About Polio Survivors Ireland
Polio Survivors Ireland creates awareness and provides information regarding the late effects of polio among polio survivors, statutory agencies and the wider medical profession, and ensures that the needs of polio survivors relating to their condition are met to enable them to live with dignity. Our Core Objectives are to create awareness and provide information on the needs of polio survivors and on Post Polio Syndrome and to support and advocate on behalf of all polio survivors in Ireland.
What's Involved
Polio Survivors Ireland are launching a National Polio Register in 2018. To help contact all polio survivors still living in Ireland today.
The publicity and campaign roles are to help us promote the National Polio Register and Polio Survivors Ireland in local media, radio & newspapers. This will us to help contact polio survivors living in your area.
For Information on Polio Survivors Ireland our website is www.polio.ie
What's required for this position
This role would suit a volunteer with an interest in their local media and are happy to contact them on behalf of Polio Survivors Ireland.
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Personable Skills
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- 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: 1 year
Hours required: 1hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
This Role is based in the area the Volunteer lives in.
Other location details:
Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Waterford and Waterford
Screening details for this role:
- 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
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
