About OutWest
We provide safe places for the LGBT+ community to socialise, we provide advice workshops and are a branch of the National LGBT helpline
What's Involved
We are looking for volunteers to sit on our committee which meets once a month via Zoom. There are a number of positions on the committee, such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Officer etc, all of these positions are open to anyone interested and are elected at the AGM held in April/May. We are also looking for a Coordinator in each County of Connacht. There are a number of projects ongoing, which will require research, organisational and artistic skills. We welcome applications from anybody interested, and from all counties in the West - Galway, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Mayo and would ask that the prospective volunteer would attend a monthly meeting, and willing to take on tasks as assigned at these meetings.
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, and Galway
Other location details:
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, and Galway
Also available in these counties
Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo
Screening details for this role:
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
This is a great opportunity for volunteers to promote and support LGBT in the West of Ireland. Get to work as part of a team and for a local organisation in the West. Will gain new skills from experience.
