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Website Developer

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Website Developer

Aphasia Ireland Ltd

Virtual/Online

At a Glance

  • Time Commitment:Long Term (2+ Semesters)
  • Volunteer Role Type:Computer Work

About Us:Aphasia Ireland was formed with the sole aim of creating awareness and providing support for people with aphasia and their families.




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. 

Aphasia Ireland is looking for skilled website developers to create and maintain its brand new website. 

What's required?

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  • A strong team player

  • Strong IT skills

  • Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and can take initiative when required

  • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner

  • Ideally, studied or studying towards a degree in one of the following: Software Development/Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity

  • Non-profit sector experience would be an advantage
     

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

  • Build, test, and maintain a user-friendly Aphasia Ireland website
     
  •  Collaborate with other developers and charity members to bring the website's design to life
     
  •  Troubleshoot and debug website issues and monitor website performance
     
  •  General admin/office support duties

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:

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

  • Build, test, and maintain a user-friendly Aphasia Ireland website
     
  •  Collaborate with other developers and charity members to bring the website's design to life
     
  •  Troubleshoot and debug website issues and monitor website performance
     
  •  General admin/office support duties

Benefits of Volunteering:

Volunteers will benefit from expanding their network while gaining hands-on experience 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.

Minimum time commitment per week:
3 hours p/week

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

Sustainable Development Goal:
Good Health and Well-being

Hei:
ATU - DONEGAL, ATU - GALWAY, ATU - MAYO, ATU - SLIGO, ATU - ST ANGELA'S, DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY, TU DUBLIN, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

Contact

If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:

Name:David Flynn

Website:http://aphasiaireland.ie/

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