Volunteer

Description

Are you passionate about web development and looking to make a meaningful impact? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We’re seeking volunteers to help create a brand-new website for Kilcolgan Community Development (KCD) to complement our social media activities. Check out our handles on instagram and facebook. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, we welcome your expertise and creativity.

What makes this opportunity even better? The work is completely flexible! You can contribute as much or as little as you’d like, and you’ll have the freedom to work on your own schedule. We can meet online so don't worry about travel. This is a fantastic chance to build your portfolio, gain experience, and collaborate with like-minded individuals—all while making a difference for a great cause.

Interested? Let's create something amazing together!

But first, a little about us.

Kilcolgan Community Development is an active organisation in Galway aiming to improve the quality of life in the area. Like you, we're all volunteers working on projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspects of the village. Such efforts involve:

• Community Events: Organizing social gatherings, festivals, or fundraisers to strengthen community bonds (e.g., the Christmas Lights/Table Quiz/Village Development Plan).
• Infrastructure Improvements: Advocating for better roads, public spaces, or recreational facilities.
• Environmental Initiatives: Supporting sustainable practices, nature conservation, or clean-up projects.
• Cultural and Heritage Projects: Preserving local history, promoting arts, or celebrating Kilcolgan’s traditions.
• Economic Development: Supporting local businesses, tourism, or entrepreneurship opportunities.

Is training provided?: No

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Tasks You’ll Be Helping With:

• Designing and developing a user-friendly website layout
• Integrating social media feeds and links to enhance online presence
• Organising content provided for different pages (About Us, Contact, Blog, etc.)
• Ensuring the website is mobile-friendly and easy to navigate
• Adding images, videos, and other media to make the site engaging
• Testing the website for functionality and fixing any issues
• Making sure we have a simple working template so that when you leave we can edit content and upload photos/videos etc. We're not experts as you'll see when you meet us!
• Collaborating with the team to make sure the website reflects our brand and goals

You'll have the flexibility to take on these tasks at your own pace and contribute in the areas that interest you most!

Skills required for this role:

Helpful Skills:

• Basic knowledge of web design and development
• Experience with website building platforms (like WordPress, Wix, etc.) 
• Familiarity with integrating social media feeds into websites
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with our team
• Good communication skills

No need to be an expert—just a passion for helping out and making a difference! If you're ready to contribute, we'd love to have you on board.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Flexible time commitment

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
If you have a CV/cover letter that explains your experience and/or interest please attach it.