Volunteer

Description

DORAS (Limerick) works tirelessly to advocate and protect the Human Rights of  refugees, migrants and people in Direct Provision in Ireland.

Communications and Fundraising Volunteer – Role Specification

Doras has a vacancy for someone looking to volunteer in our Communications department. The volunteer will work alongside the Communications Lead on selected comms activities, such as designing graphs and making videos for social media, conducting research for events and social media posts, and providing support to fundraising events (from conception to delivery).

• No previous experience required, however we will favour applicants that have relevant skills such as:
  • Knowledge of Canva (for making videos/designing posters
  • Knowledge of social media channels, specially TikTok and Instagram

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will be creative and have the ability to think of innovative ideas for events and communications; have initiative and be curious, not afraid to asks questions, learn and go beyond the task at hand; committed to human rights and equality, and passionate about the work of Doras.

Time commitment

• Able to be in the Doras office in Limerick City Centre 1 or 2 mornings or afternoons a week (preferably Mondays or Wednesdays)
• 3-6 hours a week (more if available)
• Starting in September

Training will be provided.

Garda Vetting is a requirement for this role.

Is training provided?:Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

As above......

Communications and Fundraising Volunteer – Role Specification

Doras has a vacancy for someone looking to volunteer in our Communications department. The volunteer will work alongside the Communications Lead on selected comms activities, such as designing graphs and making videos for social media, conducting research for events and social media posts, and providing support to fundraising events (from conception to delivery).

• No previous experience required, however we will favour applicants that have relevant skills such as:
  • Knowledge of Canva (for making videos/designing posters
  • Knowledge of social media channels, specially TikTok and Instagram

Benefits of Volunteering:

1. Developing an understanding of the need for social justice 

2. Developing new and improved inter-personal skills from workiing with a Team of professionals

3. Improving time management

4. Increased understanding and commitment to a new challenge and new role

5. Meeting a huge diversity of people from all walks of life and  supporting them

Details of time commitment needed for role:
1 or 2 mornings or afternoons, ideally Monday and/or Wednesday (or both) but these days are not obligatory

Minimum time commitment per week:
3 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
A Zoom interview may be part of the selection process with the Communications and Fundraising DORAS Communications Lead

Sustainable Development Goal:

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK