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Mapping Exercise of all organisations registered with Westmeath Volunteer Centre

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Recently we completed a mapping exercise of all organisations registered with the Westmeath Volunteer Centre. See below for more!

View WestMeathOrgs in a full screen map

Bag Pack for LARCC

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LARCC Cancer Centre

What's Involved?

Tesco Bag Pack for LARCC (Providing advice, help and support for Cancer sufferers and their families) on January 13th and 14th 2012. LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat & Cancer Centre) is a Cancer Support Centre. The LARCC Centre gives support and holistic help to people living with cancer providing a supportive environment where patients and family members can participate in our courses, obtain information and experience complementary therapies.

What's Required for this Position?

Skills and qualities required for this position: Enthusiasm and empathy with the local Cancer charity.

Category of skills: Other; Personable/Skills

Screening details required for the position will include: No screening

Details

Main Category: Fundraising

Age Restrictions: Over 16 years old or over

How many hours per week: 2

Location: Tesco Mullingar

Commitment Required: 1 Day

We will provide: Volunteer Supervision; Volunteer Support; Insurance Cover; Disability Access;

Interested?

Are you interested in this opportunity? Please contact Bernie McHugh on 1850 719719 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This opportunity # 0001/12 is posted by Westmeath Volunteer Centre.

Spread a little sunshine

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A Brilliant video hilighting the opportunities for volunteering!

EYV 2011 National Volunteer Management Conference

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Behind Ireland’s thousands of volunteers lie the equally dedicated individuals and organisations responsible for their training, support, and management. These are the people that inspire volunteers and enable an environment where volunteers thrive. Join Volunteer Ireland and your peers, colleagues and leaders in the field of volunteer management for a day of professional development, networking and informative, thought-provoking workshops and presentations.

On Wednesday 9 November 2011 will take place at the Morrison Hotel, Ormond Quay, Dublin 1 the:

EYV 2011 National Volunteer Management Conference

Enabling and Enhancing Volunteering Through Best Practice in Volunteer Management

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The day includes the following speakers and workshops:

Opening Address from Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton
Case Studies: Projects and Partnerships in Volunteer Management
The Philosophy of Volunteer Management with Rob Jackson
Volunteer Impact Assessment Toolkit with Christine Irvine
Good Practice in Screening Volunteers with Stuart Garland
Volunteers and the Law with Verena Tarpey

Discounted rate (Members Only) €65 / Full rate €85
Two refreshment breaks and lunch is provided.

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V'Oscars Night & Expo a resounding success!

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On Saturday the 14th of May 2011, a fantastic night was held in Bloomfield House Hotel recognising the incredible work that organisations to in our community. The V'Oscars awards were given to recognise and reward the work these organisations to in our community.

Following from these presentations, a Suicide Lantern release was performed to raise awareness of suicide with over €600 being raised for "Fighting Suicide - Mullingar".

Winners of the Voscars were: