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Event Volunteer 10/796/OF/CJMPZ
One Family has been named as benefiting charity for this year's Culwick Choral presentation of the Messiah at St. Patrick's Cathedral in December 2010. We are seeking volunteers to assist with ticket sales, program ad sales, VIP Party organisation and ticket sales,logistics and public relations and marketing.
commitment	Months
hours	Flexible
location	Dublin Inner City
skills	This volunteer committee will present individuals with an opportunity to network with others interested in music and the celebration surrounding Christmas. Because it will have an event focus, there will be a start and end, with lots of fun in between and the ability to make a difference in the lives of those parenting alone or sharing parenting.
organisation	One Family
address	Cherish House 2 Lower Pembroke St
phone	01 6629212
fax	01 6629096
email	info@onefamily.ie
web	www.onefamily.ie
notes	To learn more, please contact Adrian O'Keefe or Nancy Ward at 01 662-9192 or development@onefamily.ie. First committee meeting to be scheduled mid August.
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Construction Site Volunteer 10/561/CCH/MZ
To help disassemble 2 temporary buildings on the Limerick Tunnel site in Limerick. It has been a 2 month job, these buildings will then be transported to the site of Charleville Castle for re-assembly.
commitment	WEEKS
hours	as many days and hours that are possible
location	Limerick Tunnel Construction Site
skills	Construction experience an asset but not necessary. A valid safe pass, steel toed boots required. Official Safety Inductions are required for the volunteer to be able to gain access to the site. Good English required.
organisation	Charleville Castle Heritage Trust
address
phone	057 932 3040
fax
email
web	http://www.charlevillecastle.ie
notes	For more information, contact Dudley Stewart: terricastle@gmail.com or: 0879092593.
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Give Blood - NOW - PLEASE 10/498/IBTS/GMP
Give Blood at your local centre.
commitment	Time Limited Commitment
hours	One hour
location	All areas - ring for nearest location.
skills	Caring
organisation	Irish Blood Transfusion Service
address	National Blood Centre James Street
phone	01 432 2800
fax	01 432 2930
email	dolierstclinic@ibts.ie
web	www.giveblood.ie
notes	National blood stock is currently low. Each volunteer will be met privately to answer a standard questionnaire before giving blood.
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Volunteer Trail Workers 10/614/MM/DMPZ
Mountain Meeitheal is a group of volunteers who spend the day repairing, clearing and building new mountain and forest trails for sustainable use by recreation users. The work is varied, interesting and social. We provide training in safety procedures, the use of hand tools and path conservation techniques.
commitment	days
hours	Every two weeks on alternate Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10.30am until around 4pm, weather permitting.
location	Other various locations
skills	Anyone over 18 years of age who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. Everyone is expected to only work within their own capabilities. However a reasonable level of fitness is required as we work in remote upland areas and tools have to be carried. No experience necessary.
organisation	Mountain Meitheal
address	Brandon, 6 Upper Churchtown Road
phone	01 4930503
fax
email
web	http://www.pathsavers.org
notes	Our "season" is February through to November every year. For more information please email Clíona at cnibh@eircom.net.
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Beavers and Cubs Leader 10/591/WS/CEMZ
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the Beavers and Cubs groups. Volunteers assist with running of the group, help with activities, games and trips.
commitment	Year
hours	Beavers meet on Wednesday from 6.30 to 7.45 and Cubs on Monday from 7 to 8.30
location	North Dublin Larkhill Scout Centre, Dublin 9
skills	Reliable, patience, reliable and interest in working with Young People.
organisation	Whitehall Scouts
address
phone	087-7527271
fax
email	berncarberry@hotmail.com
web
notes	Please note you dont have to have any Scout expeirence as Training and guidance is provided. However for anyone who has been in the Scouts in the past we would love to hear from you too! For more information contact Bernie Carberry 0877527271 and Colm Tumbleton 01 8421439.
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Scout Leader 10/592/WS/CEMZ
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the Scout group. Volunteers assist with running of the group, help with activities, games and trips. Volunteers will also get the chance to go on camping trips with the group.
commitment	Year
hours	Scouts group meet on Wednesday evening from 8 to 10pm
location	Dublin Inner City
skills	Reliable, patience, reliable and interest in working with Young People.
organisation	Whitehall Scouts
address
phone	087-7527271
fax
email	berncarberry@hotmail.com
web
notes	Please note you dont have to have any Scout expeirence as training and guidance is provided. However for anyone who has been in the Scouts in the past we would love to hear from you too! For more information contact Bernie Carberry 087-7527271 and Colm Tumbleton 01 8421439
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Befriender 10/025/DPTI/GLM
Depaul Ireland offers a meeting in town for a coffee in a city centre cafe or in the persons home. Volunteers work in pairs to develop a supportive friendship based around his/her goals and challenges.
commitment	1 year
hours	Flexible
location	Dublin Inner City
skills	Friendly and good communication skills
organisation	Depaul Ireland
address	18 Nicholas St Christchurch
phone	01 633 9226
fax	(01) 607 4476
email	volunteer.coordinator@depaulireland.org
web	www.depaulireland.org
notes	Please contact volunteer co ordinator
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Member of Coast Care Group. 10/090/CCG/DLM
Maintaining amenity value of various coastal venues and beaches, including clean-ups, planting, social functions, administration, etc. We are trying to expand our volunteer input in forming new groups throughout the five counties to undertake the community involvement in the Clean Coast Project. We are looking for volunteers to either join existing groups or be willing to form a new group. The groups are completely self-governing: our Project Officers mainly facilitate various activities undertaken by the groups whenever required. Coastcare groups are encouraged to become involved in beach management in conjunction with relevant local authorities. Beaches 'adopted' by Coastcare groups could win Green Coast Awards because of their successful involvement.
commitment	Flexible
hours	Entirely dependent on the individual group.
location	Coastal regions of Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford.
skills	Commitment.
organisation	An Taisce Environmental Education Unit - Coast Care Groups
address	5A Swift's Alley
phone	01 4002202
fax	01 4002285
email
web	www.antaisce.org
notes	Contact person: Lisa Fitzgerald @ 01-4002220 or Aidan Gray @ 046-9481710, 087-6826934
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Cook (residential) 10/858/DDCC/KMPZ
To cook for a group of approx. 12-14 elderly ladies during a country residential weekend in a cottage in Co.Kildare.
commitment	Months
hours	Once a month full weekend,residential.
location	Co. Kildare
skills	Cooking experience; Reliable and honest; Willing to relate to old people.
organisation	Dominican Day Care Centre - St. Vincent's Trust
address	31 Upper Dominick Street
phone	087-1250523
fax
email
web
notes	This is a residential opportunity.Departing Friday at 12.30 returning betwwen 5 and 6pm on the Sunday. The group will be travelling by minibus from the Day Care Centre.Travel,accommodation (in shared room) and meals will be provided to the volunteer. Contact: Sister Sheila.
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General assistant & befriender (residential) 10/859/DDCC/KMPZ
To assist and befriend a group of approx. 13 elderly ladies during a country residential weekend in a cottage in Co.Kildare. To help with the cleaning and other general and practical tasks.
commitment	Months
hours	Once a month, full weekend,residential.
location	Co. Kildare
skills	Reliable and honest; Willing to relate to old people. Preference to female candidates because the volunteer will share the room with another woman.
organisation	Dominican Day Care Centre - St. Vincent's Trust
address	31 Upper Dominick Street
phone	087-1250523
fax
email
web
notes	This is a residential opportunity The group will be travelling by minibus from the Day Care Centre. Travel, accommodation (in shared room) and meals will be provided to the volunteer. One or two other volunteers may be there. Contact: Sister Sheila.
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