Community Exchange

This is the Activelink Community Exchange noticeboard.

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The hidden crisis of burnout in non-profit spaces - call in support now

If you or your front line workers are feeling exhausted and burnt out. Or if you are losing the passion that initially brought you to working in this sector. Then consider supporting yourself and your team with external leadership support, reflective practice and professional coaching.

Nationwide
  • Services & Requests

ALONE's Community Impact Network: Collaborating - Our Collective Responsibility

The CIN will be hosting our second annual conference with a full day event running from 9.30am to 4pm in Renehan Hall, St. Patrick’s College, St. Patrick’s House. The event focuses on economic value of the Older People as a sector, the future of Housing & older person, the model for Care in the Community.

Maynooth, Co Kildare
  • Events

Department of Rural and Community Development Commissioning Questionnaire

TASC, on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development, has launched a questionnaire that aims to collect baseline information on the commissioning of social, community and personal services in Ireland, including information on the scale of commissioning, approaches to commissioning, and the impact of commissioning across public bodies and the community and voluntary sector.

Nationwide
  • Services & Requests

Statement on fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings

On the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings, Amnesty International Ireland, Amnesty International UK and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties call on both the Irish and British governments to deliver truth, justice and reparations to the families.

Nationwide
  • News

Psychometric Test Training with Selection by Design: June and July courses for 2024

Build your professional skills in psychometric testing this summer! Selection by Design is pleased to announce our next training courses for the internationally recognized British Psychological Society/EFPA qualifications of Occupational Test User and Forensic Test User.

Online
  • Training

HUGG: FREE Suicide Bereavement Support Services Awareness Evening - Mullingar

Beneficial to adults bereaved by suicide, regardless of the length of time since the death occurred, the relationship the person had to the person who died by suicide, or the circumstances of the death. Also, if you are supporting someone bereaved by suicide, we encourage you to attend.

Mullingar, Co Westmeath
  • Events

Police reform recommendations remain unimplemented, ICCL finds

New report highlights gaps in implementation of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has published a new report analysing the implementation of the five-year-old recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland.

Nationwide
  • News

Positive changes to the rights of dependent spouses of employment permit holders in Ireland

A positive development for the rights of dependent spouses of employment permit holders in Ireland, allowing them to enter employment without the need for a separate Employment Permit. The changes, which remove considerable barriers to the labour market for dependent spouses, has long been campaigned for by migrant communities and the Immigrant Council of Ireland.

Nationwide
  • News

DCU Exhibition: Ageless Expressions - Celebrating Creative Contributions

Join us for an exhibition showcasing the creative work produced by participants of Age-Friendly Universities (AFU) throughout the year. This event will offer a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the artistic endeavours, talents, and contributions of individuals engaged in AFU programs.

Dublin
  • Events

Free Executive Coaching Sessions for Professionals

I am currently pursuing a Professional Diploma in Business & Executive Coaching at Smurfit Business School UCD. I am a member of European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Ireland. As part of this journey, I'm pleased to offer complimentary executive coaching sessions as part of my Diploma requirements.

Online / Dublin
  • Services & Requests

Boardmatch: Charity Trustee Speed-Dating - Cork

Charity Trustee Speed-Dating is the board recruitment event of the year, providing an excellent opportunity for charities to streamline their board recruitment by meeting face-to-face with enthusiastic candidates who are looking to give their skills, time, and expertise to a cause they are passionate about.

Cork
  • Events

Chrysalis Community Drug Project: Voluntary HR Policy Writer

We are looking for a volunteer HR Policy Writer to research, draft and revise our organisation’s HR policies. Flexible hours. On average 10-16 hours per month.

Dublin City or Remote
  • Volunteering

Baldoyle Training Centre: QQI Level 6 Programmes

We are delighted to inform you of our upcoming Government funded QQI Level 6 programmes in both Supervisory Management & Leadership. These 9-week online courses are specifically designed for individuals who are eager to enhance their supervisory/leadership abilities and make a greater impact in their organisations.

Online / Dublin North
  • Training

Mid West ARIES: Online Workshop Timetable June 2024

Our free courses are for anyone aged 18+ with an interest in recovery and mental health. The topics of the courses are created and delivered by people with lived experience, family members and staff working within the mental health services.

Online
  • Training

Free Public Event by HUGG "Finding Hope and Healing After Suicide" - Kilkenny

HUGG, the national suicide bereavement charity, will host a FREE information event on Saturday, 15th June , ‘Finding Hope and Healing After Suicide’, from 1pm-3pm in the Avalon House Hotel, The Square, Castlecomer. There is no need to register for this event, all are welcome.

Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny
  • Events

Suicide or Survive: Free Half-Day Wellness Workshop - Wexford

A great opportunity for you to take time out and learn a wide range of simple practical and effective tools and tips that can be used in your everyday life to improve your own wellness. These workshops aim to help you understand and take charge of your own mental health.

Wexford
  • Training

Participation Nation Outdoor Fund

Funding available for investment in barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure. Fund focused at increasing participation in local community settings. Fund open to applications from the network of Local Sports Partnerships nationwide from now until Friday, 21 June.

Nationwide
  • Funding

Irish Heart Foundation: Blood Pressure Check Encouraged ‘Before Damage is Done’

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging people to avoid a ‘silent killer’ by getting their blood pressure checked. The three-minute checks with GPs or local pharmacies are a vital tool in detecting high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and dementia.

Nationwide
  • News

Focus Ireland: Croagh Patrick Hike

Join us on Ireland's holy mountain Croagh Patrick. Take on Croagh Patrick and fundraise to support those in homelessness, or at risk. Whether you go solo or join as part of a group, you'll be answering a higher calling as we trek up Ireland's holiest mountain.

Co Mayo
  • Fundraisers

HUGG: Volunteer Information Session

Our information sessions provide a brief background on HUGG, and details on everything involved in volunteering with HUGG including what opportunities are available.

Nationwide / Online / Zoom
  • Volunteering

VSI May Meetup: Biodiversity

Join VSI at our online meetup on Tuesday, 28 May from 19:00 to 20:00! This month's meetup is on the topic of biodiversity. We will hear from a conservation ranger working in Killarney National Park about biodiversity in the National Park and across Ireland and the challenges in this area.

Online
  • Events

2024 One World Week Seed Fund applications have launched!

The fund is an exciting opportunity for youth organisations to explore an aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals, and to connect your work locally with issues, events and happenings globally. Applications are open from Tuesday 7th May - Friday June 21st.

Nationwide
  • Funding

Communities affected by hate crime call on Government to ensure Hate Crime Bill is passed as a matter of urgency

The Coalition Against Hate Crime, a group of 23 civil society organisations which represent communities impacted by hate crime, is calling on the Government to recommit to the Hate Crime Bill and ensure it is passed by the Oireachtas as a matter of urgency, in light of new statistics which show that recorded hate crime has increased for the second year in a row in Ireland.

Nationwide
  • News

Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland: The Rainbow Award

This free, 18-month programme offers youth services an in-depth, action-focused programme to become fully inclusive of LGBTQ+ young people. This accreditation programme supports a whole-organisation approach to being a safe, supportive and inclusive service for LGBTQ+ youth, staff and volunteers.

Nationwide
  • News