About Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society is the national charity dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer through patient care, research and education. The main work of the Society is the delivery of nursing services to patients with cancer throughout Ireland, including funding hospital based Oncology Liaison Nurses, community based Night Nursing for patients in their home, and Home Care Nursing teams. The Society also operates a FreeFone Cancer Helpline, staffed by fully qualified nurses, and is the largest single voluntary supporter of cancer research in Ireland.
What's Involved
• Ensuring Daffodil Day supporter requests are input to our database in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Contacting our supporters proactively to recruit them for the campaign.
• Co-ordination of city centre street sales volunteers.
• Assisting with special projects as required or self-determined to enhance the Society’s fundraising.
capacity and/or programmatic objectives.
• Delivering the highest standard of customer service to supporters through effective handling of telephone and email queries/requests.
What's required for this position
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Previous database experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent people skills, display empathy and sensitivity as appropriate.
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Event management/ Fundraising
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 6hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
43-45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4.
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- 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
- Gain an insight into how a major fundraising campaign works.
- Receive invaluable experience working with supporters and fundraising teams.
