Vacancies

Galway Volunteer Centre   

27 William Street West, Galway

Galway Volunteer Centre was established in 2006 to promote and support volunteering in Galway City and County.

Applications are invited for the following position:

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Organisation Support Officer

(fixed-term contract – 37 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Continue development of Galway Volunteer Centre as a viable resource for voluntary/community groups and volunteers in Galway city and county.

  • Build relationships with voluntary and community organisations to ensure that a wide range of volunteering opportunities are registered with Galway Volunteer Centre.

  • Working closely with local voluntary and community groups to identify volunteering opportunities/roles and promote best practice with regard to all aspects of volunteering.

  • Assist in delivery of the Galway Community Volunteers and Galway Street Ambassadors projects.

Candidate should ideally hold a community development qualification and/or possess relevant experience.

They will posses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to network effectively.

Fluency in Irish will be an advantage.

They must also have excellent administrative and IT skills.

This position will involve travel throughout Galway City and County.  The successful candidate ideally must hold a full driving licence and have their own transport.

This is a fixed term contract to the 31/12/2026.

Job Specification – Organisation Support Officer GVC

GVC OSO Application Form

Closing date for applications to vacancies@volunteergalway.ie by 5.00pm March 14th 2025