Good News for Rural Community Group Projects with Announcement of additional €590,250 funds for Westmeath

Issued Friday 17^th August, 2012

Westmeath Community Development announced this week that, following their requests on behalf of local rural community groups, to the Department of Environment and Minister Phil Hogan T.D. an additional allocation of €590,250 under the Rural Development Programme for basic services, is available for applications immediately. Community organisations that are currently planning new developments or projects for the enhancement of rural life in their area may now apply for this funding. Capital projects of up to €150,000 can be considered, with 75% funding available.  Since 2007 over €3.5 million has been committed for RDP projects in Westmeath which have greatly added to the quality of life of the rural population, providing amenities, training and facilities for local activities.

Westmeath Community Development are pleased to announce their Disability Working Group are organising its fifth Information and Services Day on Wednesday 17th October 2012 from 12.00 – 4.00pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar Co. Westmeath.

The purpose of this is to bring service providers and service users together in an informal setting to help with obtaining information and possible supports.

See below a link to a booking booking form should your organisation wish to have a stand.

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Over 238 Opportunities to make a difference in Westmeath this summer!
Westmeath Volunteer Centre has seen over 226 volunteers register with the centre so far this year. Following the success of Ireland’s first National Volunteering Week in May, interest in volunteering remains at a high. 
Of those registered with the Volunteer Centre this year, 159 volunteers have already been placed in roles and begun volunteering. Since Westmeath Volunteer Centre opened in (2006), volunteers placed by the Centre have contributed an incredible 46,441 hours of voluntary work to community groups and charities across the county. Using the current average industrial wage, this work equates to a value of over €1,029,132.56.

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We wish to recruit one After School Worker, to work in our services based in Mullingar, funded under the National Childcare Investment Programme, (NCIP)

Suitable candidate should be comfortable with Irish, English and Maths. Leaving certificate or equivalent qualification would be advantageous. The Successful candidate should have a minimum of Fetac Level 5 in Childcare and have access to transport.

Application Form and Job Description can be downloaded here.  

• Application Form
• Job Description

Completed applications can be returned to Frank Murtagh, Assistant CEO, Westmeath Community Development, Clonmore Industrial Estate Mullingar, Co Westmeath Phone: 044-9348571   Email: info@westcd.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 p.m. Friday 10th August 2012.

Westmeath Community Development Ltd are an Equal Opportunities Employer