Volunteer

Description

Sophia is a homeless charity and Camberley House is our emergency accommodation service in Churchtown. We have six apartments that house families in need of temporary emergency accommodation and support them to move out of homelessness in to more sercure long term accommodation. We can have anything from 11 to 16 primary children living here at anyone time.

We are looking for 2 volunteer co-ordinators to run a homework club for the children who live in Camberley House, either 1 or 2 nights a week, for approximately 2 hours. This would consist of helping children do their homework.

If you are interested or are looking for more information please apply below.

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position.

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

• Help children with their homework
• Co-ordinate homework club

Skills required for this role:

• Empathy for children experiencing homelessness and in Emergency Accommodation

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Two evenings a week; time can be flexible starting from 16.30 to 20.00. We feel that 2 hours would be best but this can be reviewed over time. Monday to Thursday only.

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
All applicants will be required to be Garda vetted.