Volunteer

Description

Aphasia Ireland is looking for Grants Team Assistants to write grant applications, raising vital funds for the charity.

This is a remote volunteering opportunity that can be carried out from anywhere within the Republic of Ireland.

About Aphasia Ireland 

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. The charity has been set up to do so in the following ways:

• To create awareness of what aphasia is

• To establish a nationwide network of Support Groups, from which both those living with aphasia and their supporters can benefit

• To keep abreast of the latest developments in management and treatment of Aphasia and share this information with our clients

Responsibilities and tasks

• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies 

• Draft compelling grant proposals and supporting documents based on funding requirements 

• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities

What's required

• Previous grant-related experience (either grant writing or application review and approval)

• Strong IT skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Studying towards or has a degree in:

  • English

  • Communications

Is training provided?:Yes

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

• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies 

• Draft compelling grant proposals and supporting documents based on funding requirements 

• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities

Benefits of Volunteering:

Volunteers will gain practical grant writing experience as well as a rewarding volunteer role that will strengthen their CV.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Flexible (minimum 3 hours in a week)

Minimum time commitment per week:
3 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
CV & Informal phone or video interview

Sustainable Development Goal:

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