About Irish Kidney Association
The prime role of the Irish Kidney Association is to provide support to patients, and their families, affected by end stage kidney disease and are either being treated by dialysis or have a working kidney transplant. The IKA helps patients and families live as normal a life as possible, given the presence of the kidney related illness.
As the only organisation representing the views of Irish kidney patients, the IKA continually lobbies on their behalf. This ongoing activity covers a wide variety of areas, including government departments, the HSE, hospitals, renal units and many other agencies. By joining with other organisations, the IKA helps in furthering the aims of all patients with chronic illness and improving their quality of life.
What's Involved
We are looking for people, on saturday 20th may, who can assist in setting up small marquees, car park control, marking of the course, event registration and course marshaling.
The event was held in the same venue last year so we will be working to a tested plan. There will be Irish Kidney Association staff and volunteers on hand to give leadership in each area.
There will be First Aid cover on site also.
What's required for this position
Marquees - practical people with good team working skills. Car park - logical approach and good dealing with the public. Marking the route - practical with experience of similar events being a plus in terms of understanding the positioning of signage. Event registration - good organisational and team working skills. Course marshaling - Helpful, supportive and alert for health and safety issues.
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
- Trades/ Operative/ Manual
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 4hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Corkagh Park,
Clondalkin,
Dublin 22.
Using St. John's Grove entrance.
For Directions: http://goo.gl/Ce5U3Q
Other location details:
Fun Run takes place within the confines of Corkagh Park on a 2.5km circuit. Course Map: http://goo.gl/jrMjqu
Screening details for this role:
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
A fun event and an opportunity to learn more about the importance of organ donation and transplantation through meeting transplant recipients and people awaiting transplants. There will also be soup and a sandwich and an event t-shirt for all volunteers.
Getting there
The number 13 Dublin Bus from O'Connell Street (near Cathal Brugha Street) drops off on Fonthill Road at the Cherrywood Avenue Stop which is 5 minutes from the entrance to the Park off St. John's Grove. Directions: http://goo.gl/729kw8
