Event Support Assistant - Waterford Volunteer Centre

Voices4Care - Share your Voice to make a difference in Palliative Care

Join our volunteer group! A unique opportunity for volunteers to contribute to the future of palliative care services. The All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care is offering this unique opportunity for members of the public to help shape the future of palliative care services across the island of Ireland.

Who can join

• People with an interest in both adult and children's palliative care
• Carers or former carers of people with palliative care needs
• People with a life limiting illness / palliative care needs

Opportunities for Voices4Care

• Sharing your voice and perspective on palliative care services across the island of Ireland
• Helping to identify areas for research and advising researchers with their projects
• Contributing to the development of palliative care policy, for example by joining steering committees
• Giving your views on education programmes, including feedback on training materials or courses

What we expect from Voices4Care members

• Be willing to be involved for up to 24 months, recognising that it may not always be possible to commit for the full period
• Be open to taking part in online or in-person meetings on topics or areas that interest you
• Understand that this is a voluntary role. Out of pocket expenses related to involvement will be covered in line with our policies
• Be open to connecting, sharing, and learning with and from other volunteers

For those who may have been recently bereaved, we suggest taking some time before applying. Many people find that waiting around 12 months allows space to reflect and decide if involvement feels right.

Benefits of volunteering

• Make a difference by helping to shape palliative care services, policy, and education
• Be part of a warm and supportive community that values everyone's experience, particularly lived experience of palliative care
• Learn and share through workshops, events, and cross community conversations
• Build confidence and knowledge in representing the voice of people and families
• Help create lasting change in how palliative care is understood and delivered

Time commitment

This is a flexible role with no minimum time commitment. Volunteer involvement depends on the opportunities you are interested in.

Location

There are a mix of remote and in-person opportunities, depending on the activity.

Current Members Experience

To hear directly from people involved in Voices4Care about what volunteering means to them, please click on Fiona's Volunteer Experience and Wills Volunteer Experience

Waterford Volunteer Centre opportunities

Waterford Volunteer Centre is seeking volunteers to join us at different events throughout the year. If you want to be part of spreading the word about volunteering and its many benefits, we need your help. Your involvement with Waterford Volunteer Centre as event support is crucial to the success of the center, which supports both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.

Waterford Volunteer Centre both hosts and attends many events from volunteer fairs, roadshows, information evenings, training sessions, and more.

What we need from you

• Welcome visitors to our information stands
• Provide basic information about Waterford Volunteer Centre and its services
• Help those interested to find printed materials or online resources about volunteering in Waterford City & County
• Communicate with visitors, spreading the key benefits of volunteering

We will provide you with all the necessary materials and support in this role. Where possible, you will be paired with another volunteer.

Let's make Waterford a brighter place together and support our community through Volunteering!