About Care After Prison
CAP-Care After Prison is a peer led charity organisation (the first of its kind in Ireland) which provides information, referral and support services to people who have been affected by imprisonment. This service offers ex-offenders a safe environment where they identify areas of need within their lives where support is needed to continue with their goal of leading crime free lives.
We believe in the ability of all people to change given the right circumstances and supports. As part of our information and support service we also work closely with the families and loved ones of people under sentence and awaiting sentencing. CAP also provides services for youth groups & schools around the country and works directly with victims of crime.
What's Involved
The purpose of this role is to assist in communications and marketing of a charity that supports people affected by imprisonment.
Communications/Marketing
• Develop Care After Prison’s online presence
• Generate story ideas and content for the newsletter, Twitter and Facebook
• Select and maintain Facebook photo gallery
• Update and write content for our website
• Maintain the email newsletter mailing list
• Develop Care After Prison’s YouTube channel
• Track and report statistics on website, email newsletter and social media
• Create marketing materials such as case studies and presentations
• Give presentations at meetings and conferences
• Organise market research
• Analyse questionnaires and other forms of feedback
Media
• Assist with fielding media requests
• Create press information as needed
• Assist with the creation and distribution of press releases
• Assist with welcoming media and other stakeholders to Care After Prison
• Assist with representing Care After Prison at events
Administrative
• Organise and maintain Care After Prison’s photo archive
• Organise and maintain Care After Prison’s media archive
• General office duties
What's required for this position
Leaving Cert level or higher education
At least one year in an office environment
Customer service skills
Database administration experience
Previous management of social media platforms
BA in Marketing, Business or a related field desirable
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Event management/ Fundraising
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- Research/ Journalism/ Media
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 7hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Other location details:
Work will be carried out from our Dublin 2 Office on Aungier Street
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
This is a fantastic opportunity to understand the requirements of a Charity, and the need for on-going fundraising support.
Getting there
Aungier Street is served by numerous bus routes from outside of the City centre. St Stephens Green is the closest Luas Line.
