Why Attend? - Candidates
Are you looking to volunteer your skills, expertise and time to a cause you are passionate about? Boardmatch’s Charity Trustee Speed-Dating is your opportunity to meet with Irish charities and not-for-profit organisations who need volunteers for their boards and committees.
Boardmatch Ireland are delighted to announce our next we will be running our Charity Trustee Speed-Dating in Dublin on Wednesday 16th October 2024. This event will be held at the CHQ Dublin (Epic Museum building).
Making that first connection with a charity can be difficult, so we have developed the Charity Trustee Speed-Dating to make it easier for you to connect with a wide variety of charities, all on the same day!
The Trustee Speed-Dating will be an evening event to help you focus the start of your board journey and make an instant connection. Following the event, you can follow up with charities and take the process to the next step by attending interviews.
If you successfully find a match at the event, you will be eligible to attend our Trustee Training for free, to prepare you for your new board role!
By attending this event, we encourage that you are open to meeting a wide variety of charities. You never know which charity you will connect with that will give you a chance to make a big impact!
Not sure if this event is right for you? Request a copy of our pre-event webinar!
In the run up to the event, we ran two open webinars to let you know more about who are charity trustees, what are the benefits to board volunteering, and how to best prepare for this event. If you are thinking about starting your charity board journey but don’t know where to start or if this event is right for you, please contact the Boardmatch team to request a recording of this webinar.
Candidate FAQs
1. Do I have to speak to every exhibiting organisation?
No. Whilst we call this a ‘speed-dating’ event, due to the variety and speed of the engagements, the event is facilitated like a job fair. Browse the charity exhibitor booths and meet with charities that you are interested in.
2. Will I know what charities are going to be exhibiting in advance of the event?
Yes. All attendees will receive a virtual pack with top tips and information about all exhibiting organisations. We will also be running a prep webinar the week before the event which will prepare you to put your best foot forward. We recommend researching your top charities in advance, but also aim to be flexible on the night – you never know who you’ll meet!
3. What is the cost to attend this event as a candidate?
This event costs €20 to attend as a candidate. If you attend one of our pre-event webinars, you will be eligible for a €5 discount on your ticket. If you attend on the night, you are also entitled to redeem the cost of your ticket when booking on one of our Trustee Training courses in October, November or December 2024.
4. What counties will the exhibiting charities and not-for-profits be from?
All charities and organisations will be from Dublin, and surrounding counties from the Leinster region.
5. How long will the event run for?
The event will run from 5:30pm-8pm. Based on the structure of the event, candidates can arrive anytime during the opening hours of the event.
6. How to access the venue?
The CHQ building is located in Dublin City Centre, with bus, LUAS and train routes nearby. Park Rite IFSC car park is located nearby. Click Here for more information.
