Volunteer: Advocacy Director - Active Disability Ireland, Dublin

Overview Advocacy Director Candidates will have at least 3 to 5 years supporting organisations to engage more actively in policy advocacy, public relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience in the development and delivery of advocacy campaigns and programmes that would help to support greater awareness of the work that Active Disability Ireland do.

Evidence of building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders to advance advocacy objectives.

Have a passion for the attainment of greater access to opportunities for people with disabilities into sport and physical activity.

This position is voluntary, unpaid, very rewarding and will involve a commitment of approximately 15 days p.a. (inclusive of Board and sub‑committee meetings, performance reviews and external representation).

Our meetings are held online with in person presence required on two occasions.

Location in Ireland is required.

The terms of office is 3 years with a second and third term (subject to Board approval).

All reasonable expenses incurred during the fulfillment of duty will be reimbursed in line with Active Disability Ireland’s Finance and Administration Policy.

We are committed to operating a positive and flexible professional environment and will seek to ensure that we remove any barriers to full engagement on our Board.

Application Active Disability Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and all applications are welcome.

For expression of interest, please email a high level biography and CV and a note outlining your interest by the Friday 5th of June 2026.

Brenda O'Donnell, CEO

Active Disability Ireland



Closing Date: Friday the 5th June.

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