The Oxfam Ireland Volunteer Office is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable volunteer to join the team to assist in the development and delivery our annual Volunteer Forum (March/April 2017) as well as assist in developing volunteer information platforms and databases. This role is suitable for applicants available for 2days+/week or an excellent opportunity for full-time work experience/ placement in a busy dynamic environment. A minimum commitment of 3 month is required.
Key Tasks
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Research and shortlist potential venues to host the annual Oxfam Volunteer Forum
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Support in developing and planning the events’ agenda
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Communicate event information to Oxfam Ireland volunteers and staff
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Manage event invitation and response process to confirm numbers for attendance
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Maintain and update the Oxfam volunteer database
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Assist in confirming internal staff and external providers’ attendance of the event
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Assist in redevelopment of the volunteer section of the Oxfam Ireland website.
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Support the development and distribution of new volunteer support and promotional materials
Skills and Experience Required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confident and polite telephone manner
- Proficient in computer, and typing skills, online research and competent in the use of key Microsoft packages including; word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to train in database management (CRM)
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks
- Reliable, tactful and trustworthy
- Fluent English both written and oral
Personal Development Opportunities
Build experience and skills in a wide range of areas:
- Developing and delivering events
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional office environment
- Website content development
- Database management
- Research, writing, editing, networking and general communication
- Understanding of a non-profit organization
- Add valuable experience to your CV
- Reference provided after successful completion of 3 months volunteering.
Benefits
- Local travel costs to the office and any additional travel for volunteer duties can be fully reimbursed.
- Lunch expenses can be claimed when volunteering more than five hours in a day.
Closing Date
12:00pm
Contact Details
Elizabeth Martin
Volunteer Coordinator
Oxfam Ireland
115 North Street
Belfast
BT1 1ND
Oxfam Ireland , 115 North Street
Belfast
BT1 1ND
United Kingdom
More Information
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