We're Recruiting: Volunteer Treasurer & Board Director (Remote)

Help shape the future of Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease in Ireland.

This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference for people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (EOPD) across Ireland. As a patient-led charity, we are seeking passionate individuals who share our commitment to improving the lives of our community through advocacy, awareness, education, research, and support. Whether you have financial expertise or experience in governance, strategy, leadership, or another professional discipline, we’d love to hear from you.
 EOPD Ireland is currently recruiting for two voluntary Board positions:
  • Volunteer Treasurer
  • Volunteer Board Director

Volunteer Treasurer

We are seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board and provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to the organisation. The Treasurer works closely with the Board and our external accountants to ensure sound financial governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s finances.
  • Present financial updates to the Board.
  • Support budgeting and financial planning.
  • Ensure appropriate financial controls and governance are maintained.
  • Monitor financial performance and organisational sustainability.
  • Support compliance with charity and company reporting obligations.
  • Work collaboratively with our external accountants and Board members.
We’re Looking For Someone With
  • Experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping or financial management.
  • An understanding of governance and financial oversight.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Previous charity experience is desirable but not essential.
Full Role Description and details of how to apply can be found here. 

Volunteer Board Director

We are also seeking a Volunteer Board Director to help guide the strategic direction and governance of Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and governance.
  • Support the delivery of EOPD Ireland’s mission and objectives.
  • Contribute to Board discussions and decision-making.
  • Help ensure compliance with legal and governance responsibilities.
  • Represent EOPD Ireland positively within the community and wider sector.

Expectations of All Board Members
All Board members are expected to:
  • Support EOPD Ireland’s vision, mission and values.
  • Attend six Board meetings each year (held remotely via Microsoft Teams or Zoom).
  • Prepare for meetings and contribute constructively.
  • Act with integrity, confidentiality and in the best interests of the organisation.
  • Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
Full Role Description and details of how to apply can be found here.
These are voluntary positions. Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed where applicable.
 
We’d Love to Hear From People With Experience In
  • Finance, accounting or bookkeeping
  • Charity governance
  • Business leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Fundraising and grant funding
  • Legal or regulatory compliance
  • Human resources
  • Marketing and communications
  • Healthcare or medical professions
  • Research or academia
  • Public policy or advocacy
 
Previous Board experience is welcomed but not essential.

 

How to Apply

To apply for either the Volunteer Treasurer or Volunteer Board Director role, please send:
  • Your CV
  • A brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join the Board
To:  volunteer@eopd.ie
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, we’d be delighted to arrange a short Zoom call to discuss the role and answer any questions.