 24 hour event that brings the whole community together to Celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, Remember those lost to the disease and Fight Back by increasing knowledge of cancer and raising money to fund vital research and services of the Irish Cancer Society.
We are looking for a volunteer interested in providing support with the planning and delivery of the Relay for Life Volunteer Summit.
1. Assist in Event Logistics
2. Maintain communication with attendees
3. Organise registration database
What's required for this position
Excellent telephone manner
Previous database experience
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organisation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Experience in Event Planning
Excellent people skills, display empathy and sensitivity as appropriate
- Event management/ Fundraising
- 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: 1 month
Hours required: 5hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
43/45 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The successful candidate will gain experience with Ireland’s leading National Cancer Charity.
Develop skills in event management.
Be part of a community of volunteers working together to fight cancer.
Getting there
Accessible by Dublin Bus 4, 7, 120
