We are seeking a committed Director to join our Voluntary Board of Directors and help guide the future of EOPD.ie. This is a highly rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real 
difference for people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s across Ireland while contributing your 
skills, expertise, and experience to the growth and impact of our charity.

Role and Responsibilities of the Board

• Ensure EOPD.ie has an appropriate legal structure and governance framework.
• Develop and oversee the charity’s overall vision, aims, and objectives alongside the 
  Manager.
• Make policy decisions and develop internal policies, procedures, and codes of practice.
• Ensure staff, Board members, and volunteers comply with policies and procedures.
• Fulfil all legal obligations and financial accountabilities.
• Represent EOPD.ie positively in all engagements.

Expectations of Board Members

• Commit to the aims, objectives, policies, and codes of practice of EOPD.ie.
• Actively support the charity’s work and promote its mission.
• Attend and contribute to regular Board and subcommittee meetings.
• Ensure that Board decisions are implemented effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Be familiar with the charity’s policies, procedures, and Strategic Plan.

Board Meetings

• The Board meets six times per year, with monthly subcommittee meetings.
• Each Board member is expected to join one subcommittee, either the Operations Subcommittee or the Fundraising Subcommittee.
• Subcommittee meetings typically last 30 minutes.
• All meetings are held remotely via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
• Board Directors are not remunerated, but reasonable travel and subsistence allowances 
  are provided.
• Transparency and openness are essential; any potential conflicts of interest must be 
  declared.

We welcome applicants with experience in: 

• Governance of voluntary, community, or non-profit organisations, or similar experience 
  in other sectors.
• Financial management, fundraising, and securing grants.
• Legal or company governance.
• Business or project management.
• Engineering, architecture, or facilities management.
• Administration, change management, or human resources.
• Marketing or public relations.
• Medical or research sectors. 

About Early Onset Parkinson's Disease Ireland

Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease CLG (EOPD.ie) was founded in December 2020 by people 
living with Early Onset Parkinson’s. The organisation was established to address the unique 
challenges faced by younger people diagnosed with Parkinson’s, such as managing careers, 
mortgages, and family responsibilities and dealing with the stigma that comes with managing 
what people traditionally think of as an older person's disease. We are a remote-first organisation, enabling flexibility and accessibility for both our team and the community we serve. EOPD.ie has one part-time staff member, responsible for leading projects in awareness, advocacy, partnerships, and community supports, linking research, advocacy, and community to expand EOPD Ireland’s impact.

About our work 

• Advocacy – representing the interests and needs of people living with Early Onset 
  Parkinson’s to policymakers, healthcare providers, and the wider public, to influence 
  change and improve access to services.
• Research Promotion – connecting the community to relevant studies and research 
  opportunities.
• Projects & Resources – developing and sharing practical tools and information on 
  managing your diagnosis and wellbeing, your rights, social welfare entitlements etc.
• Community & Support Services – providing networking opportunities, webinars, 
  meetups, signposting to exercise and community classes.
• Organisational Development – ensuring EOPD.ie operates effectively, sustainably, and 
  in line with its mission. 

Strategic priorities

• Educate our members, supporters, and the public about Early Onset Parkinson’s and its 
  unique challenges.
  • Advocate on behalf of our community to influence policy, healthcare, and social 
  support.
  • Support people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s through networking, guidance, and 
  practical resources.
  • Advise on research from an Early Onset Parkinson’s perspective, ensuring the 
  community’s needs are represented.