Volunteer Placement Officer

Overall purpose of the Position: The successful candidate’s main remit will be to increase the number of community and voluntary groups in the City & County taking on volunteers.

The role will involve:

• Supporting Community & Voluntary Organisations
• Supporting Volunteers
• Implementing Policies and Guidelines
• Designing and Delivering Training
• Administration
• Contributing to the Development of the Volunteer Centre

Requirements:

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A third level qualification in Community Development or other relevant discipline is essential
• A minimum of two years experience of working with the Community & Voluntary Sector
• Understanding of volunteerism
• Successful candidates are expected to have own car and have a full clean drivers license.

Duration of contract & Remuneration

This is a fixed purpose full-time contract up to 31st December 2012. Its renewal will be subject to performance and funding availability. The post covers the Limerick City and County. The salary for this position is €32,850.

For further information, detailed job description and application form, see below or contact Marie Fitzgerald (069) 62222 E-mail: reception@wlr.ie

• Volunteer Placement Officer Job Description

• WLR Application Form

Please send completed application form (postal applications only),

marked confidential, to: 
The Manager, West Limerick Resources Ltd, St. Mary’s Rd, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

to arrive no later than 5pm, Wednesday 30^th May 2012.
Candidates may be short listed for interview.

West Limerick Resources Ltd is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity.

Supported by the Department of Environment Community and Local Government

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• Keynote Speakers:  John McKenna, Ciana Campbell

• Practical Case Studies from community and private operators with experience of engaging with the LEADER funding process

• Participatory Q&A sessions – opportunity to ask all you ever wanted to know

• Facilitators will be available at the event to advise and provide 1-to-1 consultations

• Excellent networking opportunity for private operators and community groups 

Doors Open 9.30am.  Start 10am.  Finish 2.30pm

Full timetable available shortly on this page 

Admission Free.  All are Welcome.  Prior registration not necessary. 

For more information see www.wlr.ie or contact Suzanne on 069 79114 or email srowley@wlr.ie

This project has been funded by West Limerick Resources under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 which is financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan and part-funded by the EU under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

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Kilfinny Community Council are delighted to announce that they plan to hold a community get together with food and entertainment to mark the official reopening of their local parish hall which has undergone an extensive renovation over the last eight months.    The former primary school has been used as a community facility since the mid sixties but over time had fallen into serious disrepair.  However recognizing the value to the local community, a group of volunteers took it upon themselves to mobilize local support and breathe new life into the tired old building at the heart of the small West Limerick village. 

“In 2008 Kilfinny reestablished its community council to help drive and direct the development of the local community,” explained Eleanor McLoughlin, Rural Development Programme Project Officer with West Limerick Resources. “The group quickly decided that the refurbishment of the Parish Hall should be a priority and undertook some basic painting and maintenance work on a voluntary basis in order to encourage increased usage.  This work however was mostly cosmetic and the group decided that a full refurbishment was essential to ensure that the facility could offer a comfortable and functional facility capable of catering for increasing demand in the community for many years to come.  This work would be expensive so they approached West Limerick Resources and were awarded a grant of €103,330.89 under our Rural Development Programme (RDP).”

Work got underway at the hall last Autumn and over the intervening months the hall has been completely re-roofed, re-wired, re-plumbed and insulated including the installation of new doors and windows and a new heating system. 

Speaking in advance of the launch, Tommy Reidy of Kilfinny Community Council said, “The Committee wishes to thank the people of Kilfinny and surrounding area, those living in various parts of Ireland and overseas who contributed over €25,000 in donations and over €20,000 in short-term bridging loans to this projects.  This was a truly amazing feat for such a small community.”  He continued on to say, “To all the contractors who completed their contracts on schedule, the Limerick Diocese for providing the lease and all who helped in providing storage, machinery, planning and drawings, costings, surveying and cleaning supplies free of charge we say thank you a thousand times.”  The group also wished to acknowledge the cooperation and support of their local parish priest Fr Mulvihill who played an important part in the project along with the volunteer workers who “spent many hours giving their time week after week, days, nights and especially weekends to keep the project moving and to the lady’s who generously provided delicious hot meals to the volunteer workers.  Their food was so good there was no problem getting volunteers!”

“This project would not have been possible were it not for the commitment and work of the Community Council and the support of the local community,” says Eleanor.  “Community members provided approximately 1000 voluntary labour hours to the project in addition to donations of machinery, skips and storage space from local businesses.  West Limerick Resources are delighted to have been able to support this really worthwhile project which will not only provide a vital facility for local community activities but will also help preserve a piece of local history and heritage.”

The hall is now a hive of activity hosting dance classes, community games activities, exercise classes and a variety of parish events and functions on a weekly basis.  Plans are also afoot to establish a Go for Life group for senior citizens along with other activities to cater for young and old in the village.    This work, in addition to wide range of other village enhancement work being undertaken in the village, is helping to reignite local community spirit.

The official re-opening will be officiated by Shay Riordan Manager of West Limerick Resources and Councilor Stephen Keary in the Parish Hall.  Starting at 5pm on Sunday May 13^th, the evening will include music from local Comhaltas Ceoltóiri musicians, dancing and children’s entertainment.  Specially erected marquees will also be on site offering food and refreshments.  All are welcome. 

“The Kilfinny Community Council, residents of Kilfinny and surrounding areas are indebted now and will be for many years to come to West Limerick Resources, not just for the grant provided, without which this project could not have been undertaken but also for their professionalism, courtesy and the overall help and advice they provided to our committee,” said Mr Reidy.

Shay Riordan Manager of West Limerick Resources congratulated all involved for their vision, determination and hard work in bringing this project to fruition.  “This facility is proof positive of what can be achieved when a community works together and we wish them all the best as they put the wonderful new facility to good use now and for years to come.”

This project has been funded by West Limerick Resources under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 which is financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan and part-funded by the EU under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

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West Limerick Resources are seeking entrants for the Images of Rural Europe Photo competition which aims to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Rural Europe by collecting photos covering a variety of rural development themes, from all EU Member States. All photos will be considered for inclusion in a major EU ‘Travelling’ Exhibition’ during 2012/2013. The exhibition will begin with a high profile launch ceremony at the European Commission Headquarters Berlaymont in Brussels, where the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Mr Dacian Cioloş, will present the awards for ‘best photos’ in each category to the winning photographers.

Open to all professional and amateur photographers who are resident in one of the EU Member States, each entrant may submit as many photos as s/he wishes to their local action group (West Limerick Resources) who may submit a maximum of three photos per category.  Photos should be in soft copy only and no less than 5MB and 300 dpi resolution.  For full details see: http://www.ruralimages.eu/ Deadline for submission to West Limerick Resources is Monday May 14th at 5pm. Contact Clint at csexton@wlr.ie for application form.

Download Competition Guidelines and Entry Form Here

• Competition Guidelines
• Entry Form

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Dates and Times of Upcoming Courses:

• Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine. Tuesday Night’s, 7-10pm. (March 27^th,  April 3^rd ,April 10^th , April 17^th) 
• Courtenay Lodge Newcastle West.  Saturdays 9.30am-1.30pm. (April 14th, April 21st)
  

Courses Free of Charge

Contact: Morgan Boohan, West Limerick Resources,

St. Mary’s Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

Phone: 069-66290, Email: mboohan@wlr.ie

Theses courses are funded under the Rural Development Programme which is financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan and part-funded by the EU under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

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Project Development Officer – Enterprise and Employment

West Limerick Resources is currently recruiting for an individual for the above position through the Jobsbridge Scheme.

The intern will:

• Provide enterprise support to unemployed individuals who wish to become self-employed.

• Support the development of business plans and offer general advice, guidance and support to unemployed individuals.

• Receive formal/informal training in the following: working with statutory agencies, in-house client management systems & networking.

On completion the intern will:

• Have attained skills in working with individuals from our target group some of whom will experience multiple disadvantages.

• Have gained experience of working within a community development organisation that works to achieve positive change in the lives of people and groups in the West Limerick area.

Potential Candidates should possess the following:

• Relevant 3rd level qualification in Business/Finance/Community Development

• A full clean Driving License

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to establish relationships with long-term unemployed people that are based on respect, trust and empathy.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

This is a nine month internship position which will be based in Newcastle West.

Eligibility:

This position is being offered under the Jobsbridge initiative.  To be eligible for a place as an intern you must be on Live Register and currently in receipt of Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance or signing for Social Insurance Contribution Credits for 3 months (78 days) or more in the last 6 months.  For full eligibility criteria and further information see: http://www.jobbridge.ie/InternEligible.aspx

Application: 

CV and Cover Letter to be submitted to Joan Murphy, Programme Co-ordinator, West Limerick Resources, St., Mary’s Rd., Newcastle West, Co Limerick or emailed to jmurphy@wlr.ie.

Closing date: Friday March 23^rd 2012 

Applicants may be shortlisted for interview.  A panel may be formed from which future interships may be filled.

West Limerick Resources is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.

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With the rise of the ’staycation’ in recent years, what better time to explore the wealth of tourism and hospitality businesses in Limerick City and County

• Opportunity to find out more about Limerick’s many exciting tourism attractions, activities and services all under one roof
• Special guest speaker
• Chance to learn more about The Gathering 2013initiative
• Special prize draws on the night, reduced admission    tickets    to    Limerick’s    attractions    etc.
• Open to the Public
• Free admission

Download Discover Limerick 2012 Event Poster here

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The course is being managed locally by Glin Development Association with the support of West Limerick Resources and will be offered free of charge to eligible participants in St Paul’s Heritage Centre Glin.  The centre underwent a range of upgrade work through funding support from West Limerick Resources Rural Development Programme last year in order to allow it host the training initiative. 

Those interested in taking part should contact their local FAS office who can provide full details of training allowances of up to €188 per week plus other benefits that may available.  For further information interested individuals may also call or text 087 6296439, email glinlti@gmail.com or contact a member of Glin Development Association.

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