Volunteer

Description

We are looking for energetic, motivated, and passionate young people to help support the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind in your local community. Our local Branches (groups of volunteers) help the charity through organising fundaising events, school talks, local advocacy campaigns, and supporting our clients. We will connect you with our local volunteers, clients, and of course our dogs, and we will provide training, volunteer clothing and equipment. 

Our volunteering opportunities are completely flexible - you can give as much or as little time as you are able, and there are chances to take on more responsibility if this is something that you are interested in. 

We welcome new ideas and encourage our volunteers to get involved in every aspect of our community roles. There will also be opportunities to improve event and project management, customer service, accounting, and communications skills. We are also happy to provide references. 

Is training provided?:Yes

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

• Event set-up
• Event management/Project management
• Communications
• Marketing
• Administration
• Customer service
• Public speaking

Benefits of Volunteering:

You will be directly supporting our visually impaired clients and families of children with autism in your local area - many of whom you will meet and work with at events. You will have a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and attend enjoyable events. Our volunteering is flexible and can work around any studies or part-time jobs you may have. Invitations to national events are also available and you will join a wider community of like-minded volunteers out to make a real difference and change people's lives. 

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Flexible events usually take place on weekends or evenings

Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies

Additional screening required for this role::
A phone call/in-person meeting with volunteer coordinator

Sustainable Development Goal:

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