SVP Radio (Ireland)

Tony Rock, National Manager for Child & Family Services, talks about the depth and variety of their work and shares some inspiring stories about people who have been supported. Thanks for taking the time to listen, we hope you enjoy it. Please email feedback or ideas about the podcast to [email protected].   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this SVP Radio special episode we take a look ahead to Budget 2025. Stephen Daly speaks to Chair of SVP's Social Justice Committee, Nessan Vaughan, and Research & Policy Officers Marcella Stakem and Niamh Dalziel.SVP has been at the forefront of some huge social justice changes in recent budgets, and this year the Society has more recommendations that we would hope to see the Government implement.In this podcast, we discuss the need for Poverty Act, and address recommendations on the challenges facing society in the areas of climate change, energy poverty and housing. For more information, email [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Hennessy is a National Member Support Development Officer, who has been with SVP for over 20 years. Brendan shares his thought-provoking insights, covering a variety of topics, including the importance of kindness, social justice advocacy, ethos, empathy and upcoming challenges.  Thanks for taking the time to listen, we hope you enjoy it. Please email feedback about the podcast to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead McGurren, Regional President for the North West, talks about what it’s like leading a region. Mairead discusses several topics including the organisational strategy, balancing work & volunteering, succession planning and celebrating Members. Thanks for taking the time to listen, we hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Irwin from St John’s Conference in Coleraine talks about her experience with SVP and what’s it’s like to be an Area President. She’ll soon finish up her 5-year term as Area President for North Antrim and East Derry.  Thanks for taking the time to listen, we hope you enjoy it.  Please email feedback about the podcast to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella Kavanagh from St Ciarans, Knocknaheeny & Sundays Well in Cork city talks about her experience with SVP and what’s it’s like to be a Conference President.  Thanks for taking the time to listen, we hope you enjoyed it. Please email feedback about the podcast to [email protected].   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Lupton, National Vice President for Members speaks about the importance of home visitation and why it remains central to the work of SVP. John’s passion for his volunteer work, his stories and his insight will likely resonate with new and existing Members. Please send feedback about the podcast to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Home visitation Members Sheila O’Meara & Máire Mhic Aodha share their experience of volunteering with SVP and discuss why recruitment is so important for the future of the Society. They share some stories that will resonate with Members and the insights will also be of interest to people who are considering joining SVP. To request an application form please submit your details at www.svp.ie/volunteer. To share feedback about this podcast with the Member Support team, please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National President, Rose McGowan and the National Head of Fundraising, Elizabeth Smyth discuss the importance of fundraising to SVP and some of our upcoming initiatives, including the annual appeal. P: 0818 176 176 E: [email protected]: www.svp.ie/donatePlease send feedback about the podcast to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is joined by Nessan Vaughan (Vice-chair of SVP’s Social Justice committee) and Marcella Stakem (SVP’s Research & Policy Officer) to discuss the Irish governments 2024 budget.To contact the Social Justice team, please email [email protected] share feedback about this podcast with the Member Support team, please email [email protected] - www.budgeting.iewww.svp.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.