Welcome to Outhouse

We are seeking applications for the post of Community Worker and welcome applications (accompanied by a covering letter) stating specific and appropriate skills and competencies from suitably qualified individuals with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. The post is full-time and based in Outhouse, Capel Street, Dublin 1.

The Outhouse Community Worker will be a self-starter with a clear vision of the ways in which the potential of individuals and our community can be enhanced and developed – within this context, they will, ideally, have significant community work experience and be willing to learn from the Outhouse team. They will also be a multi-tasker, with a capacity to prioritise specific tasks whilst maintaining an oversight of the many aspects of their role. An in-depth understanding of the particular challenges and exclusions experienced by the LGBT community will be essential. In addition, the person will have a proven capacity to work with partners and stakeholders from a number of perspectives. Report writing, preparation of high quality documentation and the annotation of progress will be an essential component of the on-going work of the successful candidate for this role.

A detailed job description is available for review on the application form (available from manager@outhouse.ie). Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply email a completed application form and a cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are suitable for this position to manager@outhouse.ie or alternatively by post to Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, clearly marking the envelope “Community Worker Position”.

Closing date for receipt of application is 5pm Monday, 6th February 2012.

LGBT Parenthood Research Survey

The LGBT Parenthood Survey is seeking to identify the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents and those planning to be parents in Ireland. This is the first time that a study of this nature has been carried out in Ireland and our aim is to build up a picture of these experiences so that we can inform service provision and policy changes for LGBT parents and those planning to be parents.

The findings from the survey will be published and widely disseminated to Government and relevant State bodies, NGOs and advocacy groups, both mainstream and LGBT, to assist them in effecting positive change for LGBT parents and those planning parenthood. The study findings will be shared with all LGBT organisations in Ireland and in particular support groups and organisations to assist them in meeting the needs of the community. The link to the survey is as follows

www.lgbtdiversity.com/parenthood_survey_2011.aspx If you have members or service users that may not be comfortable accessing the LGBT Diversity web page there is a direct link to the survey with no logos or obvious LGBT site markers

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CK5Y4KLEP

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Interview Playback for Pride Time on NearFM with OutHouse

The show's playback is now available at the following links:

http://snd.sc/p84G7H

http://www.mixcloud.com/pridetime/pride-time-playback-feat-outhouse-sept-25th/

These are also available on the show's Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/pridetimeatnear90fm

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Outhouse Vacancy Fundraising Coordinator (Intern)

Outhouse is currently looking for an enthusiastic graduate intern to help with on-going fundraising and to explore new opportunities to raise money for the centre.

Outhouse is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated person who is anxious to build a reputation as a successful fundraiser which will enhance their future job opportunities.

The selected intern will be exposed to all aspects of fundraising and will work under the guidance of the Manager and Fundraising Committee. Using social media and online tools, working on our database, will be specifically responsible in the development and promotion of new opportunities for fundraising by Outhouse. The internship will last for a period of 9 months. The position is unpaid but there is a FAS allowance in addition to Social Welfare payment.

To be eligible for a place as an intern you must be on the Live Register and currently in receipt of Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance or signing for Social Insurance Contribution Credits for 3 months or more in the last 6 months.

If you are interested in finding out more search for “Fundraising Coordinator at Outhouse” at Jobbridge, the Intern Website – http://intern.jobbridge.ie or alternatively contact (01) 873 4999 or email admin@outhouse.ie

To apply email a CV and a Cover Letter telling us about yourself and why you are suitable for this position to admin@outhouse.ie or alternatively by post to Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1 clearly marking the envelope “Outhouse Fundraising Coordinator”.

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Outhouse in conjunction with the Dublin VEC Adult Education Service is pleased to announce a Personal Development Course (PDC) for women.

The aim of the PDC is to provide a safe and caring environment for women to improve their self-esteem, identify goals for themselves, make positive changes, improve health and well-being, build self-confidence and explore issues common to LGBT women.

The PDC may be of interest to women coming out for the first time, women wishing to re-connect with the community or to make new friends.

The course will run over a ten week period, commencing Wednesday 23rd of November (break for Christmas) recommence Wednesday, 11th of January 2012.

To secure a place please contact Outhouse immediately as places are limited. Contact details as follows admin@outhouse.ie or telephone (01) 873 4999

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