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
We are looking for two new board members with skills in human resources or fundraising. As a board member you will attend monthly board meetings (in the evenings, in central Dublin) and will contribute a few hours a month to Care After Prison (CAP) at other times.
As a board member you will bring your own expertise to the benefit of CAP, and help to guide the organisation through its evolution.
What's required for this position
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic person, a team player with:
1. An understanding of the non profit sector and the challenges and opportunities involved
2. A passion/interest in the effective running of organisations and good governance
3. A desire to change Ireland for the better
In our Human Resources expert, we are looking for a person who can give fast, practical advice to line managers and take a lead in CAP’s HR strategy, policies and processes.
In our fundraising expert we are looking for someone who can develop and help execute our fundraising strategy and thereby grow CAP’s income.
- Business/ HR/ Management
- Community Development/ Social work
- 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: 3hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
This is a voluntary role (unpaid) that presents an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills in governance and other areas as part of their career development strategy. Joining the board of Care After Prison is also an opportunity t
Getting there
Bus routes: 9, 16 65, 68, 83 and 122 stop outside the building (Carmelite Community Centre). LUAS stop St Stephen's Green is a 5 minute walk.
