Volunteer

Description

Help make nights safer for everyone at Fred Again.. (RDS Simmonscourt) by volunteering with W.E.L.Safe CIC. You’ll join an experienced welfare & harm‑reduction team supporting guests throughout the event.

When: 
Training: Thu 30 Oct, 18:00-21:00
Event shift: Sat 1 Nov 2025, 15:30-23:30
Where: RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin
Spots: Approximately 4–5 student volunteers

Your role

• Staff a non‑judgemental welfare space and conduct roaming outreach in the venue
• Support vulnerable or intoxicated guests with care and dignity
• Offer basic harm‑reduction advice around alcohol and drugs
• Respond to suspected spiking (screening kits and protocols provided)
• Assist with safeguarding and basic mental‑health support
• Distribute essentials (water, ear protection, sanitary products, safer‑sex kits, rain ponchos, etc.)

What you’ll get

• Online training before the show (Thu 30 Oct, 18:00-21:00)
• All equipment and supplies provided
• Reasonable travel expenses covered
• Real‑world experience that looks great on a CV
• On‑site supervision and debriefing
• Opportunity to catch some of the show! (Whilst conducting outreach)

Who should apply

• University students - suitable for studies in public health, psychology, medicine/nursing, social work, events, community work; and anyone else interested in harm reduction
• Calm under pressure, good communication, empathetic
• Interest in public health, psychology, medicine/nursing, social work, events, or community work (nice to have, not required)

Questions?

Contact Martin Murphy (Volunteer Manager, W.E.L.Safe CIC)
Call/WhatsApp: +44 7789 007 771 · Web: welsafe.org.uk

W.E.L.Safe CIC provides a safe, inclusive environment. Volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome. Accessibility accommodations available on request.

Is training provided?:Yes

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

Your role

• Staff a non‑judgemental welfare space and conduct roaming outreach in the venue
• Support vulnerable or intoxicated guests with care and dignity
• Offer basic harm‑reduction advice around alcohol and drugs
• Respond to suspected spiking (screening kits and protocols provided)
• Assist with safeguarding and basic mental‑health support
• Distribute essentials (water, ear protection, sanitary products, safer‑sex kits, rain ponchos, etc.)

Benefits of Volunteering:

What you’ll get

• Online training before the show (Thu 30 Oct, 18:00-21:00)
• All equipment and supplies provided
• Reasonable travel expenses covered
• Real‑world experience that looks great on a CV
• On‑site supervision and debriefing
• Oppetunity to catch some of the show! (Whilst conducting outreach)

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Training (online): Thu 30 Oct, 18:00–21:00 Event shift: Sat 1 Nov 2025, 15:30–23:30

Minimum time commitment per week:
8 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
Application Form: https://survey.welsafe.org.uk/zs/Osx881?city=Dublin

Sustainable Development Goal:

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DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY, TU DUBLIN, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN