You can put your skiils and expertise to good use locally by chosing to Volunteer with a community and voluntray group in Kerry and get immediate on the job satisfaction, appreciation and respect in return. The skills that you have to share are worth their weight in gold and are valued by volunteer involving organisations throughout Kerry.
Areas such as Human Resources and Accounts are priceless, particularly by charities and organisations who employ staff or have a high intake of potential volunteers. Expertise around Garda Vetting, identifying the skills needed for a role and attracting t
he right person, be it an employee or a volunteer, is vital to the successful running of any organisation.For many groups who struggle to cope with areas like accessing funding, tax, banking and compliance the skills that people like accountants take for granted can be worth their weight in gold.
Equally for new established groups or those finding it a struggle to raise their profile a PRO or Marketing/ Communications Officer can be a lifeline- a volunteer with the skills, expertise and experience to get their work and their cause into the public demesne.
Or when it comes to day to day everyone knows that it’s the core office support staff that keep the show on the road- in fact the range of skills needed are limitless.
It can be a win win situation particularly for those recently retired or indeed in between jobs as volunteering is a great way to keep expert skills up to date while you decide what you want to do next.
For many organisations the skills they need are not just desk based and can be hands on. Therapists, beauticians and hairdressers from around Kerry regularly volunteer their time and their skills to brighten the lives of people going through a difficult time- be that in their personal life or as a result of sickness.
It’s amazing the difference a new hairdo, a fresh set of manicured nails or a relaxing massage can make in someone’s life- or how a range of alternative therapies can given people a new lease of life.
Equally skills like carpentry, building, plumbing, painting and electrics are always in demand- especially for groups with limited resources and lots of need.
Skilled Volunteers are needed across Kerry- and your local sports group, charity or voluntary organisation would love to meet you to fill you in on how you can support them to make change happen! Check out local volunteering opportunities now on https://volunteerkerry.ie/index.php/volunteers/opportunities
