Grow Remote Dundalk

The Meitheal is at the core of us. The Meitheal is a tradition from old rural Ireland where a community would come together in a time of need. Grow Remote was built by many people who donated their time, skills, or even encouragement to the mission.

We grew from a volunteer group to a government-funded, award winning non-profit.

The world of remote work can seem fragmented. As community developers, we felt there was no place to find all of the information in one place. We started to crowdsource everything from the jobs boards to the list of companies who employ remotely. We then made this information available free of charge.

Becoming a Remote Advocate

As we went on, we focused on making public our kit for building local communities. We found that lots of people preferred to become Remote Advocates - individual contributors who wish to make change in their own way. Not everyone has the capacity to lead their local community from the ground up as a grassroots organiser, so we empower you to make change as a Remote Advocate.

One simple conversation can open up opportunities for those who perhaps felt there were no jobs in their town or can dispel the notion that all remote work is freelance work.

Remote Advocates play a pivotal role in the change we want to make in the world. For the first time, individuals can create employment in their community simply by becoming educated on the topic and letting others know about the opportunities available locally.

We grew from a volunteer group to a government-funded, award winning non-profit.

Becoming a Remote Advocate

One simple conversation can open up opportunities for those who perhaps felt there were no jobs in their town or can dispel the notion that all remote work is freelance work.

Valerie Byrne kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha 24 days fetileng

Eamon Kennedy

about 2 years fetileng

Hi Everyone!

My name is Eamon Kennedy and I'm from Co. Tipperary, I am currently writing my master thesis at Radboud University in the Netherlands. I’m writing it on how trust, communication and control affected the performance of remote workers in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. To complete this thesis, I need to conduct interviews with different people who worked remotely during the pandemic. I am therefore wondering if any of you would be available around the end of May for about a 30/35 minute interview via Skype or by phone.

Seeing as I am based in the Netherlands it is difficult to find people working in Ireland to interview so it would be greatly greatly appreciated. My email is [email protected] and my mobile is +353872437033 if you wish to get in touch. otherwise if you know anyone that would be able to help me please let me know (whether it is an individual or an organisation).

Thanks a mill in advance!
Eamon

Eamon Kennedy kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha about 2 years fetileng

Ciara Breen

over 2 years fetileng

Participants at the launch event spoke about the positives and negatives of Working from home. Isolation came out as a big issue, we plan to collaborate with the new co-working hub in Dundalk, "The Downtown Hub"

Downtown Hub
Will have 40 desks available for rent at a daily on monthly rate
Collaboration – bell jar effect – share contacts, networks and skills
Educating members and the local schools on remote working
Open to new member’s / evening events – more than a workplace
Encouraging socialising

We agreed on actions we could take to support community members and came up with the following plan:

1. Sharing more info and job opportunities on the facebook group
2. Weekly meet-ups in town centre café / monthly social event
3. Research around local remote workers / member profiles to support advocacy
4. Monthly / quarterly focus on “carbon footprint” Bike or walk to work / town days
5. More engagement with local press
6. Loyalty card system for town centre business – link in with chamber and business involved in shop local
7. More resources for member’s template letter for employers
8. FAQ on remote workers current rights “what can / should we claim for”

Graham Harron kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

Jessica Belton kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

Creative Spark kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

tanish afre kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

Grawnya Murphy kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

Sarah Daly kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

Ciara Breen kopanetse Grow Remote Dundalk a Grow Remote sehlopha over 2 years fetileng

Grow Remote Dundalk

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Liketsahalo tse tlang

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Ciara Breen

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