Volunteer

Description

Cadet Leaders play a vital role in supporting the development and wellbeing of young members aged 10–17. As a Cadet Leader, you will help plan and deliver weekly Wednesday evening training sessions (6:45–8:00 PM) in first aid, practical skills, and personal development. You’ll also assist at occasional weekend events, duties, and competitions (attendance at all events is not required, as meetings are the priority). Training will be provided to support you in the following tasks:

• Supervising and mentoring cadets during activities

• Supporting senior leaders in organising engaging, age-appropriate sessions

• Promoting teamwork, discipline, and confidence among young members

• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment

• Attending required training in youth leadership, first aid, and safeguarding

This is a rewarding volunteer role for someone reliable, positive, and interested in making a difference in young people’s lives. Our members become the paramedics, nurses and doctors of the future, as well as progress into many other fulfilling careers. The training provided is nationally recognised and experiences invaluable.

This opportunity may support you in meeting your work placement hours for your program.

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Onboarding Process

Prior to engaging with cadets you will be required to complete an onboarding process which includes (and is not limited to):

• Volunteer Registration
• Garda Vetting
• Child Safeguarding
  • Tusla Children First
  • Child Protection Awareness Program
• Observation period
• First aid training

 The Onboarding Process may take some time to complete, therefore, we are seeking genuinely interested volunteers for this opportunity.

Skills required for this role:

Excellent soft skills (approachable, communicator, motivated, youth-centred); other helpful skills include a full clean driving license, basic IT skills, instructional methods training, creativity for group games.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
During Onboarding Process attendance at Senior Meetings is required between 8.10 pm and 9.30 pm (for induction training and observation period). Once approved, you can then attend Cadet training on Wednesday evenings between 6.45 pm and 8 pm for a probationary period. An offer of invitation may be extended to attend for other local and community events as required (transport may be provided). You may be required to attend some training courses infrequently on weekends in the early stage including Youth Leadership and these dates will be provided in advance (we do aim to facilitate members, where possible).

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Application form, garda vetting, child safeguarding, first aid training