About Dublin Simon Community
Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home.
What's Involved
You will assist the Community & Events Fundraising team on numerous fundraising campaigns in your Community. The purpose of The Community & Events Fundraising Team is to raise vital funds and awareness for Dublin Simon Community through a number Community based initiatives, including Simon Home Run, Sing for Simon campaign, and numerous other campaigns.
Core Role Requirements:
• Make a valuable contribution to Dublin Simon Community this Christmas by assisting the Community & Events Fundraising across many important Christmas campaigns.
• Commit to 4 hours volunteering per week
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role.
• Assist the Community & Events Fundraising team to recruit volunteers, and fundraisers within the Community to support Dublin Simon Community during Christmas 2017. Linking in with local schools, businesses, community groups, etc.
• Bring new and innovative ideas to the Community & Events fundraising team, with focus on increasing funds & awareness for Dublin Simon Community Services.
• Attend Community & Events Fundraising meetings as required.
• Work as part of a team.
• Communicate all issues / events that arise with the Community & Events Manager.
• Familiarise yourself with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to all Dublin Simon Community health and safety policies and procedures.
• Act in accordance to all Dublin Simon dignity at work place policies.
• Notify Community & Events fundraising manager of any incidents/issues, in line with policies and procedures in place, producing timely reports as required.
What's required for this position
Desirable:
• Experience in Fundraising.
• Experience in Event management.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Regional - Dublin, Meath, Kildare & Wicklow
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
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
