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Aphasia Ireland Ltd
National
Requirements:N/A
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. Aphasia Ireland has been set up to do this in the following ways:
To create awareness of what Aphasia actually is.
To establish a nationwide network of Support Groups where both sufferers and their carers can benefit from the experience and understanding others
To keep abreast of the latest developments in the management and treatment of Aphasia and pass that information on.
PLEASE NOTE: One of the rules and regulations of Aphasia Ireland is that any volunteer asking for a reference is obliged to reside in Ireland and to commit for a minimum of 3 months with an 85% meeting attendance and performance rate.
This is a 100% voluntary role and will be carried out entirely on zoom/remotely.
Is training provided?: Yes
Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:
In this role, you will be assisting with some of the following:
Creating content for social media,
Helping with the management of various social media accounts including the official website,
Designing, managing and evaluating performance marketing and social media campaigns,
Performing market research (including competitor research) to find new opportunities,
Carrying out necessary administrative and fundraising duties.
Skills required for this role:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A strong team player
Strong IT skills
Organised and detail oriented, and self-motivated
Ideally, studied or studying towards a degree in one of the following: Business, Marketing, PR, Communications or other related disciplines
Non-profit sector experience would be an advantage Experience in social media/marketing (in particular Canva) is a big advantage
General skills areas that may relate to this role (keywords):
Business/ HR/ Management
General Admin/ Office Support
Personable Skills
Research/ Journalism/ Media
Details of time commitment needed for role:
3 hours a week minimum, flexible.
Minimum time commitment per week:
3 hour p/week
Additional screening required for this role:
CV, Interview
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:
Name: David Flynn
Address: Aphasia Ireland Ltd,
Website: aphasiaireland.ie/
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