VIVA Wheelers Bike 'n Hike - Ennistymon September 21st

 

This September the VIVA Wheelers are returning to the Burren for the third time, basing themselves in Ennistymon at the Fall’s Hotel and offering two routes (60km and 100km) for the cyclists along with a guided hike for the non-cyclists who’d like to join them.

The 100km route runs from Ennistymon to Lahinch and Doolin and then follows the coast to Ballyvaughan where we'll have a lunch-stop in the Tea Rooms there. After lunch we head into the Burren via the R480, passing the Poulnabrone Dolmen on our way to Kilfenora and home to Ennisdymon. 

The 60km route runs from Ennistymon to Lahinch  and Doolin before turning for Lisdoonvarna and Kilfenora and back to Ennistymon and will also have a refreshment stop. 

Set off time is 10.00am for both routes.

Rooms available in the Falls (approx. €260 for double / twin & €230 for single including breakfast). We'll be having our dinner there that evening with the cost included in your sponsorship.

The sponsorship for the cyclists is €200 and €150 for the hikers. Our "Heifer Draw 2024"is up and running again and participants can sell tickets for the draw to raise the sponsorship if they wish. (We have a special deal for first-time participants and younger vets - less than 5 years qualified - their sponsorship is €100).

As always, we are grateful to Zoetis for their sponsorship of the meal for the participants. The Zoetis sponsorship of €2,500 this year brings their total sponsorship since 2011 to over €27,000.

Please register as soon as possible to give us an idea of the number of participants which helps the planning of the event. 

For more information and to register please contact Mike Burke on mike@viva.ie / 086 – 2568357

The Wheelers are fundraising this year for a new project in Nepal which commenced in December 2023. The project, which aims to support marginalized goat keepers in the central Kaski district is being run in conjunction with a local NGO, Animal Health Training and Consultancy Service (AHTCS) and will run for three years and VIVA are providing €75,000 over that period to fund it. VIVA has a long association with AHTCS with their Chairperson, Ciaran Gobl, spending a year working with them back in 2008. In a unique initiative, the Mid-West Veterinary Clinical Society (MWVCS) have also come on board with a grant of €10,000 towards the cost of the project.

Vacancy - Coordinator

 Up to now we have been a volunteer-based organisation with no paid staff but with increasing regulatory and fundraising demands we are now seeking a highly organised and self-motivated individual to join our team at VIVA.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, the role is broad based and will include responsibility for and involvement in areas such as funding applications, maintenance of social media presence, fundraising event organisation, financial management, organisational communication as well as general administration and board support activities.

The position is based on working remotely for four days a month, with monthly hours varying according to priorities in any particular month. There may also be a requirement from time to time for attendance at some fundraising events to provide logistical support.

Main Responsibilities

The following are the main responsibilities attaching to the role:

·       Maintain database of supporters and manage donations

·       Organise regular fundraising events

·       Research funders and help prepare proposals for funding

·       Maintain and update social media feeds and website on a regular basis

·       Maintain accounts and process payments

·       Prepare annual accounts with accountant / auditor

·       Prepare Board Meetings / AGMs

·       Prepare annual newsletter and annual report

·       Co-ordinate reporting from projects

·       Liaise with VSF International (An international network of organisations like VIVA)

 

Role Requirements

The suitable candidate will be highly IT competent and have demonstrated experience and proficiency in office and financial administration, event management, as well as use of remote working tools and social media platforms.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills and an ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks are essential.

Experience in fundraising is an advantage but not essential.

The initial contract is for one year. However, this is a dynamic position with scope for the successful candidate to develop the role themselves and depending on the outcomes there is potential for the role to expand in the future.

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to mike@viva.ie by Monday, July 22^nd

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