Oesophageal Cancer Fund: Administrative Volunteer
About our organisation
Established in 2001 the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is a small Irish charity with a big local network. We support people diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer, and their families, through our Patient Support Programme. We raise awareness so that people know the signs and symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer and can act fast as early detection increases the rates of survival. We also fund innovative, life-saving research which focuses on early detection, improved diagnostics and personalised treatment approaches. This includes the National Barrett’s Registry and Biobank as Barrett’s Oesophagus can be a pre-curser to this cancer, and diagnosing and monitoring Barrett’s can save lives.
Lollipop Day is our annual fundraising and awareness campaign which we hold in February each year. During Lollipop Day our volunteers take to the streets all over Ireland to raise much needed funds for OCF and to hold conversations with the public about this difficult cancer, thus increasing awareness and prompting those with symptoms to recognise them and get checked out.
About this role:
Volunteer responsibilities and tasks
Lollipop Day 2026 is taking place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February next year and we are seeking an Administrative Volunteer to help us ensure our next Lollipop Day is an even bigger success! This is an exciting and rewarding role and you will be working as part of a team with the common goal of maximizing the potential of this fundraising and awareness campaign.
Tasks will include:
- Assisting in making phone calls to help organise this event.
- Assisting in managing incoming enquiries in relation to this event and following up where needed.
- Keeping good records of calls made, outcomes and further actions required. Data entry.
- Assisting with sending emails/letters as required to event participants.
- Helping with all aspects of event logistics e,g liaising with volunteers and collection locations, arranging merchandise and assisting with despatch.
- Assisting with any other duties that may arise.
By volunteering for this role with OCF you will be helping us to achieve the core goals of our charity which are:
- To promote better awareness of Oesophageal Cancer, and the signs and symptoms of this disease.
- To continue to provide our Patient Support Programme for those patients and their families affected by Oesophageal Cancer.
- To fund vital on-going research into Oesophageal Cancer and Barrett’s Oesophagus.
What's required
The Oesophageal Cancer Fund is seeking an individual with a personable, friendly manner who is keen to learn more about or gain experience working in a non-profit role and is in the possession of the following:
- Strong communications skills and a good telephone manner
- Good English language skills
- Belief in and enthusiasm for the work that we do here in OCF
- Computer skills and advantage (MS Office/Google Docs etc)
- General admin
Where this role will take place
This role will be a combination of office based and virtual. OCF headquarters are located in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Time commitment
We are ideally seeking someone from early September 2025 to end March 2026, 12 hours per week divided across three weekdays (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
Supports you will receive as a volunteer
- Initial induction and systems training
- On-going support and advice
- Regular briefing sessions with OCF staff
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
As a volunteer you will be making a real difference to a national charity that supports 1000s of people across Ireland who have been affected by Oesophageal cancer and/or Barrett’s Oesophagus, Your help will ensure we can continue to meet demand for our services and you will be gaining valuable experience in assisting with the set-up and management of a national fundraising and awareness event.
To progress your application...
Please email Sharon at sharon@ocf.ie with your expression of interest.