Volunteer

Description

Aphasia is the term for language problems caused by brain damage, such as stroke or traumatic brain injury. Aphasia can make it difficult for people to express their thoughts in words or to understand what others are saying.

Aphasia Ireland is a registered charity, formed with the sole aim of creating awareness and providing support for people with aphasia and those around them. We strive to empower people with Aphasia to overcome challenges and barriers that stand in the way of a normal, happy life. We also wish to help their partners, close family members and carers to successfully support their loved ones living with aphasia. 

We are looking for an Events Manager to manage our team of Events assistants who will work with you to plan and organise events for Aphasia Ireland.

What's required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong team player
• Strong IT skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to research and identify suitable partnership opportunities
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner
• Ideally, studied or studying towards a degree in one of the following: Business, Marketing, Event Management
• Non-profit sector experience would be an advantage
• Managerial experience is desired but not essential 
• Previous experience in an events management role or similar

In this role, you will be assisting with some of the following:

• Managing and delegating to a small team of volunteers
• Efficiently maintain a calendar of both small and potentially larger events for both awareness and fundraising purposes 
• Communicating and negotiating with potential vendors 
• Liase with other departments within the charity regarding promotion, administration and staffing of events where necessary

Is training provided?:Yes

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

• Managing and delegating to a small team of volunteers
• Efficiently maintain a calendar of both small and potentially larger events for both awareness and fundraising purposes 
• Communicating and negotiating with potential vendors 
• Liase with other departments within the charity regarding promotion, administration and staffing of events where necessary

Benefits of Volunteering:

Volunteers will benefit from expanding their network, while gaining hands-on experience of working with a registered charity. There is potential for both personal and professional development.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Volunteer hours during the week are flexible, but we require a minimum of 3 hours per week. NOTE: Flexible work hours may not be possible for days and times in which events take place.

Minimum time commitment per week:
3 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Formal Interview

Sustainable Development Goal:

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