Children in Hospital Ireland is looking to recruit a

VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

Children in Hospital Ireland is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The organisation has its Head Office in Sandyford, Dublin 18 and operates throughout the country.

Children in Hospital Ireland delivers a national volunteer-run hospital play and recreation service across 15 hospital locations nationwide; advocates to promote the highest standards in the delivery of healthcare for children; provides information and help for parents of hospitalised children; and works collaboratively with support groups for children who are ill or have long-term medical conditions. You can find out more about Children in Hospital Ireland on our website at

www.childreninhospital.ie

JOB DESCRIPTION (See attached below)

Position: Volunteer Co-ordinator, Child and Family Support

Contract Type: Part time (22.5 hours). One Year, Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension. Hours will be worked over five days in order to ensure cover for work.

Start Date: September 2025

Office Base: Head Office, Sandyford, Dublin 18

Report To: Volunteer Manager

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you wish to be considered for appointment to this position, please indicate your interest by sending a letter of application stating why you are suitable (no more than one page), together with a copy of your CV to by closing date, end of the day Friday August 1st 2025 to: julia@childreninhospital.ie . Please put Volunteer Coordinator in the subject heading.

Please note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE

Closing date for applications: Friday August 1st 2025

Proposed Interview date (if successful): Week beginning August 12th 2025