About Meningitis Research Foundation
Meningitis Research Foundation is combating meningitis and septicaemia in Ireland by funding research into prevention, detection and treatment, raising awareness of the diseases and their symptoms, and supporting people who have already been affected by the diseases.
What's Involved
Did you make New Year's resolutions? Healthy eating & the gym..? How about your mental health?
Would you like to feel good & give back something to the community? Volunteering can make you feel happier and more confident!
We are looking for a volunteers with a few hours to spare each week to help support the work of our busy Dublin office. You will gain knowledge of meningitis & septicaemia and make a genuine contribution to the work of the charity.
What's required for this position
- IT - Able to use the internet to research.
- IT - Microsoft Office - creating documents and mail merges.
- Good phone skills.
- Good written communication.
- Experience of using databases.
- Previous charity/volunteer work.
- Office administration.
Training will be given where appropriate.
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Event management/ Fundraising
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Personable Skills
- 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: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Gardiner House, 64-66 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will gain extensive experience in a busy office in various areas such as administration and fundraising.
Getting there
Various buses & Luas - we are located in the City Centre