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Manchester Irish Book Club Volunteer
Organisation Details
Irish Community Care Manchester
Sub theme: Culture, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Irish Community Care is a registered charity which exists to identify and respond to the needs of both the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across the north west.
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
Description of role: Are you passionate about Irish literature and culture? Do you enjoy leading engaging conversations and helping others connect through books?
The Manchester Irish Book Club is seeking volunteers to help facilitate our monthly gatherings. As a facilitator, you’ll play a key role in:
> Guiding group discussions around selected books
> Helping choose titles that are culturally relevant to the Manchester Irish community
> Ensuring book choices reflect the group’s agreed interests and needs
> Creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all members.
The Manchester Irish Book Club is seeking volunteers to help facilitate our monthly gatherings. As a facilitator, you’ll play a key role in:
> Guiding group discussions around selected books
> Helping choose titles that are culturally relevant to the Manchester Irish community
> Ensuring book choices reflect the group’s agreed interests and needs
> Creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all members.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Administration, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 5 hours per month
Location:
Bia Café Bar, 987 Stockport Rd
Manchester
M19 2SY