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Job Fairy!

DVR are currently recruiting for the role of Coordinator.

The deadline for applications is Friday January 20th 2023 at 5pm.

Applications must be emailed to coordinator@domesticviolenceresponse.com before the deadline.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specifications below.

JOB DESCRIPTION COORDINATOR 2023

A Huge Thank You!

DVR would like to say a huge thank you to our fundraisers who have been busy raising funds for DVR this December.

Special thanks goes to:

Aine Doherty who fundraised through her art exhibition

Roisin who fundraised at NUIG

Eva’s Echo Theatre Company who fundraised at their Open Mic Night

We really appreciate all your efforts!

CRDAWRN 16 Days of Action Campaign

DVR was proud to attend the CRDAWRN National Conference held at the Harbour Hotel, Galway on November 18th.

“Events like today are absolutely fantastic because that whole community response, Network response, is really crucial if we are going to do better to support those who are subjected to abuse; but also makes visible the fact that there are perpetrators in our community and we need to have interventions that cut across all of society; everything from our legal system, employment environments and right up to social work, all areas. So this is really walking the talk in terms of what we need to do!” Sarah Benson, CEO Womens’ Aid. 18.11.2022. Community Response to Domestic Abuse Western Regional Network’s National Conference

Members of the Panel; Catherine Connolly TD., Tessa Collins Pavee Point, Lynn Cahill TCD, Barbara Condon Ruhama, Mary McDermott Safe Ireland, Sarah Benson Women’s Aid, Anna Heagney ODVSS Ethnic Minority Worker and Adrian Kinsella An Garda Síochána.

Yoga at DVR on World Mental Health Day

DVR would like to thank Leanne from Yoga with Leanne who volunteered her time to facilitate a Yoga & wellness session with DVR to mark World Mental Health Day. We would also like to thank the HSE in contributing to our goody bags.

DVR at ‘Who’s She?’ event

DVR was delighted to give a talk at the ‘Who’s She?’ Galway Integration Event on Saturday 8th October.

DVR’s Suzanne gave a talk on Gender Based Violence. It was a full day workshop targeting Women from Marginalized Backgrounds.

Job Opportunity

See below for information about a job opportunity at DVR

POSITION: COORDINATOR
Type of contract: 28 hours per week permanent contract subject to funding.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The post-holder will report to the Board of Directors.
SUMMARY OF THE POST
We are looking to employ a highly motivated, highly skilled and committed individual to manage and lead the DVR team in delivering excellent services to survivors of domestic abuse, who reside in Galway City and County. In addition the post-holder will:
Continue the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure required to ensure the effective management and operation of DVR, in accordance with the values and strategic direction of the organisation.
Work to ensure the effective management and operation of DVR services in accordance with the principles of good governance.

Job description/Person Specification available from info@domesticviolenceresponse.com
Applications by cover letter and CV coordinator@domesticviolenceresponse.com

Closing Date for applicants: Friday 4th November 2022 @5pm