Meteor Sponsorships
Meteor supports new initiative to teach over 55's and people with disabilities how to use mobile phones
Amanda Carroll from Meteor joins students and tutors from the Drogheda Partnership's Access Skillsand Content Initiative Programme
Meteor has announced that it has become the official sponsor for the Drogheda Partnership's ‘Access Skills and Content Initiative' programme. The Partnership offers technology skills classes to over 55's and people with disabilities as a means of helping them to understand the most important aspects of modern technology.
The classes teach the groups how to operate a mobile phone, including making and receiving calls, sending text messages, adding a contact and the other useful features available to mobile phone users.
As well as sponsoring the programme and providing the mobile requirements for the classes, Meteor staff are also participating in tutoring the classes. This involves giving handset demonstrations, advice and assistance on how to operate a mobile phone and how to choose the most suitable mobile to meet the students' needs.
Commenting on the sponsorship Amanda Carroll, Meteor's Media and PR Manager said "Mobile phone penetration is at 114% in Ireland yet a significant proportion of adults over 55 and people with disabilities have never had the opportunity to learn how to operate a mobile, one of the most popular communication tools today.
At Meteor we are committed to offering a quality mobile service to our customers of all ages, therefore, we are delighted to support this worthwhile training programme that will help the over 55's and people with disabilities to keep in touch with friends and family whenever, wherever, this holiday season" she added.
Ina McCrumlish, Project co-ordinator with the Drogheda Partnership added "the sponsorship of the mobile phones by Meteor has been a huge asset to the trainees. For many it is the first time that they have used a mobile. For others they admitted to being able to receive a call but were unable to send or receive a text. It is only by working together we can bridge the digital divide".
Along with this new sponsorship, Meteor also offers helpful advice and information for the elderly and people with disabilities when choosing a mobile phone. They recommend certain handsets with useful features such as large screen display for the visually impaired , and top tips for making the best of your mobile phone. For further information visit http://www.meteor.ie/disability_access/. For further information on the Drogheda Partnership Access Skills Programme please call (041) 984 2088.
METEOR SUPPORTS THE DCU ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME PROVIDING 3rd LEVEL EDUCATION TO TALENTED YOUNG ADULTS
Amanda Carroll from Meteor pictured with Catherine Brady of the DCU Educational Trust at the announcement of Meteor's sponsorship of the DCU Access Programme
Meteor has announced that it has become an official supporter of the Dublin City University Access Scholarship Programme, which assists students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds to progress to third level education on a scholarship programme.
The DCU Access Programme means that more talented young people than ever can grasp the opportunity to reach their full potential through higher education. In the long term, equality of participation in university life helps to promote equality of socio-economic class in Ireland, and currently there are 435 students participating in the DCU Access Scholarship Programme.
Commenting on the sponsorship Meteor's Media and Public Relations Manager Amanda Carroll said "The DCU Access Scholarship Programme offers important opportunities to young adults who, for many reasons, may not be able to continue on to 3rd level education. We are very much looking forward to seeing the progress and success of these students as they continue their education in DCU".
Catherine Brady, Director of Development at the DCU Educational Trust said "We are delighted that Meteor is now working with us on this highly successful Access Scholarship Programme
"Meteor has committed to a four year partnership which is a fantastic pledge and enables us to plan well ahead for our prospective students" she added.
"Meteor has committed to a four year partnership which is a fantastic pledge and enables us to plan well ahead for our prospective students" she added.
As well as providing a financial contribution Meteor is also supporting the University's Outreach Community programme offering students valuable insight into the diversity of careers available to them in the professional environment.
‘Headsup' text support service from Rehab
TV Presenter Caroline Morahan joins a group of young adults to launch the new ‘Headsup' text service from Rehab, sponsored by Meteor
Meteor sponsors ‘Headsup' from Rehab, a free 24-hour text service to provide helpline information for young people. This confidential and fully automated service is the first of its kind in Ireland, offering information on how to access support services for a wide range of issues such as relationships, suicide, teen issues, sexual health and mental health.
On Saturday 11th August, Meteor sponsored the Meteor Munster Sevens Tournament at Old Crescent R.F.C in Limerick. The event was held to help raise awareness of the Rehab Text Referral service in Limerick and surrounding areas.
The confidential text service received over 2,000 texts in the first 48 hours alone following the launch in August 2007.
Special Olympics Road to China 2007
Amanda Carroll from Meteor joins athletes Carol O'Rourke and Linda Mooney from the Irish Special Olympics bocce team to announce details of Meteor's sponsorship of the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in China
Meteor is the official mobile supplier for Special Olympics Ireland. Most recently, we supported their Road to China and the World Olympic Games, which took place from October 2nd to October 11th in Shanghai, China.
Congratulations to Team Ireland on their fantastic achievements in China!
Telethon People in Need 2007
(Telethon People in Need) Model Rachel Montague takes a baked beans bath in aid of People in Need.. Giving a helping hand on their Meteor mobiles are Roisin Kennedy, head of the Dublin fundraising team and fundraiser Bob McKevitt
Meteor was the official mobile supplier to the 2007 Telethon People in Need which took place on 26th October 2007. Meteor supplied the mobile requirements for the co-ordinators throughout the country to assist their fundraising efforts in the lead up to the event.
Meteor staff also participated by organising several events throughout the organisation including a charity gig, a reverse auction, a Customer Care ‘Phone-A-Thon', a sponsored hike and more!
Congratulations to all the Telethon organisers and participants who raised over €7.5 million during the live broadcast on RTE on Friday 26th October!
