Volunteer

Description

Citywise Education is a not-for-profit organisation which was set up to run education, sporting and personal development programmes. The organisation provides young people with after-school and out-of-school educational support. Over 500 local young people, aged from 8 to 18 years, ranging from highly alienated youth to young people with third level aspirations, attend Citywise Education's character building, education and sporting programmes each week.

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:

Classes are once a week, on a Saturday from 10.30am - 12pm. 

Students will be expected to plan and deliver sessions for 8–16-year-olds of different levels of guitar strength, while working in a team with other volunteers to teach students guitars.

Volunteers are also asked to determine the needs of the members and ensure that our programmes thrive on this.

Skills required for this role:

Preparation- preparing and organising activities for young people.

Facilitation- the ability to get young people talking and engaging in a variety of different activities.

Motivation- motivating students to get involved in as much as possible.

Communication- working with other staff, volunteers and leaders while also communicating with the members enrolled.

Creation- the ability to get creative in thinking about the programmes.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Guitar club runs on Mondays from 18:30 - 20:00pm

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hour p/week