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Going to college - have a look at our new career guidance toolkit

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 09:48

Dodder Valley Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the “Prepare for College” Toolkit for people moving into further education. On 25 April at 1pm this new career guidance tool will be presented by project coordinator Anne Biddulph in the Dodder Valley Partnership offices in Killinarden Enterprise Park.

Download our “Prepare for College” Toolkit here...

More info: : Anne Biddulph, 01-4664238 / anne.biddulph@doddervalley.ie / 087-6242368.

We're very excited to be bringing you the first Volunteer Trade Show in Ireland

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 06:58

The Volunteer Trade Show is an opportunity for local community groups to showcase and "sell" their volunteering opportunities to the general public and to businesses. To date over 40 organisations have signed up for the event which takes place onApril 19th in Tallaght Library from 4pm - 8pm. We hope to have a great variety of opportunities to volunteer on display on the day.

If you are a business...

We're hiring: Tus teamleaders!

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 13:25

We're recruiting two Team Leaders for Tús – Community Work Placement Initiative. Team Leaders will support and manage the implementation of Tús in the Dodder Valley Partnership area.

To be eligible for the Team Leader position you have to be continuously unemployed for at least 12 months, on the live register on a full-time basis, in receipt of a Jobseekers Payment (e.g. Jobseekers Benefit) from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months, and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at the time of application.

Look no further: new drop-in service for unemployed people

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:11

We want to create a space where people can meet and enjoy an infomal atmosphere, play a game (darts, anyone?), have a chat, maybe play around on a computer if they want to.

The Flexible Training Unit in Brookfield Enterprise Park will be open on Thursday afternoons between 2-5pm to drop in. More information: eileen.orourke@doddervalley.ie / 4625364.

Tender request from Tallaght Drugs Task Force

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 12:26

Tallaght Drugs Task Force is looking for tenders to review and assess the effectiveness of Tallaght Local Drugs Task Force funded projects and their relevance in the context of current substance misuse issues in the community. The full tender briefing can be downloaded here.

Tus Application form now available for downloading

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 06:56

Tus, the national work experience programme, will be managed by Dodder Valley Partnership in the are of South County Dublin south of the Naas Road. Organisations with an interest in taking on a Tus placement can now download the application form (2 parts). The form is also available in Word (part 2) and can be downloaded from the 'Publications' section of the website.

Community Feedback Session on Strategic Plan on 25th May

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 12:14

Dodder Valley Partnership is preparing a new Strategic Plan and we’re looking for feedback from people in the communities we work in (South County Dublin south of the N7 or Naas Road).

Please join us on Wednesday 25th May between 7.30 - 9.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght.

Let us know that you’re coming: ring Florence on 4664236 or email florence.mccullagh@doddervalley.ie.

Tus Information session for community organisations

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 14:55

Dodder Valley Partnership Will hold an information event on the new Tús – Community Work Placement

In the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght on Thursday 26^thMay at 11.00am.

This information event is of interest to organisations working in the community, voluntary and not for profit settings who are interested in applying for Tus placements.

For further information or to register for this event please contact Glenda Knowles, Dodder Valley Partnership, Killinarden Enterprise Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24, tel; (01) 4664230 e-mail; glenda.knowles@doddervalley.iebefore Tuesday 24^thMay.

We're recruiting: Team Leaders for Tus (2)

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 16:10

Dodder Valley Partnership is recruiting two Team Leaders for Tús – the National Community Work Placement initiative

Team Leaders will support and manage the implementation of Tús in the Dodder Valley Partnership area.

To be eligible for the Team Leader positions you have to be continuously unemployed for at least 12 months, on the live register on a full-time basis, in receipt of a Jobseekers Payment (e.g. Jobseekers Benefit) from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months, and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at the time of application

For a more detailed job description and terms and conditions contact Glenda Knowles at 01 4664230.

Please forward a full CV and letter of application to: Glenda Knowles, Dodder Valley Partnership, Killinarden Enterprise Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24, e-mail; glenda.knowles@doddervalley.ietel; (01) 4664230 by close of business on Tuesday 17^th May 2011.

Let us know what you think!

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 12:09

We have put up a consultation space about the Partnership’s new strategic plan. Please contribute: http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/DodderValley

Just double-click somewhere on the ‘notice board’ (the read background), which has an illustration of the 4 Partnership work domains, and write a note. The question we’re asking is: Let us know what you think of the Partnership's work domains and what actions you want to see in each of them?