About Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland
Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland's mission is to accompany, advocate and serve the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced persons worldwide.
What's Involved
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland are seeking a volunteer to undertake desk research, mapping various public and voluntary services available across Ireland. The information collected will be compiled into 'Moving On' sheets to be distributed to newly arrived asylum seekers, providing them with greater information on the services in their locality.
A template of the 'Moving On' sheets will be provided to you, making the information needed clear and providing focus to your research. All information required is publicly available and the vast majority can be obtained online with ease. Therefore you can volunteer for this role from anywhere in the country and forward the completed work to us remotely.
What's required for this position
Volunteers for this role should have experience with online research and be very comfortable with computers and use of the internet for research purposes, in an academic or professional context.
Timekeeping and ability to stick to a schedule for return of the work is also essential. This schedule will be agreed between us and you based on the pace at which you can complete the research, taking account of the need to circulate the information to our service users as soon a possible. All work will be proofread prior to distribution.
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Research/ Journalism/ Media
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Nationwide - this volunteer role can be done remotely from anywhere in the country.
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
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
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a unique project which is providing support to newly arrived asylum seekers and ensuring they are provided with as much information as possible to settle in to Ireland and engage with their local community.
