Volunteer

Description

Foróige is a nationwide youth organisation, engaging with 50,000 young people nationwide, with a dedicated staff of 400 and over 5,000 volunteers, who help achieve our work with young people.

Foróige support a range of activities / programmes for young people: 

vVolunteer led Clubs / Cafés
vLocal Youth Services
vLocal Youth Development Projects
vGarda Diversion Programmes
vDrugs Prevention Programmes
v Neighbourhood Youth Projects

vBig Brother Big Sister
vEducation Programmes -
vLeadership, Citizenship,
vBe Happy Be Healthy,
vHealth & Wellbeing,
Real U, Drugs Awareness

Foróige have approximately 600 clubs nationwide, with a growing network of clubs in South Dublin
Foróige in Dun Laoghaire: 
Foróige are attempting to strengthen our footprint in Dun Laoghaire, to build on work that began a few years previously.
The Johnstown Ballybrack Senior Foróige Club is one of the  newest addition to the South Dublin Foróige Club Network, starting in 2016. The club are still finding their feet, typical club activities include games night, movie nights, table tennis and snooker. This club would really benefit from additional new Leaders.

** We are also seeking OTHER VENUES  in Dun Laoghaire in which we could support new Foróige Clubs - appropriate venues, presence of young people and available volunteers are required for this to happen, so do make enquiries if you have any leads!

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position.

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

* To work together with a team of volunteer leaders, to host a weekly club for a group of young people

* As part of this, you will help contribute ideas for appropriate activities and learning opportunities for the members, based on the interests and abilities of the members

* As a Leader, you will also be taking on board tasks associated with the successful co-ordination of this club, from managing the paperwork, to organising refreshments, to arranging the necessary resources for a particular club activity (don't worry, these jobs are all shared)

 

**PLEASE NOTE! We recognise that as 3rd level students, you have important time and commitment pressures on you, exams, study, study, study, part time jobs, down time... we would appreciate that if you wish to be involved in this role, that you are clear with your levels of involvement with the Volunteer Co-ordinator and your Leader Team! Absenteeism really can affect the health and success of a youth club! 

Skills required for this role:

* Enthusiasm

* Commitment

* Willingness to invest time, creativity into an important and proven way of empowering and helping develop young people

* Self Starter

* Team Player

* Good Listener 

* Someone who appreciates the Communication is a key aspect in this role! Communication with your Leader Team, your young people and your ability to communicate and respond to emails and texts in a timely fashion! 

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Thursday evenings 7-9pm

Minimum time commitment per week:
3 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Application Form, Garda Vetting Form *vetting is required before you can begin. Informal interview, Liaising with Volunteer Co-ordinator (Regional Youth Officer, South Dublin) and Required Volunteer Training