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Manchester Cailíní Volunteer (Greater Manchester Women of Irish Heritage Group)
Organisation Details
Irish Community Care Manchester
Sub theme: Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Mental Health, 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: Role Purpose: To provide assistance to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) by
supporting the planning, co-ordination, and running of Manchester Cailíní events, activities,
and initiatives aimed at connecting young women across the Manchester Irish diaspora.
Role Activities:
In your role, you will:
• Plan and co-ordinate events, activities, and initiatives aimed at connecting young
women across the Manchester Irish diaspora.
• Attend events and assist with the set up and running of events where necessary.
• Act as a welcoming and friendly contact for new and existing Manchester Cailíní
members.
• Identify young women across the Manchester Irish diaspora who could benefit from
the Manchester Cailíní group and inviting them to join.
• Listen to the ideas and feedback of Manchester Cailíní members and communicate
them to the ICCM team, with a focus on inclusion and engagement.
• Communicate upcoming Manchester Cailíní events to members via the Facebook
group and circulate any external events that are of interest to the group.
• Build and maintain relationships with staff, services users and volunteers.
• Liaise regularly with the staff at ICCM in order to update them on support needed.
• Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer
Agreement.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Develop valuable skills such as event co-ordination, interpersonal skills, and
communication skills.
• Build a strong community of connected and empowered young women across the
Manchester Irish diaspora.
• Connect with a variety of young women across the Manchester Irish diaspora from
different backgrounds.
• Attend events and activities intended to connect you with your Irish culture and
heritage.
• Get a reference detailing your achievements while in the role.
• Make a real difference to the running of ICCM by widening our existing relationship
with the Irish diaspora.
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
▪ Training and induction in order to ensure you are comfortable in your role.
▪ Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester.
▪ Out of pockets expenses and travel paid for.
Eligibility:
The role of Manchester Cailíní volunteer is closed to young Irish women or young women of
Irish descent in the Manchester area.
If you would like more information about our Manchester Cailíní Volunteer Roles please contact:
Alfie Austin, Cultural Activities Co-Ordinator: Volunteer@irishcommunitycare.com
supporting the planning, co-ordination, and running of Manchester Cailíní events, activities,
and initiatives aimed at connecting young women across the Manchester Irish diaspora.
Role Activities:
In your role, you will:
• Plan and co-ordinate events, activities, and initiatives aimed at connecting young
women across the Manchester Irish diaspora.
• Attend events and assist with the set up and running of events where necessary.
• Act as a welcoming and friendly contact for new and existing Manchester Cailíní
members.
• Identify young women across the Manchester Irish diaspora who could benefit from
the Manchester Cailíní group and inviting them to join.
• Listen to the ideas and feedback of Manchester Cailíní members and communicate
them to the ICCM team, with a focus on inclusion and engagement.
• Communicate upcoming Manchester Cailíní events to members via the Facebook
group and circulate any external events that are of interest to the group.
• Build and maintain relationships with staff, services users and volunteers.
• Liaise regularly with the staff at ICCM in order to update them on support needed.
• Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer
Agreement.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Develop valuable skills such as event co-ordination, interpersonal skills, and
communication skills.
• Build a strong community of connected and empowered young women across the
Manchester Irish diaspora.
• Connect with a variety of young women across the Manchester Irish diaspora from
different backgrounds.
• Attend events and activities intended to connect you with your Irish culture and
heritage.
• Get a reference detailing your achievements while in the role.
• Make a real difference to the running of ICCM by widening our existing relationship
with the Irish diaspora.
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
▪ Training and induction in order to ensure you are comfortable in your role.
▪ Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester.
▪ Out of pockets expenses and travel paid for.
Eligibility:
The role of Manchester Cailíní volunteer is closed to young Irish women or young women of
Irish descent in the Manchester area.
If you would like more information about our Manchester Cailíní Volunteer Roles please contact:
Alfie Austin, Cultural Activities Co-Ordinator: Volunteer@irishcommunitycare.com
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Administration, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1 hour per week
Location:
895 Stockport Rd,
Manchester
M19 3PG