About EDIT (Edenmore Drugs Intervention Team)
EDIT is a community drug and alcohol project that provides support for young people, adults. Edenmore Drug Intervention Team (EDIT) supports people at risk of, or affected by, problem substance use. EDIT was established in Edenmore in 1997 and continues to deliver a range of services to the local community along with people from across north east Dublin.
What's Involved
EDIT has undergone a period of significant change in the last few years which has resulted in growth in client numbers and expansion of services offering, particularly for family members affected by substance. We also relocated to a larger, improved and purpose-fitted location resulting in greater presence and visibility in the Edenmore community.
Purpose of this Role:
Building a dedicated and talented board has been integral to this development. We are looking for enthusiastic leaders to join our board and contribute to the organisation’s ongoing evolution, success and enhanced quality as a leading, community-based service.
Board members may from time to time be required to help guide/support the Manager with various decision/tasks which may include admin support/helping develop new policies/systems to improve services.
Support & Training:
You will receive Induction to the organisation and briefing pack. Local area partnership provides free Directors Training including an overview of the Governance Code
Board members are required to participate in any Board related training from time to time.
Time Commitment
Meeting take place approximately every 6 weeks, usually on Thursday evenings for approximately 2 – 2.5 hours, in Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin 5. Board members are also required to attend the
Meetings are currently held remotely which offers more accessibility than face to face meetings. Meetings will remain on line for the foreseeable future.
What’s in it for you?
• Develop your career through first-hand experience at the most senior level of an organisation, exercising strategy, contributing to major decisions, overseeing performance and acting as an advocate
• Become a governance leader, enhancing the governing capacity of a community-based organisation
• Enhance the board’s diversity by sharing your point of view
• Make a meaningful difference to a non-profit organisation and the community they serve, by sharing your professional skill-set
• Work with inspirational people with a wealth of cross-sectoral experience
What's required for this position
Excellent communication skills required with an ability to communicate with a variety of different stakeholders as a high level of collaborative working is required both internally and externally. Board members should also have a passion for social issues and a motivation to make a real difference in the lives of others.
More About You:
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic new board member who:
• Can commit to a minimum of two years on the board
• Will attend and engage at meetings approximately once every 6 weeks
• Will be responsive to correspondence in between meetings when decisions/guidance/support are required by the Services Manager
• Will participate in occasional board training
• Familiarity with the Charities Governance Code (compliance will be mandatory by 2020) is not required. However, if the candidate is new to the sector and associated corporate governance developments, a willingness to become familiar with such and contribute to the organisation’s achievement of timely compliance will be necessary.
- Accountancy/ Finance
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Business/ HR/ Management
- Community Development/ Social work
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Legal
- Personable Skills
- Research/ Journalism/ Media
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 3hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Meetings currently via zoom but will also be face to face at times.
We area based at: Unit 6, Edenmore Shopping Centre, Edenmore, Dublin 5
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Board membership can offer you an opportunity to develop new skills, to connect with others, to promote the voice and rights of the most vulnerable members of our society and to bring a sense of fulfilment knowing that you are having a positive impact in
Getting there
DART: Raheny or Kilbarrack. Dublin Bus: 17a, 7a.
